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LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO
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Exploring the Rich History of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant arts scene. One of its most treasured...
Princeton North
Mar 182 min read
History of Montecito's Music Academy of the West
The Music Academy of the West: A Legacy of Excellence and Architectural Beauty Nestled in the heart of Montecito, the Music Academy of...
Princeton North
Feb 193 min read
HISTORY OF MONTECITO'S CORAL CASINO
The Iconic History of the Coral Casino in Montecito Nestled along the pristine coastline of Montecito, the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana...
Princeton North
Jan 282 min read
History of Montecito's San Ysidro Ranch
The San Ysidro Ranch, located high in the Montecito hills, is today one of the area’s most exclusive resorts. It boasts a history that...
Princeton North
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Santa Barbara History, Plaza Rubio
Plaza Rubio, which faces the rose garden of Mission Historical Park, is a small-scale example of early urban planning. The seven homes...
Princeton North
Jun 3, 20242 min read
History of Montecito's Hot Springs
The 1870s was the decade when tourism first became an important factor in the South Coast’s economy. An important element in this...
Princeton North
Apr 29, 20243 min read
History of Hope Ranch
by Walker A. Tompkins Our area is rich in California history. First written mention of it was made in Portola’s diary on April 20, 1769,...
Princeton North
Dec 18, 20238 min read
Samarkand neighborhood history
by Walker A. Tompkins Samarkand meant “the land of heart’s desire” in the archaic Persian tongue. It identified the fabulous Asian city...
Princeton North
Dec 18, 202311 min read
Upper East Santa Barbara: Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Elegance
Nestled to the east of State Street and extending beyond Valerio Street, the Upper East neighborhood stands as one of Santa Barbara's...
Princeton North
Dec 18, 20232 min read
History of San Roque
San Roque History by Walker A. Tompkins Few residential neighborhoods of Santa Barbara can boast the rich historical background of the...
Princeton North
Dec 18, 20238 min read
Explore the Charm of San Roque: A Welcoming, Family-Friendly Haven in Santa Barbara
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, the San Roque neighborhood beckons with its walkable streets and diverse architectural wonders....
Princeton North
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Santa Barbara's Riviera: A Tapestry of History, Luxury, and Educational Legacy
Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the “mission ridge”...
Princeton North
Nov 13, 20239 min read
The El Camino Real – California's Royal Road (AKA the 101)
In the heart of Central California, there is a historic road that winds its way through the state, connecting a string of missions. This...
Princeton North
Nov 1, 20232 min read
The Mesa Neigborhood
The Mesa is the Santa Barbara neighborhood which stretches from the harbor along the coast to Arroyo Burro Beach (also known as Hendry's...
Princeton North
Oct 24, 20233 min read
A Brief History of Montecito
Erroneously translated as “little mountain,” the name El Montecito is an archaic use of the Spanish word meaning woodland or countryside....
Princeton North
Feb 23, 20236 min read
Historic Gonzales-Ramirez Adobe
Located in Santa Barbara, California, the Gonzalez-Ramirez House is a National Historic Landmark that is a classic example of a CA adobe
Princeton North
Nov 28, 20224 min read
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