Santa Barbara and Montecito: Past and Present (1920)
Santa Barbara and Montecito: Past and Present (1920)
Santa Barbara and Montecito: Past and Present (1920)
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Local Santa Barbara Realtor & Contractor Launches a New Resource for Santa Barbara Homes for Sale
Local Santa Barbara Realtor & Contractor Launches a New Resource for Santa Barbara Homes for Sale
Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2010
Prominent Santa Barbara, CA Realtor and general contractor Alden Fairbanks, along with his firm Market Ready Properties, recently announced the launch of their new website, MarketReadyProperties.com, an online portal to the Santa Barbara real estate market. The site features a showcase of Santa Barbara properties for sale, a variety of tools designed to facilitate the real estate process, and more information on the firm’s wide range of services.
Market Ready Properties (MRP) distinguishes itself from other real estate firms in the area by providing services that extend beyond the ordinary. “The name of our company says it all,” says Fairbanks. “We specialize in adding value to a property, enhancing its curb appeal, and ensuring that it is truly ‘market ready.’ What’s more, we do all this at little or no cost to our clients.”
MRP combines the forces of a full-service brokerage with that of a general contracting firm, resulting in a much more extensive menu of services and an easier, more convenient experience for buyers and sellers. For sellers, the firm prepares the house before putting it on the market, taking care of deferred maintenance issues and improving the curb appeal. As for buyers, MRP strives to add value to the home being purchased and to help their clients avoid stress and save money by taking care of move-in repairs.
“Our goal is to unlock the true potential of our clients’ property,” says Fairbanks. “We assess each property, make a list of the most appeal-enhancing and cost-effective repairs and improvements, and perform these at a 60-70% discount below going contracting rates.”
As a reputable Santa Barbara CA Realtor and general contractor, Alden Fairbanks specializes in real estate throughout the greater Santa Barbara area, including those in the communities of Carpinteria, Goleta, Montecito and Summerland. For more information on homes for sale in Santa Barbara, California, as well as the firm’s services, visit their site, http://www.MarketReadyProperties.com.
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Santa Barbara Cemetery 88
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Santa Barbara Cemetery 86
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Santa Barbara Cemetery 86
Image by Eccentric Jeff
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Image by dsearls
This is a house that made it. It's above Parma Park on the south side of West Mountain Drive. It is surrounded by orchards and vineyards, from what I can tell from this view and this aerial shot. I believe the house on the left side of that shot is gone. Not sure, though.
Montecito Church Door
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Beautiful courtyard...
Celebrate a Century Of Cinema on The American Riviera- 2010 Marks the 100th Anniversary of Filmmaking in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA (Vocus) December 3, 2009
Santa Barbara offers film lovers, stargazers and history buffs a cinematic feast this winter. 2010 marks the 100th year of filmmaking in Santa Barbara, where California's film industry originally planted roots before migrating south to Hollywood. Kicking off the milestone, It's Complicated, a new film from writer/director/producer Nancy Meyers, opens Christmas Day and beautifully showcases the destination's enduring aesthetic appeal. The celebration continues with the 25th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 4-14, when Oscar contenders and the industry's best will gather on The American Riviera for 10 days of screenings, tribute events, panel discussions and parties.
Whether scouting sites dating back to Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1923), sipping pinot noir on the Sideways (2004) wine trail or watching cutting-edge cinema in historic theatres during the Film Festival, visitors will discover that Santa Barbara looks as good in real life as she does on the big screen. Visit the SantaBarbaraCA.com/filmtour microsite for Santa Barbara film trivia, suggested movie tour itineraries, a guide to It's Complicated locations, Film Festival information and a list of hotels with star-studded histories--including Charlie Chaplin's Montecito Inn.
"Santa Barbara is steeped in film history, and our proximity to Los Angeles and diversity of locations keeps that filmmaking tradition alive today," reflects Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner Geoff Alexander. "For a community of our size, the $ 30 million of revenue the industry generates annually has a significant impact on our local economy. When you factor in the caliber of talent that the Film Festival brings to town and the power players in the industry who call Santa Barbara home--or second home--it's easy to see why Santa Barbara is often referred to as 'Hollywood North.'"
Like many great movie characters, Santa Barbara's film history has a humble beginning. As home to California's first major movie studio, the legendary Flying A Studio (1910), Santa Barbara was a modest hub to film's early pioneers during the silent era. But it wasn't until Cecil B. DeMille shot the sandscapes of Guadalupe in The Ten Commandments that Santa Barbara gained a reputation for locations worthy of stardom. Since then, the region has been cast in classics such as Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Endless Summer (1966), Scarface (1983), Of Mice & Men (1992), Adaptation (2002) and Seabiscuit (2003). More recently, Santa Barbara set the stage for the Oscar-winning, wine-infused comedy Sideways (2004), as well as Hidalgo (2004), Grindhouse (2006), Alpha Dog (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean III: At World's End (2007) and There Will Be Blood (2007).
In It's Complicated, Meyers directs Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin in a comedy about love, divorce and everything in between. The film opens Christmas Day and will put Santa Barbara back in the limelight. Much of the story is set in Santa Barbara, where restaurant/bakery owner Jane (Streep), resides. From actual filming locations to intricate production design details, Santa Barbara's style is omnipresent in the comedy. Establishing shots of Santa Barbara help to create an authentic sense of place. In addition to scenes filmed in residential areas of Montecito, the film was shot in front of numerous downtown landmarks, including the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and historic El Paseo.
Screening more than 200 films from around the world, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will roll out the red carpet February 4-14 for its 25th year. State Street will transform into an urban hiking trail as filmgoers make their way from one theatre to another to catch the most talked about films. A special historic series featuring three shorts filmed in 1910 will be screened in honor of the 100th anniversary of filmmaking in Santa Barbara, paired with a lecture at Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Panels about directing, screenwriting and producing bring the year's most gifted to the forefront for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make a movie. Adding to the glitz are high-profile celebrities honored for their outstanding work in films of 2009, including the recently announced honorees Sandra Bullock, Colin Firth, James Cameron, Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Stanley Tucci and Christoph Waltz. Tickets and passes are on sale now.
The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission offers a comprehensive film tourism microsite, SantaBarbaraCA.com/filmtour, ideal for the Accidental Tourist who enjoys sleuthing the settings made famous in films, reliving history or sleeping where the stars slept. Complimentary Lonely Planet Santa Barbara Film Tour pocket guides and Sideways movie tour maps are also available.
CONTACT: Shannon Turner Brooks, Director of Communications
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission
805.966.9222 x112
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Santa Barbara and Montecito: Past and Present
Santa Barbara and Montecito: Past and Present
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Santa Barbara County Visitor Industry Is Open For Business
Santa Barbara, CA (Vocus) November 18, 2008
The Tea Fire, which burned 1,940 acres in the hills of Montecito and Santa Barbara, is 100 percent contained and inflicted no damage to visitor infrastructure. There is no trace of smoke in the air in tourism areas; however an Air Quality Watch will remain in effect for a period of time for localized residential areas where ash and soot may be stirred up by vehicle traffic and higher winds. Several residential areas remained closed for safety reasons.
"Our hearts go out to the residents who lost their homes in the fire. We're grateful to all of the firefighters who worked so hard to contain this fire and keep our area safe for residents and visitors," said Kathy Janega-Dykes, president & CEO of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission. "Santa Barbara County is open for business. We're also thankful that visitors can safely enjoy our hotels and area attractions, including beaches, wineries, museums, historic sites, golf courses, nature preserves and much more."
No tourist attractions were damaged in the fire. 130 homes in Santa Barbara and 80 homes in Montecito were destroyed. Mount Calvary Monastery was destroyed, and the Westmont College campus sustained significant damage. Some roads remained closed in residential areas. Road closures, air quality and other Tea Fire Updates can be accessed via the Tea Fire link on www.santabarbaraCA.com.
Visitor Info
Santa Barbara--the American Riviera®--offers a captivating blend of history, distinctive architecture and Southern California lifestyle in a breathtaking setting of glorious palm-lined beaches, majestic mountain ranges and bucolic wine country. A city of white-washed buildings with red tile roofs tucked between the mountains and the sea, Santa Barbara resonates with an irresistibly sensuous and laid-back allure. Set on the Pacific with 100 miles of sweeping coastline, Santa Barbara and its environs lie just 92 miles north of Los Angeles and 332 miles south of San Francisco. Visitors may arrive via scenic Highway 101, daily stops on Amtrak or via air service to Santa Barbara Airport or Los Angeles International Airport. Santa Barbara County offers 168 diverse lodging options, ranging from deluxe resorts and stylish boutique hotels to romantic inns and rustic guest ranches. Visit www.santabarbaraCA.com for visitor information and Hot Deals.
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Santa Barbara Cemetery 64
A few nice montecito images I found:
Santa Barbara Cemetery 64
Image by Eccentric Jeff
Japanese Garden, Lotusland
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Japanese Garden, Lotusland
www.lotusland.org/gardens/japanese.htm
Photographed at Lotusland Santa Barbara, California
USA
15 Sep 2006
Northwest Horticulture Society Santa Barbara Tour
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Agave attenuata
Image by brewbooks
Agave attenuata central Mexico
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_attenuata
Photographed at Lotusland Santa Barbara, California
USA
15 Sep 2006
Northwest Horticulture Society Santa Barbara Tour
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