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Apr222024
CRISTAL’S PICKS: SANTA BARBARA EVENTS IN MAY 2024
A Taste of May on California’s Central Coast
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Apr82024
HAVE YOU TAKEN SANTA BARBARA'S RED TILE WALKING TOUR YET?
Exploring Santa Barbara's Architectural Heritage by Foot
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Mar312024
SANTA BARBARA EVENTS IN APRIL 2024
April Delights, Santa Barbara Edition
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Apr42024
THE SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
In Addition to Its Rich History, Charm, Convenience and Connections, SBA Now Offers VIP Concierge Service
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Apr12024
THE MELODIC LEGACY OF SANTA BARBARA’S COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION
More Than a Hundred Years of Enhancing Santa Barbara's Cultural Fabric
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Mar42024
THE ENDURING TRADITION OF THE SANTA BARBARA POLO & RACQUET CLUB
Here’s to the Past, Present, and Future of a Premier U.S. Home of the “Sport of Kings”
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Feb122024
THE FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Taking a Holistic Approach to Nourish Our Entire Community
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Dec182023
THE PRIVATE CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA AND MONTECITO
Embrace the Essence of Elegance and Prestige in California's Coastal Paradise
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Dec112023
HOLIDAY GIVING: GIFT WORTHY SANTA BARBARA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Unwrap the Gift of Giving
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Nov302023
HEAL THE OCEAN, ONE WAVE AT A TIME
A Closer Look at the Essential Santa Barbara Environmental Nonprofit
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Nov232023
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUMS: OASES OF ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURE
Exploring What, Where, When, Why, How, and a Host of Visual Treasures
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Nov62023
DIRECT RELIEF: DELIVERING VITAL MEDICAL AID, FROM SANTA BARBARA TO THE WORLD
75 Years Providing National and International Disaster Relief Wherever and Whenever Needed
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Sep142023
THE LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Preserving Paradise
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Sep112023
THE OUTSTANDING SANTA BARBARA CULINARY SCENE
A Gastronomic Journey Exploring Some of the City's Best-loved Restaurants
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Sep72023
A TRIBUTE TO SBMA DIRECTOR AND CEO LARRY J. FEINBERG
Celebrating a Santa Barbara Cultural Leader
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Aug72023
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DAVID CROSBY IN SANTA BARBARA
A Tribute Concert at the Lobero Theater
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Aug32023
THOMAS KELLER: FROM MICHELIN STARS TO MONTECITO
The Renowned Chef Brings His Star-making Culinary Magic to the Coral Casino
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Jul312023
EXPLORING THE ENCHANTING SANTA BARBARA ARTS DISTRICT
There is something for every taste along this delightful section of State Street
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Jul132023
CRISTAL’S PICKS FOR THE BEST BREAKFAST IN SANTA BARBARA
Because Breakfast is the Foundation of a Successful Day
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Jul62023
THE PROJECT FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Preparing Santa Barbara County For The Next Debris Flow
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Jun42023
UNVEILING THE BARBAKOW FAMILY CENTER FOR FILM STUDIES
Empowering Creativity and Learning in Santa Barbara
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Jun12023
SPOTLIGHT ON SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER
Protecting the Ecological Integrity of the Santa Barbara Channel and Its Surrounding Watersheds
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May222023
UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
Honoring a Century of Local Empowerment
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Mar32023
SBFSC: FREE FIRE PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS AND HOME ASSESSMENTS
The Fire Safe Council of Santa Barbara County is Offering Homeowners Vital No-cost Information
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Feb272023
THE WONDERS OF SELF CARE, SANTA BARBARA STYLE
The Best Ways to Indulge in Wellness
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Feb62023
LOOK! IT’S SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE
Antelope, Birds, Seals, and More
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Feb22023
SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK: CREATING A PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE
Plus, 12 Ways Santa Barbara Homeowners Can Help
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Jan202023
WINE TASTING ROOMS IN BUELLTON?
The Santa Ynez Valley Hamlet Transitions From Pea Soup to a Posh Pastime
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Jan162023
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART’S RIDLEY-TREE EDUCATION CENTER
Integrating Art into People’s Lives Thanks to Two Visionary Women
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Jan42023
SPOTLIGHT ON THE MONTECITO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Fostering the Spirit of Montecito for More Than 50 Years
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Dec52022
GIVING TUESDAY: NOT JUST A ONE DAY EVENT
Support Local and Give Back to Our Community
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Oct42022
SANTA BARBARA HAUNTINGS
Local Spooky Attractions and Ghost Tours
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Sep302022
SANTA BARBARA’S ARLINGTON THEATER
The Tragic History of the Architectural Wonder
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Jul272022
THINGS TO DO IN MONTECITO: A STYLISH SUMMER PRIMER
Summer takes on a sophisticated vibe when considering things to do in Montecito, where stunning natural beauty is complemented by spectacular residential architecture, chic shops and distinctive dining. It's no wonder well-known celebrities and major powerbrokers who could live anywhere in the world call this tucked-away seaside haven home.
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Jul202022
WHALE WATCHING IN SANTA BARBARA
Hop aboard a whale-watching vessel and experience an up-close and personal connection with the largest mammals on earth. The Santa Barbara Channel is one of the best places in the world for spotting whales due to our nutrient-rich water. And we’re not only talking about whales here. Spotting dolphins is a daily occurrence, along with porpoises and other amazing creatures.
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Jul182022
A GUIDE TO SANTA BARBARA SUMMER CAMPS
Attending one of the Santa Barbara summer camps can be life-changing for children, especially when it comes to making new friends, learning new things, and exploring the great outdoors. Here in our communities, there are more than 150 summer camps to choose from where kids can unplug while learning about teamwork and independence.
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Jul132022
THINGS TO DO IN SANTA BARBARA THIS SUMMER
Ahhh, summer fun in Santa Barbara. Summer means kayaking along our beautiful coast, taking an early morning hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains or an afternoon bike ride along the beach
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Jun42022
SANTA BARBARA ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS
Without a doubt, Santa Barbara’s architecture is one of the city’s most defining features. There’s a deliberate consistency to the aesthetic here that’s been cultivated by city leaders since the early 1920’s. The commitment to upholding these standards over the generations has resulted in a signature style; one that reflects the Santa Barbara lifestyle
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Jan232022
Local Spotlight: Historic Ocean View Ranch
The new owners of Dos Pueblos, Santa Barbara County’s historic ocean view ranch, have big plans for the future that include restoration, education and research. The property, which was on the market for many years listed at $40 million, was finally picked up by the family of Roger Himovitz from the Schulte family who owned the property since 1977.
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May252020
Montecito Realtor Cristal Clarke in the News
In a recent blog, I shared Montecito Realtor Cristal Clarke’s expert opinion in my post Santa Barbara Housing Market in the Shadow of COVID-19 and the media is responding.
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Jun162020
5 Iconic Santa Barbara Estates
Santa Barbara has long been synonymous with gracious living: its hillsides and beaches home to some of the grandest estates in the country.
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Jul242020
SANTA BARBARA DAY TRIPS
Convenient Sanity Savers Right in Your Own Backyard
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Aug212020
Harry and Meghan: Montecito’s Newest High-profile Residents
Journalists from all over the world are reaching out to me about Montecito’s newest celebrity family, popularly known as Harry and Meghan: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Sep122020
The Art of Backyard Stargazing in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara and Montecito are renowned for having perfect Mediterranean weather and miles of pristine beaches. But what many don’t realize, or at least notice, is that at night the sky is filled with stars and planets; perfect for backyard stargazing.
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Oct272020
20 Things to Love About Santa Barbara
It seems like a bit of a disservice to list only 20 things to love about Santa Barbara. Enumerating all the great things residents enjoy here, however, would take up a great deal more space than this blog post allows.
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Feb62021
The State Street Promenade: Santa Barbara Al Fresco
For the first time in more than two months, thanks to the reopening of the State Street Promenade, cooped-up Santa Barbarians can now grab a bite to eat at one of the area's celebrated restaurants — and stay awhile to savor it.
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Jun32021
Local Spotlight: The Santa Barbara Airport
As the 13th largest airport in California, Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) typically serves more than a million passengers every year. Known as the gateway to the American Rivera, SBA currently offers nonstop flights to Dallas-Ft.
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Jul222021
Local Spotlight: Montecito’s Lotusland: One of the World’s 10 Best Gardens
Everyone knows about Santa Barbara’s beautiful beaches, impressive architecture, and perfect Mediterranean weather, but do you know about Montecito’s Lotusland?
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Sep12021
The Santa Barbara Bowl: A Shrine to the Performing Arts
The Santa Barbara Bowl, a 4,562-seat amphitheater, is historic in setting and at the forefront of the music industry. The beautiful outdoor concert venue with views of the Channel Islands and Downtown Santa Barbara hosts some of the biggest names in concert touring.
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Oct142021
A Star is Born Among Montecito Restaurants
Attention Montecito foodies: the flourishing culinary scene here just got better with the first Michelin Star Montecito restaurant. In fact, Sushi | Bar Montecito is one of three eateries on the Central Coast to make the list this year: another first.
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Nov212021
Giving Back: Montecito Realtor Cristal Clarke in the News
Montecito Realtor Cristal Clarke has made the news again. It’s not surprising that over the years Cristal has been featured in many articles on the topic of real estate -- locally, regionally, and nationally.
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Nov262021
It’s a Baby Boom at the Santa Barbara Zoo
It's been a busy couple of years for births at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Earlier this year, an Amur leopard was born, and last year the zoo welcomed an African lion cub and a Masai giraffe.
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Jan42019
The Santa Barbara School District
Many of my customers ask me about the Santa Barbara School District, the main public school district that serves Santa Barbara and Goleta. I am happy to answer that the Santa Barbara’s public school district is highly rated; with 15,453 students in grades K-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1.
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Jul22019
Santa Barbara Farmers’ Markets Farm Stands And Gourmet Shops
The Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market offers some of the freshest produce on the West Coast. You can also find an incredible selection of local goods at these markets.
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Jul302019
No Kid Hungry: The Manifest Altruism of Actor Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges brings more to the Santa Barbara community than his superstar status. A longtime resident of Montecito, the Academy Award winner is also the national spokesperson for the No Kid Hungry program and an advocate for the free lunch program in Santa Barbara.
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Dec202019
Running Trails in Santa Barbara: 8 of the Most Popular
Why not make 2020 your year to explore the wonderful running trails in Santa Barbara? After all, this vibrant community is home to a large and active endurance community.
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