Happy Place: a memory, situation or activity that makes you feel happy.

Simple enough to comprehend but harder to actually find. What constitutes as a happy place? Does it have to be a real place? How do you know if it’s your happy place? Why is it important to have one?

Ojai is located about 83 miles from LA, roughly an hour and half drive. It’s an easy drive and from my place (in San Gabriel), the 210 is the freeway you take most of the way, which allows you to avoid a good amount of traffic. For the last 20 minutes of the drive, you get some breathtaking views as you wind up the mountainside. Just be on the lookout for bikers.

While there are plenty of tricks on Youtube on methods of packing a carry-on, I decided to share my own tidbits and tips for a three-day, in addition to what the must-have outfits are for a getaway.