Tag archives: Coast Village Road

Forget sitting at the head of the table. A true Top Dog belongs smack dab in the middle of the family. And Milo clearly knows his place. Surrounded by his people and sporting a grin almost as big as theirs, he captures what being a Top Dog is really all about. It isn’t about pedigree […]

“I’m blown away by the amount of people and the excitement,” Margaret O’Leary said, looking around her packed new Coast Village Road boutique. From County Kerry to San Francisco to Montecito, Margaret has come a stylish distance from the single handloom she began with in a San Francisco bedroom in 1990. And apparently, Montecito wanted […]

Saturday went to the dogs; Sunday belonged to the cars. Coast Village Road turned an ordinary September weekend into a two-day neighborhood promenade during Coast Village Week, pairing four-legged charm with four-wheeled glamour. Saturday’s Dog Days Photo Booth brought families, children and camera-ready canines to the village. Dogs posed with nautical props, oversized sunglasses and […]

Coast Village Week is here. From September 10 through 17, the boutiques, restaurants, and galleries along Coast Village Road are running promotions, receptions and events all week long. The biggest question of the weekend, though, is whether your dog is about to become famous. Top Dog Days Photo Booth | Saturday, Noon to 3 pm […]

Coast Village Week is making a splash September 10-17. Creativity, celebration and hospitality will be front and center as locals and visitors explore Coast Village Road, where you’ll find good vibes and great engagement while you mingle, shop and dine. Our merchants are going the extra mile to make their spaces inviting and fun with […]

Coast Village Road traded its everyday stroll for a full-on Fiesta as more than 250 Santa Barbara and Montecito residents gathered to kick off the 2026 Old Spanish Days season. Music spilled into the street, dancers twirled in brilliant color, and the village transformed into a lively celebration of Santa Barbara’s history and heritage. A […]

Old Spanish Days. Possibly you’ve heard of this adorably sleepy little Santa Barbara tradition. Horses feature in the thing, I think. There is a little dancing. Some of the more intrepid participants don period costumes and wander about. But for the influx of an estimated 100,000 visitors for the five-day celebration, you could blink and […]

Clark’s Montecito | Happy Hour: Every day from 3 to 5 pm | 1/2 off martinis, 1/2 off burgers, $5 Trumer Pilsner, $10 featured wine, $5 oyster shooters, $2 off oysters – Wine Wednesdays: 1/2 off bottles of wine all day • Lilac | Happy Hour: Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 pm | Featuring […]

The 101 Highway construction frustration has come to a few new heads with the April installation of the Coast Village Road at Hermosillo Drive traffic light, purported to be “temporary.” (We hear you, residents who’ve been used to a quiet two-lane road without roundabouts and traffic lights.) Press from the Montecito Community Connect Group states, […]

The insider’s guide to what’s good •Veronica Beard Montecito | June 12-13 from 12 to 6 pm | Trunk Show featuring Thatch Jewelry– New Collaboration | Thursday, June 18 from 4 to 6 pm | Celebrate the launch of VB x Pauline de Roussy de Sales collaboration. Exclusively in Montecito, this collection captures the art […]

Belrose Estate Jewelers | Spring Treat: $750 off your purchase of $3,000 | Offer valid on full price items only (excluding watches and handbags). Valid until May 31, 2026! •Daniel Gibbings | May 13 to June 4| Booking Consultation appointments for Custom Design jewelry with Daniel. Please call or email or secure your appointment time.  […]

Check out the specials and highlights along Coast Village Road this marvelous May! • Clark’s Montecito | Happy Hour: Every day from 3 to 5 pm | 1/2 off martinis, 1/2 off burgers, $5 Trumer Pilsner, $10 featured wine, $5 oyster shooters, $2 off oysters Wine Wednesdays: 1/2 off bottles of wine all day Wine […]

Want the insiders guide to what’s good right here on Coast Village Road? Peruse specials and highlights, and see what’s happening during happy and beyond with our new Coast Village feature! •Clark’s Montecito | Happy Hour: Every day from 3 to 5 pm | 1/2 off martinis, 1/2 off burgers, $5 Trumer Pilsner, $10 featured […]

Hello loves! Wonder no more my dears about the latest on new biz in Montecito. I am here with the first dining notes teaser on the soon-to-open Monte’s Restaurant, at 1198 Coast Village Road.  Sipping my organic matcha tea as I write this, I can hear you sigh, “The location with the most storied restaurant […]

If you’ve been following The Society Edit and Local News Bytes, you’ve been anticipating the opening of New York-based lifestyle brand Veronica Beard at 1269 Coast Village Road. It’s likely on your way to Lucky’s you’ve stopped by this iconic brand’s newest brick and mortar store, which opened a few weeks ago.  We reached out to […]

Light up the holiday spirit this Dec. 4 from 4-6 pm with the community and Coast Village businesses. The tree is already in place in front of Richie’s Barber Shop, and the lighting will be accompanied by Rosewood Miramar hot chocolate, Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Quartet, letter box for Santa letters, and more. Montecito County […]

Montecito was all sunny for full-on fun at the annual Ghost Village Road, proving once again we are here for the treats! Every business on Coast Village Road through to the Montecito Country Mart went all out, with their teams dressed to scarily impress while dishing out the goodies. Kids of all ages came in […]

A whole lot of All Hallows’ Eve events have already taken place last weekend and earlier this week, but there are still plenty of pickins, so put on your costume and party down. First up, Montecito. Ghost Village Road runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 31. Richie’s Barbershop recreates The Wizard of […]