Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

Situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is the idyllic Ojai Valley Inn and golf course. Originally opened in 1923, the resort and golf course perfectly embody the laidback California lifestyle as the property sits in a stunning lush mountain valley with breathtaking views. The luxury resort boasts a 31,000-square-foot luxury spa, Michelin-star dining sourced with homegrown ingredients and access to a George C. Thomas Jr. and Billy Bell original golf course. Famous for their work at courses such as Riviera, Los Angeles Country Club and Bel-Air, Thomas’ and Bell’s spectacular original design was unfortunately in play for only a decade due to the Great Depression and the United States involvement in World War II. The current iteration of the golf course was crafted by Jay Morrish in the 1980s with amendments made by his son Carter in 1998 who reimplemented versions of two Thomas and Bell originals that were reclaimed by land during the war. The course features scenic views into the surrounding mountains and tumbling fairways framed by ancient oak trees and dense barranca. The standout hole at the Ojai Valley Inn course is Carter Morrish’s redesign of the Thomas and Bell original third hole, now the par-3 16th, played on a dramatic mountainside to a sloped green protected by a host of bunkers.