Author: Our Partners

January 15, 2026

The Perfect Santa Barbara Wedding Starts Here

Planning a wedding is a lot easier—and more fun—when you've enlisted the right people.

January 14, 2026

Riskin Partners Presents: A Real Estate Market Update & 2026 Outlook

As we step into 2026, we’d like to share a few reflections on Montecito real estate and the forces that shaped 2025.

December 8, 2025

Conejo Hardwoods Now Open in Santa Barbara

Founded in 1981, Conejo Hardwoods is one of California's leading material suppliers, offering a wide selection of premium wood products, including hardwood flooring, decking, cladding, architectural millwork, and more.

December 4, 2025

Your All-Access Pass to Life in the Funk Zone—Now Reduced to $1,749,000

Wake up in the Funk Zone and step into a lifestyle where creativity, flavor, and curiosity infuse every corner. You’re not just buying a home—you’re unlocking a way of living that invites you to wander, taste, and explore every day.

December 3, 2025

Montecito Upper Village Bohemian Luxe Estate

Down a private lane is one of Montecito’s most imaginative private retreats—a one-acre wonderland where architecture, artistry, and maximalist expression coexist in rare harmony. It's like having your own exclusive resort, a place for friends and family to gather, just minutes from the Upper Village.

December 2, 2025

How to Celebrate the Holidays in Santa Barbara

While Santa Barbara is not a winter wonderland in the traditional sense, we still have many terrific ways to make merry memories—including a European-inspired market, ice skating, photos with Santa, special performances, and glittery pop-ups for gathering with friends.

November 25, 2025

Homes for the Holidays: A Pair of Standout Properties

Take your pick between a peaceful retreat above Rincon Point and a rare condo duplex in the Peabody School District.

November 13, 2025

A Bespoke English Country Masterpiece in Montecito’s Prestigious Riven Rock

Set on approximately 5.5 acres of breathtaking view grounds, the extraordinary estate at 771 Garden Lane blends old-world grandeur with modern sophistication, offering an unrivaled sanctuary for the most discerning buyers.

November 12, 2025

Beachfront Living at Its Best: Five Enviable Homes on Padaro Lane

Just moments from Montecito and Summerland, Padaro Lane is quintessential California, where you can wake up every morning and smell the sea breeze.

November 11, 2025

Calling All Locals: Enjoy 30% Off Your Next Staycation

Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals are offering 30% off stays for Santa Barbara County residents and their visiting friends and family. It’s the perfect excuse to rediscover why the place you call home is such a sought-after escape.