Between the stacks
Mom-n-Pop bookstores of Ventura County
Story and photos by Adam Nuñez
Bookshops are thriving in Ventura County. They are a full-immersion experience, and more than just books. Between the stacks, you might find art, board games, local handmade crafts, plants, and community announcement boards. And, of course, these shops exude that nostalgic, slightly woody, vanilla-like scent that wraps you like a warm blanket as soon as you walk through the doors.
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Central Coast Secrets: The best museums you’ve never visited
Check out our favorite Ventura County museums By Don Sonderling
When you think of museums in Ventura County, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley probably comes to mind. The site, high on a hill overlooking a beautiful landscape, is famous for many reasons: It’s the burial place of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, and his wife, Nancy. It houses historical records and has impressive permanent exhibits (including Air Force One and a replica of the Oval Office), with rotating special exhibits throughout the year.
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Oh Ojai
A deep dive into the Valley of the Moon
Photos and story by Nicole Leonetti
Ojai is close to everything, but somehow feels miles away from anything. This captivating valley lies 30 minutes from Ventura beaches and 90 minutes from Los Angeles. Tucked along the Los Padres National Forest foothills, this artists’ enclave has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The valley was originally inhabited by the Chumash people, who revered it as a sacred place. The name Ojai comes from the Chumash word Awha’y, meaning Moon.
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Plant Passion
Designing a drought-tolerant wonderland
is easier than you think at
Matilija Nursery
By Clarissa Fishman
Driving on Hwy 101 southbound from Ojai to Moorpark, I am struck by the rural beauty and fertile land here in Ventura County. Going through the area, with its citrus and avocado orchards and nurseries of all sorts, I feel a sense of serenity overtake me. The natural and somewhat wild beauty is quite breathtaking, especially in the early morning light.
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