From The Intro:

Every month or two, friends visit us in Ojai and all ask about what they should do? Normally, we just sit them down and explain some options. But after a friend showed up while we were out of town, we started typing up a list of suggestions.

Twenty-five pages later, we thought perhaps other Ojai visitors might want the same thing. Hence, this guide which isn’t similar to what we tell visiting friends, it’s exactly what we tell visiting friends. To us, this is our way of being better hosts. And a quick way to become rich beyond all imagination! At three dollars apiece.

When we buy guidebooks, we never read the intros and suspect you don’t either so we’ll stop there. But if you do want to know our biases, a note to our neighbors, what it’s like to live in Ojai, go to the back of the book.

In the meantime, here’s what you need to know to make your visit to Ojai three-times better.  Or least a little better.

“Worth every penny of the three dollars!”

“This book is like a friend is telling you what to do and on what not to waste your money and time!”

“Hit on all the 'little' things that the big guide books, and internet info, just didn't cover.”

“Best 3 bucks I've spent in a while! I love the candid reviews and straight-up opinion.”

'“Counteracts more stuffy ideas presented in standard tour guides.”

“Tells you which highly rated eateries were good but overpriced and offered alternatives right next door; which major hotel had a terrible location; and did it all with humor.”

“Very informative and to the point with no fluff. Loved it.”

“Great tips from a local, and with its brevity it does a great job of highlighting the must see and do things.”

"Experience the place as a traveler rather than as a tourist.”

“Accurate and to the point witty information filled booklet that I really enjoyed reading and also put to good use. It really helped my two week trip. A Must Buy!”

“Right on the money regarding places to eat and things to see.”

“Straight to the point, honest, practical and witty advice. Very, very helpful insider view. I actually changed a few key points on my itinerary based on this.”

“I found this book fun, and fast, to read. Yes, it's very opinionated, but, also enjoyable and some really great information.” 

“Real and enjoyable to read.”