Kim Hardcastle
She/Her
Based in Ojai, California
English, French
Kim Hardcastle
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My Story
I've always got wanderlust so my pet-sitter is on speed dial. I live in magical Ojai, CA—so, home is pretty great, but my soul lives in France.
Travel Style
I started my career with The Ritz-Carlton, so I'm a bit of a hotel snob (but in the best way). I love the beach and the mountains, Michelin-star-worthy food, and watching the world go by from sidewalk cafes.
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Reviews (52)
Thomas S.
9 days ago
Kim is very accommodating and very much wants to please.
Leigh J.
10 days ago
As always, Kim was fast, helpful and got us situated into a perfect room within an hour of me asking her about it! As an added bonus, she sent us a sweet birthday, surprise of desserts and champagne, which came at the perfect time!
I love working with Kim, and she always gives us the best advice and value for the trip that we have planned! 10/10!
Michelle Y.
15 days ago
Kim Hardcastle the best. Period. Patient, insightful, fun. Always ready with the perfect rec! I will always use her and always recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Michelle Y.
a month ago
Kim is everything you need in a travel agent. She loves to travel and understands why people travel so well too! She listened so well to our needs, was patient when we changed our minds a few times and then comes up with the perfect place EVERY SINGLE TIME! As I've said time and time again, I can't imagine not using her. And she will always be recommended to anyone and everyone I know! Thank you again Kim for helping us this Bucket List trip to end 2025!
Michael F.
a month ago
Kim set up our room ahead of time, turning on the lights and stocking our room with our favorite snacks, paying attention to every detail. Kim recommended many special experiences in Ojai. We enjoyed a delicious Italian Christmas eve dinner at Nocciola, afternoon tea at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, walking next door to Roots with a courtyard for sitting or take-out. But, hands-down, the highlight was a falconry experience with Talon and Flight. A rare treat, Denise, the master falconer, teaches about the history of falconry, how to appreciate raptors and a hands-on experience flying trained birds of prey! Not to be missed!
Thomas S.
9 days ago
Kim is very accommodating and very much wants to please.
Leigh J.
10 days ago
As always, Kim was fast, helpful and got us situated into a perfect room within an hour of me asking her about it! As an added bonus, she sent us a sweet birthday, surprise of desserts and champagne, which came at the perfect time!
I love working with Kim, and she always gives us the best advice and value for the trip that we have planned! 10/10!
Michelle Y.
15 days ago
Kim Hardcastle the best. Period. Patient, insightful, fun. Always ready with the perfect rec! I will always use her and always recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Michelle Y.
a month ago
Kim is everything you need in a travel agent. She loves to travel and understands why people travel so well too! She listened so well to our needs, was patient when we changed our minds a few times and then comes up with the perfect place EVERY SINGLE TIME! As I've said time and time again, I can't imagine not using her. And she will always be recommended to anyone and everyone I know! Thank you again Kim for helping us this Bucket List trip to end 2025!
Travel ideas (2)
Paris: A Deeper Cut
Friends constantly asking me where to go and what to do in Paris is part of the reason I got into the travel advisor biz. I always had a running list of people to send my favorite spots to, but strangely no one booked a trip with me to go there until well after a year into my new business. I think everyone feels like they can do Paris on their own. And while that’s true—it’s such a vast and endless place to explore—having a friend who lived there and also happens to be a travel advisor is a better place to start. While the hits are hits for a reason (who can resist the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night?), my curated list of places to see goes a little bit deeper than the well trodden tourist path and has been honed over 30 years of living and visiting the City of Lights.
Paris: A Deeper Cut
Friends constantly asking me where to go and what to do in Paris is part of the reason I got into the travel advisor biz. I always had a running list of people to send my favorite spots to, but strangely no one booked a trip with me to go there until well after a year into my new business. I think everyone feels like they can do Paris on their own. And while that’s true—it’s such a vast and endless place to explore—having a friend who lived there and also happens to be a travel advisor is a better place to start. While the hits are hits for a reason (who can resist the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night?), my curated list of places to see goes a little bit deeper than the well trodden tourist path and has been honed over 30 years of living and visiting the City of Lights.
A Guide to California's Lesser-Known Wine Country
Most people have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but a lesser-known alternative (also my favorite of the two) is the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. Accessible to all of SoCal, a short two hours from LA and in the beautiful Central Coast, the SYV offers a diverse cluster of charming small towns, amazing food and wine, relaxing vistas and world class accommodations.
A Guide to California's Lesser-Known Wine Country
Most people have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but a lesser-known alternative (also my favorite of the two) is the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. Accessible to all of SoCal, a short two hours from LA and in the beautiful Central Coast, the SYV offers a diverse cluster of charming small towns, amazing food and wine, relaxing vistas and world class accommodations.
Paris: A Deeper Cut
Friends constantly asking me where to go and what to do in Paris is part of the reason I got into the travel advisor biz. I always had a running list of people to send my favorite spots to, but strangely no one booked a trip with me to go there until well after a year into my new business. I think everyone feels like they can do Paris on their own. And while that’s true—it’s such a vast and endless place to explore—having a friend who lived there and also happens to be a travel advisor is a better place to start. While the hits are hits for a reason (who can resist the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night?), my curated list of places to see goes a little bit deeper than the well trodden tourist path and has been honed over 30 years of living and visiting the City of Lights.
Paris: A Deeper Cut
Friends constantly asking me where to go and what to do in Paris is part of the reason I got into the travel advisor biz. I always had a running list of people to send my favorite spots to, but strangely no one booked a trip with me to go there until well after a year into my new business. I think everyone feels like they can do Paris on their own. And while that’s true—it’s such a vast and endless place to explore—having a friend who lived there and also happens to be a travel advisor is a better place to start. While the hits are hits for a reason (who can resist the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night?), my curated list of places to see goes a little bit deeper than the well trodden tourist path and has been honed over 30 years of living and visiting the City of Lights.
A Guide to California's Lesser-Known Wine Country
Most people have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but a lesser-known alternative (also my favorite of the two) is the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. Accessible to all of SoCal, a short two hours from LA and in the beautiful Central Coast, the SYV offers a diverse cluster of charming small towns, amazing food and wine, relaxing vistas and world class accommodations.
A Guide to California's Lesser-Known Wine Country
Most people have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but a lesser-known alternative (also my favorite of the two) is the Santa Ynez Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. Accessible to all of SoCal, a short two hours from LA and in the beautiful Central Coast, the SYV offers a diverse cluster of charming small towns, amazing food and wine, relaxing vistas and world class accommodations.