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LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR SANTA BARBARA & MONTECITO
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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...
Princeton North
Jul 30, 20246 min read
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
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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
Feb 23, 20236 min read
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
Nov 28, 20224 min read
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 23, 20224 min read
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
May 11, 20226 min read
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
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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 19, 20222 min read
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...
Princeton North
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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...
Josh Ramirez
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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