Ojai, California
Caravan Outpost
Botanical Airstream camp
Botanical Airstream camp
The grounds run like an upscale California campout, centered on communal gardens and open-air living rather than a traditional hotel lobby.
What it’s good at
Notable
Refurbished vintage Airstreams encircle a lush botanical garden shaded by palm trees.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The perfect place, in other words, for a hotel made up of a collection of refurbished Airstream trailers and a tiny house.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Downtown Ojai is a short pedal away on cruiser bikes, leading to farm stands and open-air bookstore Bart's Books.
The rooms
Each refurbished Airstream holds a compact kitchenette and queen bed, opening to a private garden patio with bistro seating.
At the table
The General Store pours complimentary morning coffee and tea. Outside, communal tables sit under string lights for garden picnics.
How it began
Snowboard brand founder Brad Steward and local partners converted a disused roadside RV park into the camp in 2016.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.