Enjoy a Tour and Tasting at the Ojai Olive Oil Company

One of the best things to do in Ojai, especially for foodies, is to sample the fruity liquid gold at Ojai Olive Oil Company's farm. The farm, which is graced with 150-year-old olive trees, is about four miles from Ojai and is open for a free tasting and tour almost every day of the year. Ojai Olive Oil Company's farm is one of the few working permaculture farms in Southern California, run by three generations of the Asquith family. Visit the tasting room to try different types of olive oil and balsamic vinegars. The friendly staff is also happy to share information on how the olives are grown, how the oils are extracted, and how the blending and bottling process works.

Aside from selecting the best olive oil, aspiring chefs will also learn about storing and cooking with extra virgin olive oil. Everyone, including children, is welcome here, and you can even bring your four-legged family member - there's a special enclosure for pups to play in while you taste and tour. Best of all, you can stock up on goodies to give to family and friends. In addition to olive oils and balsamic vinegars, olive-oil-infused face creams, lip balms, and soaps are available. If you can't make it out to the farm, you can visit their stall at the Ojai Certified Farmers' Market on Sundays.