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Princeton North
History of Fiesta, old Spanish days
Santa Barbarans have long been proud of their city's heritage from Spanish founders and from the Spanish, Mexican and North American...
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LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO
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Princeton North
- Nov 1, 2023
- 2 min
The El Camino Real – California's Royal Road (AKA the 101)
In the heart of Central California, there is a historic road that winds its way through the state, connecting a string of missions. This...
Princeton North
- Jul 1, 2023
- 2 min
Luxurious Montecito Estate with Celebrity Connection Sells for Record Price
Discover the extraordinary estate that captured the attention of luxury real estate enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Recently sold for...
Princeton North
- Apr 18, 2023
- 2 min
The True Tale of Zorro & His Ties to Santa Barbara
In 1919, Johnston McCulley began to write a series of popular novels about a swashbuckling champion of justice. Dressed in black,...
Princeton North
- Feb 23, 2023
- 6 min
A Brief History of Montecito
Erroneously translated as “little mountain,” the name El Montecito is an archaic use of the Spanish word meaning woodland or countryside....
Princeton North
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Historic Gonzales-Ramirez Adobe
Located in Santa Barbara, California, the Gonzalez-Ramirez House is a National Historic Landmark that is a classic example of a CA adobe
Princeton North
- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
EUCALYPTUS HILL Neighborhood HISTORY
The Eucalyptus Hill area of Santa Barbara occupies the eastern flank of the foothills known as the “American Riviera.” It is one of the...
Princeton North
- May 11, 2022
- 6 min
Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Trends & Analysis 2022
The Santa Barbara real estate market has enjoyed a historic run in home values over the course of a decade. As a result, real estate in...
Princeton North
- Mar 3, 2022
- 1 min
Visiting Nojoqui Falls Park
Located at 3250 Alisal Road, about 6 miles southwest of Solvang and about 2 miles from Highway 101 at Old Coast Highway. Santa Barbara...
Princeton North
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Montecito's Tea Garden, offered at $78 Million
In the foothills above Montecito, Calif., a roughly 330-acre property with the remains of an amphitheater and stone aqueducts is hitting...
Princeton North
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Casa del Herrero(house of the blacksmith)
This off-the-beaten-path experience is truly a hidden gem and one of Montecito's best kept secrets. Casa del Herrero is a historic estate...
Josh Ramirez
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
A brief history of the Clark Estate...
The last time heiress Huguette Clark visited her magnificent estate was in 1953, before it was even bequeathed to her upon the death of...
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