In Straight Trippin', OC friends and family share tidbits from their latest travels. This time, OCLA's Lindsey Ortega heads to Ojai, California to get metaphysical.
Name: Lindsey Ortega
Occupation: Freelance writer and sales associate at OCLA
Travel Destination: Ojai, California
Carry-On Necessities: Polaroid camera, a bottle of whiskey, and my TRUSS Rhombus Tote Bag for tossing everything else in (we road-tripped)!
Reading Materials: Democracy by Joan Didion
Most over-played track on your iPhone this trip: "If It's Monday Morning" by Lee Hazlewood
Favorite outfit to travel in: Vintage Levi's, EYTYS Mother Canvas Sneakers, and a T by Alexander Wang Classic Tank in white
Highlight of your trip: Spending the night at Ojai Rancho Inn. It's the grooviest spot in town. The place is decorated with beautiful cactus and crystals, and at check-in, everyone gets a little smudge stick and matches to cleanse their room. Ours also had a jacuzzi in it!
Best Activity: The entire valley of Ojai is said to be a "calming vortex." Driving through the country roads, checking out citrus groves and fall foliage was a perfect way to relax and experience the good vibes.
Souvenirs you brought back: Secondhand paperbacks from Bart's Books and crystals from Soul Centered, the local metaphysical shop
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Ojai Rancho Inn has the perfect mix of old-school motel and minimal desert style. Quotes and photos by Lindsey Ortega![]()
We got lost in an outdoor labyrinth of books at Bart's Books. ![]()
I blended in with the sunset in Suno's Geometric Print Dress for our night out! Less than two hours north of Los Angeles, we also got to experience chilly autumn weather, which is so rare in SoCal. ![]()
Ojai Rancho Inn's new bar, the Chief's Peak, had a warm fire going and the best funk records playing.
Name: Lindsey Ortega
Occupation: Freelance writer and sales associate at OCLA
Travel Destination: Ojai, California
Carry-On Necessities: Polaroid camera, a bottle of whiskey, and my TRUSS Rhombus Tote Bag for tossing everything else in (we road-tripped)!
Reading Materials: Democracy by Joan Didion
Most over-played track on your iPhone this trip: "If It's Monday Morning" by Lee Hazlewood
Favorite outfit to travel in: Vintage Levi's, EYTYS Mother Canvas Sneakers, and a T by Alexander Wang Classic Tank in white
Highlight of your trip: Spending the night at Ojai Rancho Inn. It's the grooviest spot in town. The place is decorated with beautiful cactus and crystals, and at check-in, everyone gets a little smudge stick and matches to cleanse their room. Ours also had a jacuzzi in it!
Best Activity: The entire valley of Ojai is said to be a "calming vortex." Driving through the country roads, checking out citrus groves and fall foliage was a perfect way to relax and experience the good vibes.
Souvenirs you brought back: Secondhand paperbacks from Bart's Books and crystals from Soul Centered, the local metaphysical shop
Ojai Rancho Inn has the perfect mix of old-school motel and minimal desert style. Quotes and photos by Lindsey Ortega
We got lost in an outdoor labyrinth of books at Bart's Books. 
I blended in with the sunset in Suno's Geometric Print Dress for our night out! Less than two hours north of Los Angeles, we also got to experience chilly autumn weather, which is so rare in SoCal. 
Ojai Rancho Inn's new bar, the Chief's Peak, had a warm fire going and the best funk records playing.