The Ojai Weekend Retreat That Makes You Forget Your Calendar

Lucía Torres · 2026-10-10

### A Slower Kind of Weekend: East End Living at 4210 Grand Avenue, Ojai Imagine arriving for the weekend and leaving your calendar mostly empty. Coffee outside. A book you finally have time to finish. Dinner that stretches into the evening because there’s nowhere else you need to be. At 4210 Grand Avenue, that’s the invitation: a home where the setting gives you a reason to slow down and enjoy being there. Set on approximately one acre among mature oaks in Ojai’s East End, this restored 1959 mid-century residence brings together architectural character, outdoor living, and room to retreat. For anyone imagining a second home away from the pace of Los Angeles, it offers a compelling picture of how weekends could feel. ### Where Inside Meets Outside The home’s connection to its surroundings begins inside. Vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, and clerestory windows bring light and warmth into the living spaces. Oak floors and natural finishes complement the landscape, while glass doors lead toward decks and gardens. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s room to welcome guests and share a few unhurried days. Picture a Saturday that begins without an alarm. You make coffee, open the doors, and take it outside. Later, there might be lunch in town, an afternoon browsing galleries, or a stop to pick up something for dinner. Back home, the rest of the day belongs to you. ### The Balance of Privacy and Access That balance is part of the appeal. The property offers a private setting with access to downtown Ojai’s restaurants, shops, and cultural life. You can build a full weekend around exploring—or discover that your favorite plans involve staying home. For buyers drawn to mid-century architecture, the house adds another layer to the experience. Its beams, windows, and indoor-outdoor connections make everyday moments feel considered. Preparing a meal, gathering around the table, or sitting with the doors open becomes part of the pleasure of being here. ### A Place for Traditions to Take Shape A second home can give you a place to return to, with familiar routines that become more meaningful over time. The first dinner of a long weekend. The morning seat you always choose. The friends who know they’re welcome. At 4210 Grand Avenue, it’s easy to imagine those traditions taking shape. Whether you’re looking for a weekend retreat or a more lasting change of pace, this East End home invites you to experience Ojai on your own terms. > “This home isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to live differently.” ### Key Features at a Glance - Approximately one acre of mature oaks and gardens - Restored 1959 mid-century architecture - Vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, clerestory windows - Oak floors and natural finishes - Three bedrooms, two bathrooms - Glass doors leading to decks and gardens - Private setting with easy access to downtown Ojai Offered exclusively by Jon Riddell, DRE #01997142, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty