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LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO

Princeton North

Jun 133 min read

History of Santa Barbara, Stone Masonry

Stone has been a time-honored building material in Santa Barbara since the earliest days of the city. Wood was never in great supply....

Princeton North

Jun 32 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

Nov 13, 20239 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

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Relocating from San Francisco to Santa Barbara: Your Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Considering a move from the bustling streets of San Francisco or Los Angeles to the serene beauty of Santa Barbara? Welcome to a world...