September 21, 2026
While the whimsical exteriors of local architect Jeff Shelton can be seen all over town, interior glimpses are far rarer. In the case of this E. Cota Street rental, the owner shares Shelton's Seuss-meets-Gaudí sensibility.
Named Croyden House, the grand 1929 mansion on Middle Road in Montecito feels like the board game Clue come to life—although any stress involved will hopefully have to do with upkeep rather than a murder in the library.
August 18, 2019
Plus: Oliver's is now serving lunch; new outdoor seating at Café Ana; the Monarch has gone entirely prix-fixe; renting the Lark's patio for a private party; picnic boxes from Bossie's Kitchen. 1
And what might be the best barn in the entire area. 2
August 17, 2019
The Montecito Association sent out another excellent update on the dire insurance situation in Montecito and beyond: Policies aren't being renewed, and new coverage is hard to come by (and/or expensive). 1
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RE Bellosgurado, for context, it would be helpful to know what the SB Historical Museam and Carriage museums, etc pay for property taxes, as they… — Rob
I won't be trying Little Mountain until they drop the pricing shenanigans. Adding a 5% surcharge at the end may not seem huge in the… — CAF
131 De LA Guerra — Richard
On the north side Canon Perdido sidewalk across from Handlebar — BobL Head
Darn, that's really unfortunate. Consider giving them another shot—perhaps it was an off night? I've been a handful of times and have had nothing but… — Bill
Can you be more specific? — Erik Torkells
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — Richard