Shaping California’s Architectural Landscape Lutah Maria Riggs was an American architect known for her lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Santa Barbara, Montecito, and California as a whole. Her designs have become iconic symbols of the area’s affluent lifestyle and have helped shape the distinctive architectural identity that sets Montecito and Santa Barbara apart…

Summerland, the seaside haven located between Carpinteria and Montecito, is a two-exit town home to antique stores, shops, and eateries. In 2019, Field + Fort opened its doors on the east end of Lillie Avenue as a decor shop and cafe dedicated to “essentials of elevated living.” Featuring menu items like shakshuka, savory porridge, and…

With an innovative collection of food and beverage concepts, Acme Hospitality is behind Santa Barbara favorites Loquita, The Lark, La Paloma, and seven other restaurants and wine bars centered around Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Despite the group having multiple businesses located in the same neighborhood, they are successful due to their unique concepts, with a…