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LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO

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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....

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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...

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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”...

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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...