Montecito Journal

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Montecito enjoys a nearly flawless climate throughout the year, making it one of the most sought-after and exclusive neighborhoods globally. Real estate prices start around $3 million and can reach upwards of $125 million or more. This area is home to numerous celebrities, renowned authors, and several billionaires who have chosen to live or have vacation homes here. Montecito features two main commercial zones: the upper village and Coast Village Road. The upper village is a quaint shopping area located between San Ysidro Road and Santa Angela Lane, offering a variety of businesses including a hardware store, grocery store, post office, gas station, stationery shop, bookstore, three banks, an art and frame shop, a photo shop, two jewelry stores, hair and fragrance salons, a brokerage firm, drugstore, coffee shop, deli, real estate offices, antique shops, architects, dry cleaners, cheese shop, clothing and houseware boutiques, and three Italian eateries. The Montecito Village Shopping Center serves as the heart of this distinctive community.

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Locals Only Night at Blues Society - Montecito

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Steven Libowitz

Singer and harmonica player Mitch Kashmar is going to put on an unforgettable night of blues with friends (courtesy photo)Santa Barbara blues from native sons covering both electric and acoustic approaches are on the menu from the Santa Barbara Blues Society, the nonprofit still-thriving nearly half a century since its founding. Headlining is a band fronted by Mitch Kashmar, the singer and harmonica player who co-founded the legendary Pontiax back in the early 1980s when he was in his early 20s.
Matriculate - Montecito

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Steven Libowitz

“Undermatching” might sound like a snafu on a dating app, but what the concept actually refers to is the unnecessary tragedy of high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds not even trying to attend a top college or university appropriate to their level of learning and ability.
Linden Square Opens

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

Thursday, May 22 saw the grand opening of Linden SquareinCarpinteria, drawing in a wave of celebratory visitors from Montecito to Malibu! Linden Square owners-project managers-developers Terry Huggins and Matt LaBrie’s full block complex will soon become the iconic blueprint for revitalizing small towns and districts of larger cities.
The Gifts of Gab and Godmothers

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Steven Libowitz

Godmothers’ lineup of fascinating authors in conversation exceeds even what might have been expected before the September 2024 opening of the high-profile Montecito-adjacent bookstore. Recent guests have included Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle, Amanda Knox, and Maria Shriver, to name just a few. Those events almost invariably sell out well in advance.
California Dreamin’ with Diltz

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Steven Libowitz

Hale Milgrim is arguably better equipped than the average fan to wax quixotic about music back in the day when LPs were actually referred to as “wax.” The former President and CEO of Capitol Records – who got his start as a clerk in an Isla Vista record store – created Quips & Clips to share archival film and still footage from his personal library, and to broker the audience’s connection to the artists and music they love.
Rhône Revelry: Special Tasting Part of Epiphany’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Gabe Saglie

Rhône Revelry: Special Tasting Part of Epiphany’s 25th Anniversary Celebration The sleek and breezy Epiphany Cellars tasting room in downtown Los Olivos will be hosting an exclusive tasting of Rhône wines – a Rhône Rodeo – on June 7 (courtesy photo) Eli Parker tips his cowboy hat to other Rhône pioneers in Santa Barbara County – men like Bob Lindquist and Andrew Murray, who were early champions of grapes like syrah and grenache. But there’s no denying that Parker was on the leading edge of...
Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara 21st Anniversary Grantee Celebration

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara (WFSB) held its 21st year anniversary event, “Celebration of Grants” at the Lobero Theatre on Tuesday, May 20. There were over 500 in attendance including members and their guests. This year, the WFSB provided $1.25 million in grants to eleven local nonprofits, the funding provided by its 1,426 women members.
Women of Achievement

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Richard Mineards

Women of Achievement Supporters and members of the Association for Women in Communications (photo by Priscilla) One hundred and fifty guests crowded into the Cabrillo Pavilion for the 17th Women of Achievement Awards lunch organized by the Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara.
Gershwin a Win - Montecito

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Richard Mineards

Gershwin a Win Hershey Felder excels as Gershwin (courtesy photo) After the success of the show Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, actor Hershey Felder was back in our Eden by the Beach with his entertaining work George Gershwin Alone directed by Joel Zwick at the Ensemble Theatre Company’s New Vic.
Hearts, Hope, and Rona

5 days ago | montecitojournal.net | Richard Mineards

Hearts, Hope, and Rona Bo Derek with the lady of the hour, Rona Barrett (photo by Priscilla)Legendary TV gossipeuse Rona Barrett was the first award recipient at the Alzheimer’s Association’s inaugural Hearts & Hope Garden Soirée at the impeccably manicured 40-acre Hope Ranch estate of Jerry and Geri Bidwell with 90 sun-soaked wine-swilling guests.