"Nestled among 220 acres of blooming lemon trees and centuries-old oaks in the mountain-encircled Ojai Valley, the Mediterranean-inspired resort offers more than 300 rooms with stucco fireplaces, handcrafted Spanish tiles and panoramic mountain-view patios, while regulars gather in the Wallace Neff Heritage Bar for a taste of Old World California over contemporary cocktails." - Kristin Braswell