Situated in Ojai Valley, this boutique hotel is only 12 miles from Ventura Beach and the Pacific Ocean It has an outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens and offers air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi Rooms at the Blue Iguana Inn have woven carpets, framed art and rustic decor They come equipped with a small refrigerator and a private bathroom Some rooms include hardwood floors and an antique fireplace In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast with pastries and fresh fruit juice A coffee house and several restaurants are less than a 5-minute drive away The Blue Iguana Inn is a 40-minute drive from Santa Barbara Free public parking is possible on site