$-$$, Ojai
Fodor's Review:
Artists run this Southwestern-style hotel, and their work (which is for sale) decorates the rooms. The small, cozy main inn is about 2 mi west of downtown. Its sister property, the Emerald Iguana Inn, consists of eight more art-nouveau cottages closer to downtown Ojai. Suites and cottages all have kitchenettes. Pros: Colorful art everywhere, secluded property, breakfast delivered to each room. Cons: Two miles from the heart of Ojai, sits on the main highway to Ventura, small.
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