Ojai has often been identified as an artist’s community, and we boast a population of many artists, but Ojai is really a state of mind. People say that things move slower here and that Ojai just feels different. Living here is just as different. Buying a home or real estate in Ojai opens up a whole world of experience. Walk or bike to the downtown village and buy coffee at the local café, visit the Farmer’s Market on Sunday mornings or relax and connect with friends under a shade tree in Libbey Park.

The Ojai Valley floor is covered by a combination of oaks, orange groves, and pasture lands, which, when combined with the spectacular surroundings of some of the most rugged mountains in California, gives Ojai a sense of seclusion that its residents cherish and protect . . . both for themselves, and for their visitors. Most homes in Ojai are complimented by mature trees, giving added character to neighborhoods and surrounding real estate.

Because of its unique look and feel, Ojai was chosen to be a location site for the classic movie “Lost Horizon” directed by Frank Capra.

There is also a unique combination of environmentally conscious architecture and city planning that gives Ojai businesses a charming ambiance.

Ojai also plays host to an annual music festival, the Ojai Music Festival, that has drawn national acclaim.  We also host a major senior tour golf tournament and the oldest NCAA tennis tournament in the country.

Ojai is a major center for emerging philosophies and many people feel that its history as a sacred area for the Chumash Indians is due to a strong spirituality inherent in the land.  Sages including Krishnamurti and Meher Baba also found Ojai a healing home for the heart and mind.

Buying real estate in Ojai has never been easier, with the undeniable experience and integrity of Jerry & Char Michaels on your side.

Have you discovered Ojai yet?  There are so many treasures hidden in this unique “valley of the moon” that are just waiting for you to find them.  We invite you to come to Ojai, discover paradise and maybe even stay awhile.