Ojai, California is a hidden gem characterized by small-town values nestled in the lovely Ojai Valley region of Ventura. Although this small city is within easy driving distance of the larger business districts that make up most of Southern California, Ojai feels like a completely different world. The eclectic mix of musicians, artists, and health enthusiasts that make up a large portion of this part of the state prefer to call their home a village. With a population of only about 8,000 residents, this designation is more than appropriate.