By Lisa Duncan Surrounded by striking black-and-white photographs from across his remarkable career, Jeff charmed the packed gallery with deeply personal tales from film sets spanning more than 90 movies. Guests listened intently as he reminisced about working alongside his father, Lloyd Bridges, on Sea Hunt, and photographing life on the set of The Fabulous […]
By Lisa Duncan Mother’s Day at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields unfolded in glorious Riviera style this weekend, with champagne flowing, complimentary rosé tastings for mothers, children twirling, and the manicured grounds positively blooming with fashionable families gathered to celebrate the extraordinary influence mums have on the lives around them. Among the celebrity guests enjoying […]
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By Lisa Duncan With the soft morning sun casting golden ribbons across the sea, family, friends, and fellow servicemen gathered on the sand beside the Santa Barbara Yacht Club this week to honor retiring U.S. Coast Guard officer Julian Bell – and what unfolded was far more than a military ceremony. It became a moving […]
By Lisa Duncan The Santa Barbara Polo Club launched its 115th season in glittering style this weekend with Polo in Paradise, proving once again that nowhere does sport-meets-society quite like the manicured fields of our Eden by the Sea. The mood was champagne-fueled and Riviera chic, with the ladies arriving in sweeping Kentucky Derby-worthy hats […]
By Lisa Duncan Solvang positively swooned this week as the storied Rancho Visitadores rode once more into town – the group comprising over 700 sun-kissed, spur-clad horsemen in what may be the most strapping stampede to grace the Santa Ynez Valley – a handsome homage to heritage, horsemanship, and heart. Among those watching with delight […]
By Lisa Duncan One half expected passports at the door as the Channel City Club toasted its 80th anniversary with an afternoon of international intrigue and impeccable hospitality at the University Club of Santa Barbara. Held in the University Club’s stately quarters, the anniversary fête paired festive elegance with intellectual gravitas in splendid style. The […]
By Lisa Duncan It was an evening of smoke, spice, and celebration as friends and family gathered for a festive birthday bash honoring Rick Oshay. With a lively Barbecue Cook-Off theme, the event brought together a close-knit community for a night filled with flavor, music, and heartfelt moments. Guests were treated to an impressive spread […]
By Maria McCall The Santa Barbara Public Library Plaza glimmered with royal blue velvet tablecloths and lively energy for the Santa Barbara School of Squash (SBSOS) annual gala. Guests savored delicious fare from SB Courthouse Distillery while the entertaining and fun emcee Geoff Green drove a spirited paddle raise and live auction for over 150 […]
By Maria McCall At a recent gathering hosted by Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub, Charles Hopper, president & CEO of the Santa Barbara Zoo, shared his vision for the SB Zoo’s future. Introduced by the bank’s Chief Strategy Officer Megan Orloff, who described him as a devoted dad, doting grandpa, and visionary leader with boundless […]
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By Lisa Duncan If ever there were a day to remind one why life in this Eden by the beach is simply jolly good fun, it was the Santa Barbara Yacht Club’s 154th opening day – a sun-splashed, sea-swept celebration of sailing and society. As the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast of […]
By Lisa Duncan Darling, if ever there were an excuse to don something floaty and sip something chilled, it was the opening night of Aquean at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. The evening was balmy and golden, drawing a spiffy Montecito crowd to the waterfront setting with seaside sophistication. The Pacific, just beyond, shimmered softly […]
By Lisa Duncan Santa Barbara’s social set turned out in fine form last week for a most agreeable cause, gathering at the Lobero Theatre in support of More Mesa – that rare, windswept stretch of coastline, wonderfully wild and beautifully free for all to enjoy. The evening began, as all proper evenings should, with a […]
By Lisa Duncan Santa Barbara positively twinkled to life this weekend as the ever-enchanting Old Spanish Days Fiesta set the tone for a season of pageantry, pride, and rarefied revelry – a rather splendid social swirl, if ever there was one. With events unfolding across town, anticipation for Fiesta 2026 is already deliciously palpable – […]
By Lisa Duncan Warren Butler, a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of experience in the Santa Barbara hospitality industry, and Candice Cao, a locally active artist and internationally minded creative business professional originally from Beijing, met within the Santa Barbara community and recently celebrated their marriage. Candice previously served as a torchbearer for the 2022 Beijing […]
