Discover the life and legacy of George Washington Smith, the architect who shaped Santa Barbara’s Spanish Colonial Revival era. Explore his timeless influence on Montecito’s homes and design culture.

A century-old classic returns. After years of quiet, Ojai’s longest-standing hotel is open once again and looking better than ever. Originally built in 1919, Hotel El Roblar has been lovingly restored to honor its Spanish Revival bones while bringing a fresh sense of place.