Explore the history of the Santa Barbara Courthouse, a Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece known for its painted ceilings, mural room, sunken garden, and 360-degree views. A must-see architectural icon in coastal California.

Discover why porch sitting still matters and how to bring it back. A reflection on architecture, slow living, and community by Montecito Valley.

From Montecito’s citrus valleys and lemon-packing days, from where we anchor our identity, to the courtyards and terraces shaded by orange trees, citrus has always symbolized the good life in California.