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Michelin at the Country Mart! – Ramon Velazquez – founder of Public Market’s thronged Corazon Cocina and Michelin Bib Gourmand winner – brings his palate-popping Mexican cuisine and head chef Alan Alva to Montecito Country Mart
Lea másMichelin at the Country Mart! – Ramon Velazquez – founder of Public Market’s thronged Corazon Cocina and Michelin Bib Gourmand winner – brings his palate-popping Mexican cuisine and head chef Alan Alva to Montecito Country Mart
Lea másOne805’s signature fund-raising event on behalf of our ever-ready disaster centurions features (yet again) a jawdropping roster of musical legends
Lea másA look at the past and present state of the resort, what is in store for its future and what the mbar has to say about it.
Lea másLittle Alex’s Makes a Big Return – Get Soup-er excited! After 32 years at its Montecito location, the beloved Little Alex’s has reopened at the Five Points Shopping Center
Lea másFashion’s Newest Faces – From punk-inspired streetwear to sustainable bikinis and California couture, these young local designers are waltzing into the world of fashion one stitch at a time
Lea másThe Emotional Marathon – Familial misfortune, implausible math, a romance announced by comet – Michael Salsbury’s new memoir Running from Tragedy is a deeply affecting medical mystery, alove story, and a hymn to endurance in all its guises. Salsbury, Founder of American Riviera Bank, has a story you have to hear to believe.
Lea másCelebrate Coast Village Week – Specials, raffles, and an immersive art walk… the Coast Village Week has something for the whole family to celebrate! Come see what’s in store inside
Lea másNoche de Gala Returns! – The venue may be new but the traditions are old with Noche de Gala returning after a 30-year hiatus… prepare for Montecito’s premiere Fiesta event at Casa del Herrero
Lea másA Match Made in Vintage – Upcycled men’s shirts… ruffles… and accessories to match… it’s a one-of-a-kind collaboration when J. McLaughlin partners with local designer Kate McHale Jensen to produce this limited-edition pop-up exclusively at the Montecito store
Lea másThe First Fiesta – It’s been 100 years of Old Spanish Days, but what was the first Fiesta like? There were surely costumes, music, and dance… what about aerial acrobats? Maybe. But certainly not greased pig races? You’ll have to find out inside
Lea másHere Comes the Village 4th Celebration! – It’s vintage red cars, bright white smiles, and shining blue skies… The “Biggest Little Parade” is on the way and there’s still time to join in on the fun
Lea más“Steven Gilbar” – Sound Familiar? – From legal eagle to staring bohemian to Herodotus of the Central Coast, Steven Gilbar…um…how shall we put this?
Lea másInsurance Assurance – After wildfires and weather events, homeowners continue to face steep insurance challenges. The latest Montecito Association meeting brought in experts to explain all, and how to assure insurance
Lea másThe Corwins’ Contributions – From Sioux City to Santa Barbara, the Corwin family built their Metropolitan Theatres dynasty, blazing a philanthropic path along the way
Lea másSwim on Up! – Summer is (almost) here and the Rosewood Miramar Swim Platform is back!
Lea másMemorial Day with the CVA – With Phase 1 of construction complete and a holiday weekend on the way, the Coast Village Association has plenty to celebrate, and you can join in with them
Lea másBiltmore Settlement Reached – After being closed for four years, the Biltmore announces it has reached a settlement with its employees… But what is the future of the hotel?
Lea másHappy Mother’s Day! – The Montecito Journal wishes all the mothers, daughters, and hard-working women in the world a Happy Mother’s Day! From Afternoon Tea at San Ysidro Ranch to hiking along the Carpinteria Bluffs, here are some ways to celebrate the special day
Lea másIn the Station – Montecito Fire has a new engine and the community can help bring it into the station with a traditional push-in celebration
Lea másOak Bakery is Open! – The ever-popular bakery opens its third location at Montecito Country Mart… But how did it all start?
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