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A Historic Gem of George Washington Smith’s Architecture, Santa Barbara Jr High
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Junior High School stands as more than just an educational institution—it is a...

Princeton North
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Los Baños del Mar Pool: A Dive into Santa Barbara’s Historic Swimming Gem
Nestled along the scenic coastline of Santa Barbara lies one of the city’s treasured aquatic landmarks: Los Baños del Mar Pool. Steeped...

Princeton North
Nov 7, 20243 min read


History of Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf
The years following World War II saw an evolution in the use of Stearns Wharf. Previously, the wharf had served as the city’s primary...

Princeton North
Sep 30, 20243 min read


History of Montecito's San Ysidro Ranch
The San Ysidro Ranch, located high in the Montecito hills, is today one of the area’s most exclusive resorts. It boasts a history that...

Princeton North
Jun 28, 20243 min read


History of Santa Barbara's Lobero Theater
The Loberos story began in the 1840s, when a young Italian trombone player named Giuseppe Lobero arrived in San Francisco to take part...

Princeton North
Jun 11, 20242 min read


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”...

Princeton North
Nov 13, 20239 min read


The Mesa Neigborhood
The Mesa is the Santa Barbara neighborhood which stretches from the harbor along the coast to Arroyo Burro Beach (also known as Hendry's...

Princeton North
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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