Walk With Me

October 2, 2024

A Relatively Modest Montecito Enclave

With a proximity to several elementary schools that makes it appealing for parents of young children, Montecito Oaks has long felt like an entry-level neighborhood for Montecito. That's surely changing as the barrier to entry gets higher. 4

August 28, 2024

The Metamorphosis of East Mesa

With its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to the beach, the neighborhood above Shoreline Park is a quintessential side of Santa Barbara. And it's changing fast. 18

July 31, 2024

The Ferrelo-Garcia Loop

There's quirk in them thar hills: two of Lower Riviera's lesser-known streets, and their offshoots, are loaded with moments to marvel at the Santa Barbaraness of it all. 1

May 22, 2024

Strolling Under a Canopy of Oaks

There's a woodsy, almost mountain-y feel to the part of Montecito bordered by Lilac Drive and Romero Canyon Road, where fancy estates rub shoulders with a microvillage of cottages. 4

April 17, 2024

Amid the Saints of South San Roque

Four and a half years into Siteline, I've explored a lot of this part of the world, and yet there are still pockets where I've never set foot (or even wheel). Take the area west of Gelson's.... 8

March 13, 2024

The Highs and Lows of Harbor Hills

In a city rich with amazing views, there may be none better than on two streets in the heart of Alta Mesa—and getting there is half the fun. 10

January 17, 2024

The Gritty Glamour of the Funk Zone

Reports of the neighborhood's ruination are a little exaggerated: there is still funk, here and there. But big changes are knocking at the door.... 23

November 22, 2023

A Tough Nut to Crack in Goleta

Everywhere I've walked, I've found things that surprised and delighted me. This part of Goleta, however, proved somewhat challenging. 18

September 24, 2023

High on the Lower Riviera

With its hillside location, streets that split, marvelous stonework, and oodles of quirk, the Lower Riviera is a quintessential Santa Barbara neighborhood—and yet few visitors explore it. 13

August 9, 2023

Campanil Is a Neighborhood in Flux

The area east of Hope Ranch was developed in the early 1970s, and many of the original houses have been getting replaced with contemporary architecture, resulting in a delightful kind of whiplash. 12