La Cumbre Country Club: A Century of California Heritage in the Heart of Hope Ranch
Explore the rich history of La Cumbre Country Club in Hope Ranch, from its 1909 origins to its iconic Thomas/Bell-designed course and enduring Santa Barbara legacy.
The History of Rosewood Miramar Beach: From Seaside Hideaway to Modern Montecito Icon
Explore the history of Rosewood Miramar Beach, from its early seaside roots to its modern revival. Explore its dining, amenities, architecture, and Montecito lifestyle.
The History of the Music Academy of the West: Montecito’s Cultural Gem
Discover the rich history of the Music Academy of the West, one of Montecito's most iconic cultural institutions. Learn about its founding, impact, and continued legacy.
40th Annual Montecito Beautification Day
The 40th Annual Montecito Beautification Day is coming up, and it’s one of those simple opportunities to give back to the place that gives us so much. Whether you’re sweeping a sidewalk, planting along a trail, or helping tidy a corner that’s been overlooked, it all matters. Community isn’t built through big moments—it’s built in small acts of care, repeated over time.
Local Fall Happenings
From Pumpkin Patches to trick-or-treating, this is our guide to all things fall in Ojai, Montecito, Santa Barbara, , and the Santa Ynez Valley.
The More Things Change, the More Fiesta Feels the Same
Every August, Santa Barbara turns into a different kind of town. Fiesta has a way of getting under your skin—in the absolute best way.
A Local Icon Reimagined: Hotel El Roblar Returns to Ojai
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.