Ojai Valley Inn

The Ojai Country Club, designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and Billy Bell in 1923, stands as one of Southern California's earliest championship golf courses. Located in the Ojai Valley, the course winds 6,292 yards through valleys, over hills, and among steep drop-offs, offering spectacular views and challenging terrain. Thomas, known for designing prestigious courses at Riviera, Bel-Air, and Los Angeles country clubs, created a layout accommodating both average and low-handicap golfers. The design philosophy emphasized allowing casual players to enjoy their round while providing a rigorous test for skilled golfers seeking pars. The award-winning course was originally constructed without heavy equipment, sculpted directly from the natural landscape. Today, it maintains championship-caliber conditions through an innovative, water-conserving irrigation system that measures humidity, sunlight, grass density, moisture, and temperature before automated watering. This approach reflects the property's commitment to environmental stewardship while delivering optimal playing conditions. The course accommodates various skill levels and offers private instruction, group play options, and twilight rates alongside standard pricing.