The Cottages

The Cottages sits in Ojai, a small Southern California town tucked in a valley east of Ventura known for its artsy, laid-back character and a growing wine and craft beverage scene. BarFinder lists 31 venues here, and wineries lead the way by a wide margin - Majestic Oak Vinyard, Casa Barranca Organic Winery & Tasting Room, and End of the Road Winery all show up - with Topa Topa Brewing Company representing the area's beer side. It's a scene built around tasting rooms and slow afternoons more than a late-night bar crawl, fitting Ojai's overall reputation as a relaxed wine-country getaway.