The Montecito Association Land Use Committee [LUC] November meeting was held Thursday, November 7, in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the Land Use Committee members, MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt, MA President Doug Black, and Montecito […]
On Wednesday, October 16th, the Four Seasons Biltmore received preliminary approval from the Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) for its updated development plan. The plan includes adding private hot tubs for the bungalows, renovating the guest houses, building a new pool, and renovating the outdoor dining deck. Ahead of the vote, the MPC requested that the […]
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On October 9, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission (CPC) heard the Rosewood Miramar’s Mixed-Use Housing Development plan, which includes affordable housing for Miramar staff, new retail shops, a cafe, and luxury housing split between the existing East and West parking lots. The hearing emerged after Caruso’s team sent a letter to the CPC citing […]
Society Invites says it’s time to make Montecito more beautiful at the November 2 Montecito Beautification Day event – held annually by the Montecito Association, the Montecito Fire Department, and members of this well-known village. Fashionistas unite! Don your rhinestone sneakers with pride, and guys, think how chic David Beckham is whilst cleaning up his […]
Beloved local restaurant/living room Via Vai lost its Upper Village lease following a three-decade run. As the longtime crew tearily bade their homestead farewell, artist Carlos Pillado moved about the twilit rooms in a cloud of memory, carefully removing his art from the walls. “The day that I took down my paintings, I cried. That […]
The Montecito Association Land Use September meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room, and on Zoom. The meeting was led by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the Land Use Committee members, Montecito Association Executive Director Houghton Hyatt, MA President Doug Black, Supervisor Williams’ Chief of Staff Darcel Elliott, and […]
In October 2023, five years after re-opening under the ownership of Rick Caruso, the Rosewood Miramar officially declared its expansion plans, first presenting to the Montecito Association Land Use Committee and later the Montecito Board of Architectural Review. The proposed plans include new affordable housing units for staff, luxury apartments for long-term rent, and additional […]
The Montecito Association’s September meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room and on zoom. The meeting was led by its President Doug Black and Executive Director Houghton Hyatt. First agenda item had Roy Lee, incoming 1st District SBC Supervisor, present a Certificate of Recognition from SB County 1st Supervisor Das Williams […]
When the Biltmore opened its doors in 1927, a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean, various hotel aficionados around California gathered for dinner there. According to a December 1927 issue of The Morning Press, many praised it as “a hotel in the most beautiful spot in California.” Its Spanish Revival charm, easily recognizable by the […]
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Known for its warm hospitality, delicious food, and famous chicken soup, Little Alex’s is back! As a child, whenever I found myself plagued by the common cold, I begged my mother for the one remedy I knew worked: a warm bowl of Little Alex’s chicken soup (mild, please). The cure that heals even the worst […]
The Montecito Association held its monthly open-to-the-public meeting August 13 in person at the Montecito Library and via zoom. The main conference agenda item was a presentation by Nick Turner, Montecito Water Protection District General Manager, on the July rate increase, which is one year earlier than planned due to inflation, aging infrastructure, water procurement/treatment […]
Santa Barbara has bred a plethora of creatives, from photographers to artists and fashion designers, who have found inspiration through the community and scenery they have grown up around. This group of young, local fashion designers are currently launching their own brands and discussing their experiences and how Santa Barbara’s thriving community and culture have […]
Executive Director of the Coast Village Association Beth Sullivan invites everyone to the upcoming Coast Village Week, Saturday, August 3 through Saturday, August 10. Sullivan mentioned, “After a successful launch of this event in 2023, the Coast Village Association is proud to announce the First Annual ‘Coast Village Week,’ a weeklong celebration that will showcase […]
Society is happy to announce that the famed Montecito celebration of Old Spanish Days (OSD), known as the “Noche de Gala,” has been revitalized and will be held on Saturday, July 27, after its 30-year hiatus. The event, re-imagined by OSD El Presidente 2023 David Bolton, is hosted at Casa del Herrero, with tickets on […]
