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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

MID-YEAR UPDATE SHOWS MARKET STABILIZATION, P. 14 A GUIDE TO MONTECITO’S MANY NEIGHBORHOODS, P. 16 PRIVATE CLUBS OFFER SOCIALIZATION AND CURATED EXPERIENCES, P. 42

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Seeking a Montecito Beach Neighborhood Home?

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Real Estate Snapshot – A market recap of the first half of 2022, including stats in Montecito and beyond, notable 93108 sales, discussion of the palpable shift in the market and associated factors, and a look into what’s expected the second half of the year

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Ins and Outs – Learn about the 93108’s dozen or so unique neighborhoods and what people love about them, plus some of the residences on the market or that have recently sold

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Home Design Roundup – Whether it’s looking for a full renovation or just some new furnishings, here is a roundup of the interior designers and boutiques for adorning your home

Discover the coveted beach neighorhoods of Montecito!

Steps to Miramar and Butterfly beaches, the world class Rosewood Resort and the fine dining and shopping of Coast Village Road. Whether you are seeking a vintage cottage on a tree-lined lane, or oceanfront splendor, contact me for a confidential review of on and off market opportunities.

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Real Estate Gains – Capital gains can be a pain with a capital ‘C’ if you don’t know what you’re doing. This practical piece gives some basic background and even a few tips for maximizing gains.

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Montecito on the Move – Now that Coast Village Road will be privy to a big chunk of tax dollars, what can we expect to see as the newlyapproved Community Benefit Improvement District evolves?

JACQUELINE WALTERS

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Power of Privacy – There’s a plethora of private clubs in Montecito to cater to individual tastes. Here is the latest happening with each one and what they offer as a member.

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Mortgage Minute – A look at mortgage and options for prospective buyers who may be asset-rich yet qualified-income poor

Key Santa Barbara County Contacts – If you’re new in the area or just need to find the right office to call, this one-stop shop of contacts will help you get ahold of who you’re looking for in the county

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CAREY KENDALL Proud to represent this stunning 5+/- Acre Equestrian Ranchette in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley

Exquisite ranch estate set on 5+/- immaculate acres in Rancho Estates. 4,500+/- sf main house, plus a 2 bedroom 2nd residence, barn, studio, arena, and pastures. Impeccably maintained and gated, the property is private, serene, and thoughtfully designed. Finding such a ‘turn-key’ equestrian estate with this special ambiance is unique and will satisfy the most discerning buyer.

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anuary through June statistics are in, and the Santa Barbara South Coast real estate market is showing a stabilization, marked by increased inventory, fewer sales, a higher number of days on market, and fewer multiple offer situations.

Median sales price remains high: $2.2M for the month of June, which is a slight bump from May’s number ($2.14M).

The market started to balance about six weeks ago as interest rates went up this spring and inflation went through the roof. Through May, the market continued to be a strong seller’s market that was showing signs of normalizing, with 584 homes and condos sold in the South County (Carpinteria to Goleta, including Montecito and Hope Ranch) at the end of May. This was a 39% decrease in sales over 2021, when we saw 814 homes close from January through May. In a pre-pandemic year, we’d expect to see about 575 homes close in the first five months of the year. The number of sales leveled out due to the continued lack of inventory, and a sort of gridlock among homeowners, many of whom lamented that they would like to sell and trade up, but had nowhere to go.

One of the key markers that indicates the heat of the market is the number of days on market, or DOM. The average number of days on market at the end of May was 23 days, which is less than half of what it was last year (50). This means that listings were selling almost immediately, and we were not accumulating inventory like we would in a “normal” year. Just two months later, the average number of days on market is closer to 30, which indicates that the frenzied “auction” environment of buyers scrambling to scoop up inventory immediately is behind us, which is a good thing for the market in general.

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ur median sales price in June 2022 was a whopping $2,250,000, with a median list price of $2,112,500. One year ago those numbers were, respectively: $1,995,000 (median sales price), and $1,925,000 (median list price). This is a 12.8% increase in median sales price in the last year, and the median sales price has increased nearly $1M in the last two years in the South County!

What’s causing this? It’s a simple equation of supply and demand. On the demand side we have had buyers flocking to our market the last two years – although, recent increases in interest rates have pushed some buyers out of the market; more on that

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Ins and Outs

by Mark Ashton Hunt

Mark and his wife, Sheela Hunt, are real estate agents. His family goes back nearly 100 years in Santa Barbara. Mark’s grandparents – Bill and Elsie Hunt – were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.

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ontecito is a small town with a big presence, and it’s not just our famous residents… it’s this place. Just a mile or few from the ocean to the highest home on the hill. Nature all around. Creeks and hiking trails, small chic shops, and amazing restaurants, a reputation warranted and earned over the last 100 years.

From the beaches to the foothills. From rural, eastern Montecito to west Montecito on the edge of Santa Barbara to the estates behind gates on Picacho Lane to the condos on Coast Village Road, we are all residents of this special place and together we can keep what drew us all here: a clean, cozy, beautiful upscale beach town with great schools, community involvement, and a vibe that welcomes those who take the time to visit and live here.

For those new to town, and those not yet living here but considering a move, let me provide a quick introduction to the various neighborhoods in Montecito. While Montecito is within the 93108 zip code, not all homes within the 93108 are in the Montecito Union School or Cold Spring School District (the two public elementary schools in the area). If school district is important to you, please check with the school you are interested in to ensure the address of a home you are considering buying or renting is in that district or not.

This is a rough guide; some omissions or missed streets may be noted by locals, as I can’t name every block here. That said, I will start on the west side of Montecito and head east, from the edge of Santa Barbara to the border of Summerland and Carpinteria and quite frankly, anywhere within the 93108 can be an amazing place to live. It’s just good to be here.

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any homes in the Eucalyptus Hill area have ocean views, privacy, and are located within the Cold Spring School District. Homes in this area begin around $2.5M up to $10M in general (with a few mega estates pushing into the $20’s… million, that is). This area rests above the Montecito Club with streets heading to the east, including Cima Linda, Rametto, and the namesake street, Eucalyptus Hill Road.

Convenient to Santa Barbara as well as the Upper and Lower villages in Montecito, this area has been growing in popularity and is the closest 93108 neighborhood to the greater Santa Barbara area.

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Home Design Roundup

by Zach Rosen

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Making Home Your Own ontecito has long had its eye on style and recently Summerland is becoming a hotbed for finding the design, décor, and items that adorn your bed and interior spaces. Here is a roundup of the designers and stores in the area that help make our homes feel like home.

Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Design

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arc Normand Gelinas, based in Montecito with a Rhode Island office as well, has consulted on projects since 1987 in New York, Santa Barbara, Aspen, and Rhode Island. Having spent considerable time in New York and Paris, he has an eye for art and aesthetics, with his work spanning classic styles like mid-century modern and Spanish colonial style to more modern furnishings, and having been featured in House Beautiful and Traditional Home, among others.

Visit marcnormandgelinas.com.

Ann James Interior Design

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aving worked in Southern California and the 805 region for 37 years, Ann James has developed a “squadron” of vendors and contractors that are time-tested relationships, with them trusting fully in each other’s skills and work.

Her designs are “custom residential,” meaning she is not looking to pull furniture from a showroom, but rather to design a space that is based off what they desire, noting that sometimes it is almost as important to look for “what they don’t like,” as what they do, to craft a space that will feel comfortable for the years to come.

Visit annjamesinteriors.com.

Kathryne Designs Inc.

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ith over 20 years of experience in the industry, Kathryne Dahlman is a dynamic designer that has worked on both private residences and commercial spaces. Her work has been showcased in Architectural Digest, Town & Country, Santa Barbara Magazine, C Magazine, Elle Decor, Dwell, and many other prominent publications on interior design. Her Montecito Boutique & Design Studio on Coast Village Road lets guests peruse local art and home items with many lines exclusively available to them in the area, such as Simon Pearce. Of course, they also offer full-design services to help integrate any ideas or items that catch the eye. Visit kdmontecito.com.

Ann James brings over 30 years of experience to each of her designs

Margarita Bravo Interior Designs

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argarita Bravo has offices in Denver, Miami, and Montecito, and her group features a mostly female design team. They have a client-centric approach with their staff taking clients through every step of the design process, including budgeting, designing, procuring, and installation. With a summer home in Barcelona and pulling from European and Latin American inspirations, Margarita’s travels help inspire the vision and style that she and her team bring to both their residential and commercial clients. As they approach a project, Margarita sparkles in her own creativity, informed by her education and world travels, to give a unique look that helps the clients actualize what they have in mind. Visit margaritabravo.com.

Home Crush

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ome Crush embraces the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that accompanies this area and has both a Santa Barbara and a new Summerland location that captures their design approach. These boutiques offer a range of curated and exclusive items on display so that visitors can sit in the furniture, feel the materials, and experience what it’d be like to have that item in their home. As a full design studio, one of their specialties is the integration of electronics and smart-home technologies into a single seamless system that can be customized and operated with ease. These systems are programmable for different times of the day, moods, and conditions, letting your home take on a character that goes beyond just the aesthetics, providing a responsive functionality that sets everything to exactly how one wants their home to feel. Visit home-crush.com.

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MARK ASHTON HUNT Representing Buyers and Sellers in Montecito Specializing in property valuation

If you would like me to make an appointment for you to view any home for sale in Montecito, or for a current market analysis of your home, please contact me directly.

Call/Text Mark @ 805-698-2174 Mark@Villagesite.com www.MontecitoBestBuys.com DRE#01460852

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Real Estate Gains

by John J. Thyne III

Maximize Your Capital Gains Tax Exclusions

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s a broker and real estate attorney of nearly 30 years, one of the most common questions I face is how clients can best maximize their capital gains tax exclusions. Capital gains taxes are a tax on profits realized from the sale of highly appreciated real estate property, art, businesses, stocks, or other such assets.

To calculate capital gains taxes, the general rule is to take the sales price of your property and subtract the transaction costs to establish your net proceeds from sale. Then deduct from your net proceeds your original purchase price, and also subtract the costs of capital improvements (those affecting the sales price: new roof, yes; paint job 15 years ago, no) which will yield your capital gain. Thus, if you purchased a home in 1990 for $800,000, then did $200,000 of capital improvements over the next 30 years and you sold it in 2022 for $4,000,000 at a 5% commission with 1% closing costs, then your net proceeds would be $4,000,000 x 0.94 = $3,760,000 minus your original purchase price of $800,000 = $2,960,000 and then minus the $200,000 of capital improvements for a capital gain of $2,760,000. It does not matter if you had financing or not. Many people conflate cash position after sale, which includes paying off your mortgage, with capital gains – but the concepts are unrelated.

Capital gains tax rates are normally between 15-20% in federal taxes on long-term gains for properties owned more than one year (varies according to income level), and 37% for short-term gains under one year. California, on the other hand, taxes capital gains at the ordinary income rate. Also, after such sales, any depreciation taken on the property is “recaptured.”

The good news is that if you have lived in your property for at least two of the

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past five years as a primary residence, then each spouse has a $250,000 exclusion from capital gains taxes. Thus, for a married couple owning the property above, the taxable capital gain would be reduced by $500,000. No longer are you required to purchase a new property for this exclusion, and you can take this exclusion every two years.

Meanwhile, real estate investors who own non-owner-occupied properties often defer their capital gains taxes (typically until they pass away and hand down their properties with a new “stepped up basis” that starts the count over) by using “Starker Exchanges” under Internal Revenue Code section 1031. In such cases, the investor sells a highly appreciated investment property, transfers the sales proceeds to an accommodator, and that accommodator uses the funds to purchase a replacement property that is then transferred to the investor. If properly conducted, the exchange is not taxed for capital gains because the investor never realized the profit, simply rolled it over into a new investment. There are strict time limits, the property must be of “like kind” (basically another investment property), and any existing debt must be carried through. This is a very popular way to defer capital gains taxes.

Here’s where you can really maximize your capital gains exclusions. In today’s day of granny flats and ADU’s, there is a perfect opportunity to meld these two strategies together. If you rent a room, a guest house, or more on your property, then you can allocate a certain percentage of your sales proceeds to “investment property” represented by those rentals, while also claiming your primary residence exclusion. Thus, in the $4 million example above, if the property includes an ADU that arguably brought 25% of the sales price, then the capital gain could be further reduced by $1,000,000 that would be transferred into a new investment property on which capital gains taxes will be deferred. This is called a “hybrid exchange” and can certainly save a great deal of capital gains taxes.

With today’s very high real estate values this is a factor to consider in each sale.

Before selling your highly appreciated real estate, be sure to visit with an experienced CPA or real estate attorney to plan and maximize your capital gains exclusions. There are many other ways to defer or reduce capital gains taxes including seller financing, “lease to own” contracts, investing in opportunity zones, and selling real property during years in which you’ve experienced capital losses from other investments.

John J. Thyne III is an attorney and senior partner of Thyne Taylor Fox Howard, LLP; a real estate broker and co-owner of Goodwin & Thyne Properties; and a professor of law.

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$1,700,000

$2,280,000

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$3,167,500 $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,370,000 $3,855,000 $6,882,000

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$1,979,000

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$3,325,000 $2,447,500

$1,725,000

$2,479,500

$3,925,000 $4,100,000

$2,050,000

$3,895,000 $5,250,000

$4,245,000 $5,244,133

$2,377,500 $2,737,500 $3,225,000 $5,500,000 $4,825,000

$2,545,000 $2,850,000 $2,125,000 $3,795,000 $3,450,000 $4,485,200

$2,500,000 $2,655,000 $2,832,750 $3,055,000 $4,566,250

$2,167,500 $2,582,500 $4,200,000 $2,975,000 $4,187,166

$2,037,500 $2,535,000 $2,900,000 $3,725,000 $4,125,000

$2,575,000 $2,212,500 $3,202,000 $2,707,500 $4,146,250

$1,831,000 $2,395,000 $2,990,000 $3,800,000 $4,300,000

$2,778,500 $2,819,000 $3,290,000 $2,988,800 $4,112,500

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Montecito on the Move

by Sharon Byrne

Coming to Coast Village Road: A More Welcoming Look and Feel, and FUN!

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hings are looking up on Coast Village Road. Not that the area was faring poorly, by any means, but merchants will get a new boost with a newly formed and approved Community Business Improvement District (CBID). This has been in the works for a couple of years, the brainchild of former Coast Village Association President Bob Ludwick, Vice President Trey Pinner, and Marco Li Mandri, a consultant with New City America.

Components of the Coast Village Community Business Improvement District The initial term of the CBID is five years, renewable for up to 20 years. The annual budget is $296,749. The area includes roughly 350 businesses and 500 employees on Coast Village Road. The geographic area is approximately five to six square blocks consisting of 115 parcels owned by 94 property owners along the Coast Village Road and Los Patos Way area.

Next Steps

They’re in the process of forming the new corporation, required for a Community Business Improvement District. It will take 60-90 days, according to Pinner, including creating organization bylaws and forming an interim board. The current Coast Village Association will then go away.

The new interim board will operate for one year to get everything launched and formalized, and then conduct an official election of a new permanent board, voted in by property owners in the BID. Under California law, BIDs are the democratic vehicle for raising funds and governing their uses within a district.

Now for the Exciting Part: What is the Coast Village CBID Going To Do?

First, a Little Background The Coast Village Association (CVA) was formed in late 2016, as a voluntary merchant and property owner membership group, to advocate with the city for maintenance and services. They scored wins with holiday decorations and terrific events, like the Taste of (photo by Edward Clynes) Coast Village and Fashion Weekend.

The CVA is responsible for the ‘vibe’ in Coast Village Road’s vibrancy.

The problem with voluntary membership groups is ‘free riders,’ businesses that don’t join, but still get the benefits of the team’s work. Thus, voluntary membership groups tend to go away after time, when the core team gets tired of doing all the work and providing all the funding.

Ludwick had been part of the Milpas Association, another business group with a lot of energy in the early 2000s, that peeled back to one to two people, one of whom was Ludwick. California law allows for the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID), where everyone pays in and everyone benefits. The Coast Village Association started working on a BID in 2020, and this June, 79% of property owners voted for formation of it. They’ve just come through the 30-day waiting period to make it official.

Pinner says the team is looking forward to having the budget to provide services the district needs. Here’s the preliminary breakout of how funds will be used: 40% for civic improvements, particularly sidewalks and medians: beautification, cleaning, removing old news racks, and a new flag program tied to holidays and events.

15-20% for safety and security, such as hiring a security company that could patrol multiple properties. Today, some property owners pay for their own security, and they all use different companies. The CBID could see some gains from leveraging economies of scale regarding security. The Hands Across Montecito homeless outreach team, made up heavily of Montecito residents who volunteer and fundraise for the project, has longed for an opportunity to educate the district businesses on how to secure their property, handle mental illness incidents or public intoxication, and how to refer individuals for outreach. The Hands team has had tremendous success at making homelessness rare in Montecito, and when they find someone living without shelter, they get them indoors quickly. What’s been missing is partnership with the business community on Coast Village, so this is a welcome change.

20% would be spent on marketing and placemaking. Pinner would like to see placemaking activities that are easy to replicate, particularly in the medians. Wrapping trees with lights for the holidays is labor-intensive and expensive. Pinner suggests the district could implement up-lighting for trees with changeable colors that keeps it festive, and makes more financial sense.

20% for management and oversight. They anticipate hiring a part-time person to manage the operation, and some office costs.

The Burning Question: What about Ghost Village Road? Long an enormously crowded Santa Barbara and Montecito mass gathering for Halloween, shelved by the pandemic, Pinner says the goal is to make it even more of a great event, like including a haunted house whose proceeds benefit a charity. Probably not in 2022, though, as Omicron variants continue to rage. But definitely in the brighter, more vibrant welcoming future that Coast Village is sailing towards with the new CBID.

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Apr

22 20 16 13 12 15 55 31

May

22 15 17 6 22 15 44 24

23 26 25 16 22 18 51 16

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Aug

14 20 16 18 20 42 24

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13 18 14 10 21 56 26

Nov

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Snapshot (Continued from page 28 28)) later – thanks in part to remote jobs, people pulling money out of a shaky stock market and wanting to diversify wealth, and a new wave of homebuyers entering the market. On the supply side we have an extremely low number of active listings: 210 homes and condos are currently available, about 50 more than this time last year.

For perspective: in 2020 that number was around 285 at the start of summer, and in 2019 (pre-pandemic) it was almost double that, nearly 500. The number of available properties is down over 60% from a more balanced market. Bottom line: yes, inventory is increasing and homes are accumulating, but we are still well behind a normal, pre-pandemic year, which will keep prices elevated.

Sales Prices Still High

In mid-2020 we witnessed a new-to-us phenomenon: the median sales price was higher than the median list price for the first time ever, and that trend has continued every month since, although I predict in the next 30-60 days we will start to see

the median sales price get closer and closer to the median list price, maybe even dip below. The phenomenon of a higher sales price than list price confirms what agents and buyers have been experiencing for two years: that most homes are selling for well above their asking price, thanks to multiple buyers bidding on the same property.

Now, well-priced homes are still getting the attention of multiple buyers, but maybe not 15-20 like in the height of the pandemic.

If you omit Hope Ranch and Montecito from the data, the median sales price at the end of June was $1,950,000, compared to $1,560,000 just one year ago. The average sold price including Hope Ranch and Montecito is $3,435,000, which is an all-time high. This is due to a massive sale on Picacho Lane in April ($52M), two Montecito sales over $20M ($25M on Buena Vista and $21M on Hot Springs Road), and a whopping 25 additional sales over $10M in Montecito, Hope Ranch, and on the Mesa. Last year was just as impressive; there were 29 sales over $10M during the first half of the year. In 2020, there were three.

What remains striking this year is that in the highest end of the market (over $10M), the average days on market was just 66 days, with the median DOM at just 14 days! 68% of the 28 homes that sold over $10M so far this year were on the market fewer than 30 days, which is incredible compared to pre-pandemic years, when estates of this caliber could sometimes be on the market for months on end, if not years.

Condo Sales Down & Prices Way Up

A home in Samarkand sold for a record price in June, garnering multiple offers and selling $305K over asking for a sale price of $3.4M (Listed by Terence Alemann of Alemann and Associates)

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The luxury condo market remains strong: this West Beach townhome sold with multiple offers in March, selling over $200K over list price for $3.6M. The same unit sold in 2018 for $2.3M. (Listed by Calcagno & Hamilton Partners of Berkshire Hathaway)

Let’s single out condos from this data: so far this year there have been 206 sales in the South County, compared to 260 last year. Active and new listings are down, while median and average list and sales prices are up. The median sales price for condos is now $950K, compared to $797K this time last year. Again, the median list price is lower than the median sales price, reflecting the multiple offer situation on the majority of new, well-priced listings.

The number of days on market in the condo segment remains low, just 14 days on average. This is in line with what we saw in 2021. In 2020, that number was more than double, at 38 days.

The luxury condo market is also strong: so far this year we’ve seen the sale of 18 luxury condos in Montecito and Santa Barbara, compared to 13 in the same time period last year.

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Thus far in Montecito, we’ve seen the sale of 103 homes and condos in the MUS and Cold Spring School districts. In 2021, that number was 174, and in 2020, it was 116. Sales ranged from a $1.4M 3/2 condo in Villa Del Montecito to a $52M sale of a 10,000-square-foot estate on Picacho Lane.

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A Quinta Isabella townhome sold in April for $4,525,000, a record for the development (Listed by Susan S Conger with Coldwell Banker) 1086 Channel Drive closed in March after 410 days on the market. Originally listed for $25M, final sold price was $16.8M. (Listed by Cristal Clarke of Berkshire Hathaway)

$4.8M in 2021. Average sold price is $6.9M, down from $6.2M. The first half of the year there were 16 sales over the $10M mark, compared to 22 sales in the same timeframe last year and just one sale over $10M in 2020. Notable sales include 1086 Channel Drive which closed for $16.8M after 410 days on the market; a Quinta Isabella townhome in the Upper Village that sold for a record price of $4,525,000; and a 12,000-square-foot home on Buena Vista that sold for $25M, the second largest sale of the year.

The first half of the year we saw the sale of 20 condos in Montecito, ranging in price from $1.4M to $4.97M. Last year there were 27 sales the first half of the year.

Average number of days on market for these sales is 47, which is comparable to last year’s 50 days. For perspective: in 2020, the average number of days for the 15 condo sales that took place the first half of the year was 158 days!

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sales over $2M, which was staggering at the time. This year that number is even higher: 43 homes have sold over the $2M mark in Goleta in 2022. Hot spots for this kind of activity include San Antonio Creek including the Boulder Ridge development, The Bluffs near the Ritz Carlton, and a few neighborhoods in the Mountain View School District.

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Goleta’s highest price sale this year: Rancho La Paloma, two homes plus guest house on almost four acres at the base of the foothills, sold for $4.7M (Listed by Dianne and Brianna Johnson of Village Properties)

The Santa Ynez Valley remains strong, as sales prices are up over 30% and homes sell for 96% of their list price, on average

The market in Goleta remains strong, thanks in part to some sales on the higher end. The average sales price in Goleta year-to-date is just over $1.5M, compared to $1,280,000 last year at this time. There have been 226 total sales so far this year in Goleta, compared to 238 in the same time period of 2021.

Goleta sales prices continue to impress; last year at this time there had been 38

In the Santa Ynez Valley, we saw the sale of 129 homes, condos, and PUDs in the first half of the year, ranging in price from a $430K, 1/1 single-family home in Buellton to a 56-acre ranch in Santa Ynez for $13.5M. In 2021 there were 170 sales in

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Snapshot (Continued from page 38 38)) the same time frame, and in 2020 there were 114.

Prices in the Valley are up over 30% compared to last year: the average sales price is $1.8M and the median sales price is $1.26M. On average, homes in the Valley sell for 96% of their list price.

The average number of days on market in the Santa Ynez Valley was 47, compared to 52 last year and 113 days in 2020. A lack of inventory the first half of the year caused many multiple-offer situations, especially in entry-level price points. We saw a lot of local buyers trading up in the Valley, as well as buyers who were priced out of Santa Barbara and Goleta. As is typical, we also have out-of-town buyers seeking the peace and serenity of the Valley, for both primary and secondary home use.

Sales in the condo segment have dipped, as there were only 14 sales the first half of the year, compared to 21 by this time last year. In 2020 there were 16 condo sales. The decrease was due to lack of inventory; now, mid-July, there are six condos on the market, two of which have been reduced in price. This is indicative of the “normalizing” we are starting to see.

As a whole, there are 57 homes, condos, and PUDs on the market right now in the Valley. Of these, 20 have had price reductions; again, this is mostly a symptom of sellers pricing too high and adjusting accordingly. It’s refreshing to see one to three homes currently available in each of the Valley’s most popular neighborhoods, including Skytt Mesa and Nyborg Estates in Solvang, and Sycamore Ranch and Thumbelina in Buellton.

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What’s Really Happening Out There While it’s helpful to look at the statistics from the first half of the year, it’s also important to know that the market has also seen some changes in the first few weeks of July. If you talk to any active realtor in the Santa Barbara area, they’ll likely tell you that the market, which has strongly favored sellers for over two years, is palpably shifting. Many buyers have dropped out of the market – or dropped to lower price segments – because interest rates have risen and their buying power has weakened. This has led to fewer frenzied multiple buyer situations, which has shortened the gap between list price and sale price.

I’ve had several people tell me they believe the market is “crashing,” in part due to seeing lots of price reductions the last few weeks. Sellers are having to adjust their expectations and their list prices to accommodate the new market we are in. Three months ago if you were a seller, you could likely push the price of your home and get at least one or two offers, if not more. Now that is not the case.

Pricing correctly is more important than ever, and the days of the auction-like environment we were experiencing are now over. Sellers should be very savvy in terms of studying comparable properties that have sold in their neighborhood, and should adjust their expectations to reflect this new market. Just because we’ve seen price reductions on listings does not mean that values are dropping. It will be several more months before we can assess whether the median home price has dropped, which is it not expected to do, at least here on the Central Coast.

This new market still has lots of buyers eager to get into a home before interest rates increase again, which they are expected to do. Appealing, well-priced homes are still selling quickly and for full asking price, if not more. It’s a fantastic time to be a buyer, as there are more homes to choose from – although we are still well below a balanced market in terms of inventory levels – and sellers may be more open to accepting a contingent offer, if you need to sell your home before you buy.

Buyers should be ready to submit a strong, realistic offer when they see a home they love, preferably with a pre-approval letter from a local lender already in hand.

Industry experts expect that prices will remain stable in part because inventory will continue to remain low, as sellers who may have refinanced when interest rates were 2.5% have no intention to leave their homes. While there are many layers that add to the complexity of the real estate market, when it comes down to supply, Santa Barbara and surrounding areas will continue to experience low inventory levels.

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Power of Privacy

by Gabe Saglie

Private Clubs Add to Santa Barbara’s Residential Appeal

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mong the unexpected silver linings of the pandemic? The fact that the appeal of living in Santa Barbara’s South Coast has surged, and surged in a big way.

An enclave like Montecito is not all that far from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, where a pandemic-inspired exodus continues. But, as so many residents and visitors know, it is a world away.

But living in this treasured corner of the world is about more than whether you can afford it, or the way it pretty much guarantees that your investment will grow. It’s about the way that it offers so much more than you thought you needed, the way it never ceases to delight, and the way it manages to enhance everyday life, every day.

The private clubs that call communities like Montecito and Santa Barbara home have a lot to do with that appeal. At their core, they are havens for socialization, that all-important tenet of human interaction that, as another truth revealed by the pandemic, a community both needs and craves. They also expand their members’ horizons, through a bevy of innovative programs and curated experiences that range from the culinary and athletic to the imaginative and intellectual.

“For the majority of our clients, private clubs are definitely an amenity that they’re looking for,” says Natalie Grubb, a realtor with Village Properties’ Grubb Campbell Group, and a resident of Santa Barbara for pretty much her entire life. “We’ll ask them, ‘What do you like? Tennis? Golf? Sailing?’ And we can tell them, ‘Yes, that exists here.’

“That’s why we’ve seen such a huge influx of people wanting to move here full-time, not just part-time anymore,” she adds. “They want to be part of a community, which has always been part of living in this area. But now there’s even more than before.”

Clubs tend not to make dues and fees public. For serious prospects, though, it’s fair to say that membership is more an investment than an expense.

Up first, a spotlight on some of Montecito’s clubs.

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ne of the premier golf clubs in the area is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, which means members get exclusive access and discounts at luxe sister resorts like the San Ysidro Ranch, the Four Seasons New York, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos. The 100-year-old, Spanish-style property recently reopened, following a $119 million renovation and subsequent COVID closure.

The par-71 Jack Nicklaus Signature Course was designed around the property’s natural undulating elevation and boasts sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. There’s a bowling alley in the all-ages clubhouse known as The Hideout, as well as a 21-seat Dolby Atmos movie theater with a 16-foot CinemaScope screen and concession area. The state-of-the-art fitness facility features Peloton machines and private training. The 25,000-square-foot pool complex has two lap pools, a kids’ pool, a whirlpool, and bar service.

Members can host special events, like weddings, in the ballroom, the Great Room, with its 12 Baccarat crystal chandeliers, or the sprawling 20,000-square-foot lawn.

Fine dining is available in the clubhouse, which also features a library and wine rooms, and is helmed by the Club’s new chef, Robin Nishizaki. “I change the menus at least four times a year with the seasons,” he says. “Sourcing local ingredients is an important factor when changing a menu or creating a special menu for wine dinner, beer dinners, or other special events. Creating a balance between vegan dishes, seafood, and traditional fare is an important focus also.”

The Signature Membership comes with full club access, while the Connoisseur Membership also includes privileges at the Coral Casino. montecitoclub1918.com

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ust north of Eucalyptus Hill, there are many impressive and historic estates in the Cold Spring School area, as well as neighborhoods with smaller homes on quaint streets, resting in the foothills. With boundaries defined roughly as, from Coyote Road on the west including Cold Spring Road, Westmont College, Ashley Road, Barker Pass, Arcady, and Sycamore Canyon to the southeast, up to West and East Mountain Drive in the north. Starter homes begin around $2M up to $20M or more for an estate on multiple acres. Don’t forget about the amazing hiking that can be found on Cold Spring Trail.

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his area of Montecito picks up where Sycamore Canyon leaves off just below East Valley Road, and is a rolling hills area that was developed in the 1960s, so there are very few homes older than me in this enclave. Many homes on Glenview and Woodley Drive have ocean views, and it’s a close community with a private neighborhood feel. Close to the Lower Village and the beach, and not far from Santa Barbara proper, this is a very convenient area to live. Homes in this area have been selling at top prices in the past five years ranging from the $3’s to the $10’s and a few that if on the market would top that… and most homes in this area are within the Cold Spring School District.

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lose to the action and shopping on Coast Village Road and within the Montecito Union School District, this area has been hot hot hot. This area covers homes and condos between Vons to the west, Middle Road and the streets branching off (in the middle of the Lower Village), to the east and what is often referred to as the “Trick or Treat” neighborhood of Montecito Oaks (where homes have no gates and kids can trick or treat with ease), near Coast Village Road and Olive Mill Road. Homes in the Lower Village are desirable for their close proximity to stores, restaurants, and the beach. Fewer mega estates with most lot sizes falling in the half-acre to an acre range.

Most homes in this area are under 5,000 square feet, ranging in price from $1.5M and up for a condo on Coast Village road to $10M and more for an estate on more acreage, just a few blocks up from Tre Lune… and all within the Montecito Union School District.

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pened in 1929, the Valley Club features a deluxe 18-hole, par-72 golf course.

Designed like an hourglass and measuring just over 6,600 yards, the course, along with bunkers, have undergone extensive renovations after the 2018 mudslides. Other amenities include tennis courts and prime onsite dining. The clubhouse features a living room and inner courtyard. Elegance and privacy rank high here, as well as a strict dress code for anyone ages 12 and up. valleyclub.org

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here are more than 140 private homes inside this exclusive, gated property along East Valley Road, the oldest ones dating back to the early 1970s. Membership to the Birnam Wood Golf Club gives access to the par-70 course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., opened in 1968, and features Bermuda grass. The clubhouse hosts rotating members-only social events, like summer barbecues and movie nights, as well as daily gourmet dining options. Guest cottages are available for members’ guests, which come with full club access. There are tennis and pickleball courts here, too, as well as bocce ball and a state-of-the-art fitness center. bwgc.net

Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club

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he famous private club right on Butterfly Beach is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts. Built in 1937, it was purchased by Ty Warner in 2000, in conjunction with his buy of the historic Biltmore hotel across the street. Both properties, shuttered in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, remain closed, although Mr. Warner has suggested that the Coral Casino will reopen in early 2023, following the completion of various renovations.

The club’s Signature membership includes access to an elegant waterfront location, complete with a pool complex that has a heated, Olympic-size swimming pool, a whirlpool, and a kids’ wading pool, all surrounded by more than 200 chaise lounges and chair-side amenities that change hourly. Cabana rentals are available. The fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment, and a private gate gives members their own

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Knowlwood Tennis Club

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ocated in the heart of Montecito, this club for tennis lovers dates back to 1970.

The programs are family oriented, with a bevy of private and group lessons for kids as young as four, and they’re open to non-members, too, though at higher pricing.

The club features 10 courts, including two clay courts, as well as a swimming pool, and is owned and operated by its members. knowlwood.club

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by Matt Genovese

Getting Creative in a Shifting Market

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n response to this constantly swift-moving and uncertain real estate market – a statement that for most buyers and sellers sounds dramatic but is rather consistent for those of us who in work in the real estate industry – more and more we are seeing buyers get creative with the type of loans they use to purchase a home.

As interest rates rise, buyers may be told they don’t qualify for the same loan they qualified for just a few months ago. It’s important that buyers and their realtors know about products that may seem like specialty mortgage or loan products, but in our region of California, are everyday products we offer.

A Departing Residence or Cross Collateralization loan can help leverage a client’s existing home and the equity in that home to purchase a new home prior to selling the existing home, in order to not have to write an offer that is contingent upon selling.

More and more we see clients that are asset-rich yet qualified-income poor, which just means that they have done a good job saving and accumulating wealth, and now live off their accumulated wealth and investments. The definition of “qualified income” specifically pertains to a calculation based off tax returns as reported usable annual income per banking guidelines. Keep in mind there are several ways to create additional income outside of what your tax returns show with products like Structured Distribution or Asset Allocation loans. These loans specifically take asset accounts and allow for a calculation which yields additional monthly income that can be used to qualify. In the case of the Structured Distribution option, the client will be required to take a distribution from one of their retirement accounts, only once prior to the close of escrow.

Another great solution for clients to buy homes without having a high level of qualified income is to utilize products like Departing Residence or Cross Collateralization loans. These loans can help leverage a client’s existing home and the equity in that home to purchase a new home prior to selling the existing home, in order to not have to write an offer that is contingent upon selling. There are specific details and guidelines each of the above loan options requires but they are far too detailed to explain in this piece. Lastly, Mortgage Advisors can always find private investors to help bridge the gap; they are the most expensive options but also the most convenient and swift, closing in just 7-10 days.

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John De Bastiani Interiors

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unctioning out of both Los Angeles and Montecito, John De Bastiani has additionally completed projects in locations as diverse as Boston, Palm Beach, Miami, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Maine, Vermont, Cape Cod, and North Carolina. A full design studio, his style has been described as “elegant, sophisticated, and understated” with a color palette that he describes as “rich, muted colors.” Whether it is updating an old ranch house from the ‘40s or just renovating a single living room, John looks to highlight the nature of the area and bring out the livability inherent to the space, with work that has been featured in a variety of national publications including Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and Luxe.

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Birgit Klein Interiors

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ailing from Germany and opening her first design office in London in 2006, Birgit Klein brings her global background to each design. Now with offices in both Los Angeles and Santa Barbara/Montecito, the full-service interior architecture and design studio has an eye towards modern, European style while keeping it local. Her local showroom is set in the heart of San Ysidro Village and is a one-stop shop for international design. Guests can browse and shop European textiles, lighting, and accessories that haven’t yet been offered in Santa Barbara.

Visit birgitklein.com.

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ffering everything from pillows and blankets to handmade baskets, picture frames, and small accents for around the room, botanik specializes in home, garden, and style items in a home-garden style. They are praised for their succulent arrangements, as well as the accompanying peaceful interior and calm garden space, self-described as: “A lifestyle boutique where beautiful goods for the home and garden paint a lush, colorful palette for the eye.” Visit botanikinc.com.

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amous now for well over 100 years, this is the cutest, most inviting beach with about 30-plus homes and a few dozen or so condos and townhomes, not to mention the Rosewood Resort at Miramar Beach, redefining beachfront luxury for the area. Take San Ysidro Road straight down, over the 101 freeway, and it becomes Eucalyptus Lane (not to be confused with Eucalyptus Hill), which takes you right to the ocean. Homes and highest-end townhomes with 3,000+/- square feet are just steps from the sand. Townhomes, condos, and homes here range from about $4M to $30M or so, but some might be more if the larger beachfront estates were to hit the market… which they rarely do.

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eachfront living in Montecito with picture perfect homes and mega estates on a private lane bordering Summerland to the east and the Miramar Hotel to the west and all within the Montecito Union School District. The few multiple-acre beachfront estates on Fernald Point, with level beach front yards and tennis courts, are mind expanding. Big bucks for big ocean views and privacy (which is hard to come by with beachfront living). Homes on Fernald Point rarely come on the market and when they do they fetch top prices.

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ust north of the 101 freeway and close to everything, homes in the Hedgerow area have been flying off the shelf recently. Resting just a few blocks from the Upper or Lower villages and the beach, this area is also popular for those with children as there is a walking path to Montecito Union School and just a few blocks for the most part to Crane Country Day School. The streets here are quaint, less travelled, and homes are nestled behind tall hedges (hence the nickname, the Hedgerows). Homes in this area range from about $4M to $10M or more. Very few mega estates in this area but that’s mostly due to lots being an acre or so, instead of multiple acres.

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hopping and dining just blocks from the San Ysidro Ranch define this area of town. The Upper Village is also a name assigned to the shops and services at the intersection of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road. Condos here go from about $2M up to $5M and homes from $3.5M to as high a price as has ever been paid for a home in Montecito… those on Picacho Lane and East Mountain Drive.

Lots range from a half acre to well over five acres in some cases, just a few blocks from town… the conveniences are unparalleled for this type of rural feel on acres yet just blocks to shops and a few blocks more to Montecito Union School or the beach at Miramar.

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he Biltmore Hotel (which is currently closed), beachside condos, and beachside homes are found here. Condos start around $1.5M for a studio to $5M or more for an oceanfront condo with two bedrooms and nearly 2,000 square feet.

This area is between the gorgeous cemetery to the west and to Miramar Beach in the east, and everything on the ocean side of the 101 freeway. Homes in the Butterfly Beach area are in the Montecito Union School District and a few smaller streets offer homes that if ever for sale go in the $2 to $5M range, a great value for the location near the beach and Coast Village Road. Homes on Channel Drive and Hill Road range from about $4M with no ocean view to $15M+ or so for beachfront homes, with a few estates likely going higher than that if they ever came on the market.

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onsidered to be defined as from Hot Springs Road to the west to Park Lane in the east, the Golden Quadrangle includes the Upper Village shops and the famous San Ysidro Ranch. From East Mountain Drive and Oak Creek Canyon Road to the north and above East Valley Road on the southern edge, this prime cut of beef in our fair city is also the most expensive area to live in general, boasting more large estates over $10M (and over $20M, even $50M) than any other area of town except perhaps for a few of the oceanfront homes on Miramar Beach and Fernald Point.

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he historic area of Riven Rock is just to the west of Hot Springs Road and east of Ashley Lane. This area was home to the original McCormick Estate, nearly 90+/- acres, originally purchased and the estate built, circa 1898. Later the estate was divided into lovely larger parcels alongside private, winding streets in the foothills of Montecito and within the Cold Spring School District. Homes here range from about $5M to $20M, and offer for the most part one- to three-acre parcels, with a couple of larger, very significant estates nestled within.

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rowing in popularity in recent years as people move here from other larger cities with gated communities and those looking for that country club feel, Ennisbrook and Birnam Wood offer guard-gated access and country club amenities. These shared common areas, pools, tennis courts, and clubhouses (and in Birnam’s case even a golf course), help make for easy “lock and go” living on a grand scale. Homes in these communities are within the Montecito Union School District and are between the Golden Quadrangle and east Montecito, below East Valley Road and north of San Leandro Road to the south with prices ranging from around $5M up to $25M for a mega estate.

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f you like the great outdoors and want to feel as if you are away from it all, the eastern foothills of Montecito bring a lot to the table. From Romero Canyon, Ladera, and Hidden Valley Road to Toro Canyon and north of East Valley Road to the mountains, there are sizable lots, room to roam, and significant estates both old and new. Many of these homes are not in the Montecito school districts and are five or ten minutes from town, but imagine living in say, Topanga 840 Toro Canyon Road - $4,750,000 - Cristal Clarke Canyon in Los Angeles and BRE#00968247 with Jason Siemens needing to commute to your office dozens of miles away. Here you can have your rural cake and eat your city too and not lose hours driving to and fro. Prices in this area run from the $2’s for a small home on a side street up to the $10’s and above for an estate on multiple acres with views So, welcome new residents and a hearty, “What are you waiting for?” to those on the fence about moving here. If there is a home on the market (and there are about 40 or so across all price ranges right now to choose from), then there is an opportunity to make a lifelong dream come true: owning a home in Montecito.

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ith stores spread throughout the U.S., their newest location is just steps from their original apparel-focused Montecito store in the Upper Village. The freshly-opened Jenni Kayne Home is an equally inviting space designed with the best of coastal California in mind. Featuring a welcoming palette of timeless neutrals and grounded earth tones, it’s a must-visit for any interiors enthusiast. Just minutes from the idyllic grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch, there’s all the more excuse to stop in and discover the elevated essentials designed for your dream home. Visit jennikayne.com

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Their range of stores and boutiques cover fashion, beauty, and of course, home furnishings. With stores like the chic Clic, the eclectic and colorful Hudson Grace, and James Perse, which now also has a location in the Rosewood Miramar, the Montecito Country Mart offers plenty of options for home shopping as one does their normal shopping. Visit montecitocountrymart.com.

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his is the members-only extension of the luxurious and elegant Rosewood Miramar Resort, offering members an oceanfront haven with myriad exclusive amenities.

“We like to think of it as laid-back luxury,” says Hannah Rock, the hotel’s Director of Programming. “You are getting that five-star experience, but it’s more like a beach club than a formal private club.”

Launched in May 2019, it’s the newest social club in the area. Located next to the resort’s signature Caruso’s restaurant, the Miramar Club also enjoys a right-on-thesand location and exclusive seasonal and regional menus crafted by the same Caruso’s team, led by executive chef Massimo Falsini. The dining room touts airy, Art-Deco décor, an extensive private wine cellar, and an adjacent wood-panel piano bar that doles out myriad signature cocktails. Members have access to top-line athletic and spa facilities, as well as personalized concierge services.

“The club offers curated events and programming on a weekly basis that focus on culinary, retail, and family events,” adds Rock.

The beach experience is exclusive, too, with private lounges and members-only food-and-beverage services. clubmiramar.com

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“Our members are not trust-funders, but academics,” says club manager Linda Spann, who adds that the waiting list for membership, which is by invitation only, has grown so big that the club’s initiation fee recently went up.

There are three tiers of membership here, based on age: Regular (45+), Intermediate (31-44), and Junior (21-30). The foodie offerings have long been a calling card of the Santa Barbara Club; Chef Humberto Perez has helmed the kitchen for more than 20 years and makes everything from pastas to pastries in-house.

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A One-Stop Shop for Key Contacts within Santa Barbara County

ew to the area? Experiencing an ongoing issue at your home or in your neighborhood?

There are people for that. The County of Santa Barbara has more than 4,000 employees that can help with everything from behavioral wellness to tax collection to County Fire and Sheriff’s operations. But knowing who to call for what can be a maze for many, so the Montecito Journal and County of Santa Barbara put together an exhaustive list of key contacts, as well as descriptions of what each of the County’s departments does and what questions they might be able to address.

The County also highly recommends joining its newsletter list to get the latest happenings and key information delivered to your email inbox. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3eJyhAO Each of the following sections contains specific websites, emails, and phone numbers for each County department, as well as a description of what that specific department is responsible for: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT

www.countyofsb.org/agcomm he department’s mission is to protect agriculture, natural resources, and the quality of life in Santa Barbara County.

The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office enforces laws and regulations in our agricultural Weights & Measures programs. Pesticide Use Enforcement and Pest Prevention are the main components of the Agriculture budget program. These programs are designed to ensure the safe and legal use of pesticides and to prevent the introduction of harmful exotic pests. The Department also issues over 5,000 Phytosanitary certificates a year that enable local agricultural products to enter the global marketplace.

The Weights & Measures budget program protects businesses and consumers by ensuring fairness in the marketplace. Inspectors check the accuracy of over 7,000 commercial devices in the County each year and check over 725 stores with pointof-sale (scanner) systems for pricing accuracy.

The Department also provides education and outreach to farmers, farm workers, businesses, and the public on regulatory compliance, integrated pest management, reduced risk pesticide use, and pests of concern.

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Contacts, by city: Carpinteria 1180 Eugenia Pl. Suite 206 Carpinteria, CA 93013 Phone: (805) 681-5600, Fax: (805) 681-5603 Buellton 185 W. Hwy 246, Suite 101 Buellton, CA 93427 Phone: (805) 688-5331, Fax: (805) 688-5334 Santa Barbara 263 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara 93110 Phone: (805) 681-5600, Fax: (805) 681-5603 Santa Maria 624 West Foster Road Suite E, Santa Maria 93455 Phone: (805) 934-6200, Fax: (805) 934-6202

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

www.countyofsb.org/auditor ts goal is ensuring the financial integrity of the County of Santa Barbara by providing superior financial services, maintaining the public trust, and promoting governmental efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.

The Department is the leading financial information resource of the County and its long-term vision includes a well-run and financially sound County, an informed public, and a model County department with a knowledgeable and effective staff, governed by the overriding principles of fiscal integrity, objectivity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

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Santa Barbara 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2100, Fax: (805) 568-2016 Email: auditor@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Santa Maria 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria 93454 Phone: (805) 346-8364, Fax: (805) 346-8278

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www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness romote the prevention of and recovery from addiction and mental illness among individuals, families, and communities by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services.

To obtain services, call the 24-Hour Toll-Free Access Line at (888) 8681649. Access for hearing impaired individuals is available through the 711 Telecommunications Relay Service.

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A five-member Board of Supervisors governs County services for a population of approximately 455,000 residents. Each board member is elected for a four-year term and represents a geographic district. The position of Chairperson is elected annually among the five members. The Board generally convenes in regular session on three Tuesdays each month. Two of these meetings are held in Santa Barbara and one in Santa Maria. The Board sets policy for County departments, oversees a budget of over $1.1 billion, and adopts ordinances on local matters, as well as land use policies that affect unincorporated areas.

Information and Referral 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2190 Email: cao@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse (Courtesy of Santa Barbara County)

315 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara 93110 Phone: (805) 681-5220, Fax: (805) 681-5262

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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First District Das Williams, Supervisor Phone: (805) 568-2186 Email: SupervisorWilliams@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1599/Board-of-Supervisors Second District Gregg Hart, Supervisor Phone: (805) 568-2191 Email: ghart@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1668/Second-District Third District Joan Hartmann, Supervisor Phone: (805) 568-2192 Email: jhartmann@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1725/Third-District Fourth District Bob Nelson, Supervisor 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Betteravia Government Center)

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COUNTY CONTACTS (Continued from page 57 57) Phone: (805) 346-8407, Fax: (805) 346-8498 Email: bob.nelson@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1783/Fourth-District Fifth District Steve Lavagnino, Supervisor 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria 93454 (Betteravia Government Center) Phone: (805) 346-8400, Fax: (805) 346-8404 Email: steve.lavagnino@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1789/Fifth-District

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CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

www.countyofsb.org/css erves children and families by establishing parentage and enforcing support orders in a fair and equitable manner. Child Support services are available to all families, regardless of income or immigration status.

Santa Barbara 260 N San Antonio Rd, Suite C, Santa Barbara 93110 Phone: (805) 568-2451 Santa Maria 201 South Miller, Suite 206, Santa Maria 93454 Phone: (805) 346-1409 and (805) 346-1408 Client Customer Service: (866) 901-3212 Call Center hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

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www.countyofsb.org/care Elections: www.sbcvote.com What does this department do and what issues/questions can they answer? onors the public’s trust by assuring honest and open elections; recording, maintaining, and preserving property and vital records; and setting fair and impartial values for tax purposes. The Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Department has three direct service budget programs: Assessor, ClerkRecorder, and Elections with offices in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.

Clerk-Recorder Office: (805) 568-2250 Assessor’s Office: (805) 568-2550 Elections Office: (805) 568-2200 Submit written inquiry at https://secure.countyofsb.org/care

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Parks, Housing, Arts, Library, Sustainability)

www.countyofsb.org/csd rovides community, cultural, recreational, and environmental resources that sustain and enhance quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Santa Barbara County through the divisions of Parks, Library Services, Office of Arts and Culture, Housing and Community Development, and Sustainability.

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Administration: 123 East Anapamu Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Parks Division: (805) 568-2460 Email: contact@sbparks.org www.countyofsb.org/parks Housing and Community Development: (805) 568-3520 Email: HCD@co.santa-barbara.ca.us www.countyofsb.org/494/Housing-Community-Development Office of Arts and Culture: (805) 568-3990 www.sbac.ca.gov Library Services: (805) 568-2467 www.countyofsb.org/309/Library-Services Sustainability: (805) 568-3506 Email: Sustainability@Countyofsb.org www.countyofsb.org/341/Sustainability-Initiatives

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Power of Privacy (Continued from page 54 54)) are served either in the elegant Dining Room or the sprawling outdoor lawn.

Members have access to various interest groups, including a Breakfast Club, an Investors Club, and a Wine Group. The Club’s Preservation Foundation allows members to make tax deductible donations to preserve the Clubhouse and other landmark buildings in town. The Club’s Art Foundation aims to support contemporary artists by featuring their work through displays and exhibits. There are dozens of reciprocal clubs across the U.S., as well as globally, in countries like England, Mexico, and Thailand. santabarbaraclub.org

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his has been a premier social club in the heart of Santa Barbara since 1919.

Networking reigns supreme here, via an ongoing schedule of themed parties, mixers, and lectures, including large affairs during major community events like Fiesta.

The club hosts various social clubs, too, like the Book Club and regular wine tastings.

The property offers members free, prime downtown parking, and the manicured gardens feature secluded patios and a firepit. There’s a pool table in the game room, and the club regularly puts works by local artists on exhibit. The club’s executive chef and culinary team have received high marks from discerning foodies for decades. Members also get access to more than 200 reciprocal clubs around the U.S. and the world.

The University Club requires prospective members to have attended, or be currently enrolled in, an accredited college or university; non-grads of higher education must show that they have distinguished themselves in their community. Sponsorship by at least two current members is also required. There are four membership categories: Junior (ages 21 to 39), Resident (living within 25 miles of the club), Non-Resident (living beyond 25 miles), and Social. A company located within 50 miles of the club can also join, though specific designees must receive club approval. uclubsb.org

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his unique club in the heart of the UCSB campus is reopening in late September, in conjunction with the university’s Fall 2022 quarter; it was closed during the pandemic, as staff was reassigned to help with on-campus COVID-19 efforts. This iconic destination club, which was established in 1968, is known as the “living room” of the UCSB campus. The Guest House, which was renovated in 2014 and features ocean views, emulates a 34-room boutique hotel. Stays are reserved for visiting scholars, families of students, and those on university business, as well as members.

Continental breakfast is included. The dining room features gourmet lunch service, with a focus on locally and sustainably sourced food, and it’s open to the public. The Club is applying for a new wine and liquor license, which will allow it to bring back its quarterly members-only winemaker dinners; in the past, they’ve featured premium Santa Barbara producers like Foxen, Longoria, and Sweetzer. The facility is governed by a Board of Directors. theclub.ucsb.edu

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tober. Games are free to the general public on Fridays, while Sunday games require tickets. Polo memberships come with exclusive dibs on mid-level and upper boxes, for prime viewing.

The club also operates its own polo school, the Santa Barbara Polo Training Center.

The social membership option comes with complimentary attendance at weekend polo matches, as well as invitations to special events throughout the year. Tennis memberships, which come with access to the club’s eight courts, six of which are lit, and swim-and-fitness memberships feature use of the heated pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center, which features yoga and fitness classes.

Dining has received new focus, with the 2021 launch of the Fieldside Grill, which is open to the public every Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

“We felt that because of our members and the condos on the grounds and the community around us, establishing a full-scale restaurant would be a welcome addition,” says general manager David Sigman. “And the food is as awesome as the views.”

Folded Hills, owned by former polo pro Andy Busch, is the eatery’s wine sponsor. sbpolo.com

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et on the outer edges of Hope Ranch, La Cumbre Country Club dates back to 1916. It would go on to close for 10 years after World War II, due to waning membership, but it has remained an exclusive haven ever since its reopening in 1957. The 150 shady acres feature a celebrated 18-hole golf course designed by George Thomas, with various uphill and downhill targets, as well as six championship tennis courts, an aquatics area, and a new fitness center. The social offerings range from card games and tournaments to seasonal parties. Lunch and dinner are offered, including at several outdoor spots. Sunday champagne buffets have long been popular. The club features golfing, tennis, and social memberships. lacumbrecc.org

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t’s all about preserving maritime tradition at this club, which, founded in 1872, is the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast. The club celebrated its 150th anniversary with a “Blessing of the Fleet” event this past April. Set right on the Santa Barbara Harbor, this is a popular spot on Wet Wednesdays, when dozens of boats take part in several races. Kite boarding draws crowds on Fridays. Food and beverage services are available, including the popular Monday Luncheon Forum, which draws members and their invited guests. Club members are also stewards of the Breakwater Flag Project, which showcases the flags of many of Santa Barbara’s nonprofit groups, and run the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation to teach seamanship to budding sailors. Prospective members do not need to own a boat, but they do need endorsement from multiple sponsors. sbyc.org

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pen since 1971, this sports club features 12 tennis courts and various training sessions for adults and juniors. There’s an aquatics program, too, with a 25-yard regulation pool that’s kept at 82 degrees, and a 10-person jacuzzi. The fitness center features yoga and Pilates studios, and the café offers a varied menu and caters various events throughout the year. Local artist receptions are presented the second Friday of every month. santabarbaratennisclub.com

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www.countyofsb.org/2062/County-Counsel ounty Counsel defends or prosecutes all civil litigation in which the County, or its officers or employees in their official capacities, are parties. This regularly includes: Federal civil rights and State tort cases; child protection “dependency” actions; property tax assessment appeals; land use actions; statutory financial cases, by or against the Auditor-Controller or Treasurer; defense against State audits; mental health commitments and conservatorships; cases involving contracts; employment cases; and motions and writs for the Sheriff’s Office.

105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2950, Fax: (805) 568-2982 Email: adebruin@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

www.countyofsb.org/ceo ounty Executive Office is responsible for implementing the policy directives of the Board of Supervisors as well as achieving the County’s overall mission, goals, and objectives. The County Executive Office works with all departments to create a County government that embodies trust, ethics, accountability, professionalism, innovation, and customer focused quality public service while following the policy direction of the Board. The County Executive Office is comprised of three budget programs: County Management consists of the Executive Management, Budget & Research, Clerk of the Board, Legislative Advocacy, and Public Information. This program provides leadership, strategic planning, and oversight to the County and implements the Board of Supervisors’ policy directives.

Emergency Management provides leadership, coordination, facilities, equipment, and training in preparing for and administering disaster response and recovery throughout the County.

Risk Management mitigates the County’s risk of financial losses in the areas of medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and general liability.

Administration 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-3400, Fax: (805) 568-3414 Email: caoemail@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

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Clerk of the Board: 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA, 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2240, fax: (805) 568-2249 Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/1220/Clerk-of-the-Board Office of Emergency Management: 4408 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Phone: (805) 681-5526 Email: oem@sbcoem.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/520/Office-of-Emergency-Management Public Information: Subscribe to County E-News here: https://bit.ly/3eJyhAO County Social Media (“countyofsb”): twitter.com/countyofsb; twitter.com/csbenespanol; facebook.com/countyofsb; instagram.com/countyofsb CSBTV Channel 20 Website: www.countyofsb.org/1326/CSBTV-Cable-20 CSBTV20 YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20 Risk Management: 105 East Anapamu St, Room 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 884-6860, Fax: (805) 884-6861 Email: gmilligan@countyofsb.org Website: www.countyofsb.org/2721/Risk-Management

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

www.countyofsb.org/da ursues truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.

The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of adult and juvenile offenders for felony and misdemeanor crimes or civil violations countywide. The District Attorney team consists of deputy district attorneys, criminal investigators, victim advocates, legal support staff, and administrative and information technology staff housed in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.

Santa Barbara 1112 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2300, Fax: (805) 568-2398 Lompoc 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc 93436 Phone: (805) 737-7760, Fax: (805) 737-7732 Santa Maria 312 East Cook, Suite D., Santa Maria 93454 Phone: (805) 346-7540, Fax: (805) 346-7588

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FIRE

www.sbcfire.com; www.sbcfire.com/inquire afeguards the community from the impacts of fires, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and natural disasters through leadership, planning, education, prevention, code enforcement, and all-hazard emergency response. County Fire responds from 16 fire stations to all types of emergencies, including fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents.

Fire Department Headquarters 4410 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara CA 93110 Phone: (805) 681-5500, Fax: (805) 681-5563 Email: records@sbcfire.com for incident report Email: inspection.services@sbcfire.com for investigation report Email: inspection.services@sbcfire.com for safety inspection

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www.first5santabarbaracounty.org elps all children prepare for kindergarten by supporting families to be healthy and strong and by enhancing the availability of high-quality childcare and preschool. First 5 Santa Barbara County was established in 1999 with the passage of Proposition 10, which imposed a sales tax on tobacco products and designated those funds for programs and services that support the healthy and successful development of children prenatal through age five.

Santa Barbara: 5285 Hollister Ave., Bldg. 10, Suite 110, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Phone: (805) 884-8085 Santa Maria: 218 West Carmen Lane, Suite 111, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Phone: (805) 803-8740

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GENERAL SERVICES

www.countyofsb.org/gs rovides vital, cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative services to ensure that the County accomplishes its goals and objectives for the public good.

General Services delivers an array of support services to the other County departments including fiscal and administrative support; full-service planning, design, and construction management of new County facilities; real estate services; fleet operations to meet the transportation needs of County departments by procuring, maintaining and disposing of all light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment; information and communications technology; and purchasing.

260 N San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara 93110 Phone: (805) 568-2625, Fax: (805) 568-2663 Email: GeneralServices@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

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HUMAN RESOURCES

www.countyofsb.org/hr Career Opportunities: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty uides County culture where employees can do their best work, so the community can live its best life. HR is responsible for implementing strategic workforce policies and programs that support the directives of the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Office, and the mission, goals, and objectives of the various County departments.

1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2800, Fax: (805) 568-2833 Email: hr@sbcountyhr.org

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

www.countyofsb.org/plndev lans for and promotes reasonable, productive, safe, and sustainable use of land to foster economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality across the county by providing quality policy development, planning, permitting, and inspection services under the policy direction of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commissions. The Planning and Development Department has five budget programs: Administration & Support, Permitting, Coastal Mitigation, Code Enforcement, and Long-Range Planning.

Administration/Santa Barbara 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2058 Phone: (805) 568-2000 Email: pad@countyofsb.org North County Office 624 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455-3623 Phone: (805) 934-6250

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PROBATION DEPARTMENT

www.countyofsb.org/probation rotects and serves the community by providing information and recommendations to the Courts; providing safe, secure, and effective juvenile detention and treatment programs; enforcing court orders and supervision and release conditions, requiring responsibility/accountability, supporting rehabilitation; and supporting victims of crimes by facilitating reparation and restitution collection. The department provides custody, education, vocational, and treatment services for youth detained at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall and the Los Prietos Boys Camp.

The Department also provides assessment, investigation, and supervision services for justice involved individuals, and provides victim assistance through notification services and the collection of restitution.

Administration 117 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 882-3700 Email: sbprobation@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

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PUBLIC DEFENDER

www.publicdefendersb.org ulfills the County’s obligation to provide excellent representation to residents who cannot afford an attorney. The law requires the Public Defender to defend adults charged with crimes triable in the Superior Court, including death penalty crimes; defend minors in delinquency proceedings; defend persons charged with contempt of court; protect indi-

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COUNTY CONTACTS (Continued from page 61 61) viduals who can no longer care for themselves for reasons such as physical or developmental disability, mental illness, Alzheimer’s, or dementia; and appear in court on behalf of persons held in mental health facilities.

Main Office 1100 Anacapa, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-3470, Fax: (805) 568-3538 Email: webmaster@publicdefendersb.org Lompoc 115 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc 93436 Phone: (805) 737-7770, Fax: (805) 737-7881 Santa Maria 312 East Cook, Santa Maria 93454 Phone: (805) 346-7500, Fax: (805) 614-6735

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Incl. Health Clinics, Animal Health, Environmental Health

General Website: www.countyofsb.org/phd COVID-19 Website: www.publichealthSBC.org mproves the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and health equity, while ensuring access to needed health care, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. The Public Health Department has six budget programs: Health Care Centers; Community Health Programs; Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Regulatory Programs and Emergency Preparedness; Administration and Support; and Animal Services.

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Administration 300 North San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Phone: (805) 681-5102, Fax: (805) 681-5191 Email: phdwebmaster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Health Care Centers Carpinteria Health Care Center: 931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, (805) 560-1050

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Santa Barbara Franklin Health Care Center: 1111 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, (805) 568-2099 Santa Barbara Health Care Center: 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, (805) 681-5488 Lompoc Health Care Center: 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436, (805) 737-6400 Santa Maria Health Care Center: 2115 Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455-1334, (805) 346-7230, phdhcc@sbcphd.org

ANIMAL HEALTH

www.countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home.sbc anta Barbara: 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 681-5285 Lompoc: 1501 West Central Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436, (805) 737-7755 Santa Maria: 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455, (805) 934-6119 Environmental Health Website: www.countyofsb.org/414/Environmental-Health Santa Barbara: (805) 681-4900 Santa Maria: (805) 346-8460 Email: phdehsweb@sbcphd.org

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

www.countyofsb.org/pwd Email: pwweb@countyofsb.org fficiently provides, operates, and maintains public infrastructure in the unincorporated county. The Public Works Department oversees 42 special purpose funds and is responsible for County-maintained roads, traffic engineering, review and permitting of private land development, design engineering and construction management, land surveying and map processing, water supply planning, storm water permitting activities and flood protection, solid waste planning, engineering and management, inactive landfill management, wastewater systems management, and special districts.

Administration Santa Barbara 123 East Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 568-3000, Fax: (805) 568-3019 Santa Maria 620 West Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Phone: (805) 803-8750, Fax: (805) 803-8753 Popular Links: Road Closure Information: www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures Sandbag Information: www.countyofsb.org/2219/Sandbags Surveyor Maps & Downloads: countyofsb.org/191/Surveyor Rainfall Information: www.countyofsb.org/2240/Hydrology-Section Recycling & Hazardous Waste: https://lessismore.org Water Conservation & Efficiency: www.waterwisesb.org Divisions: Transportation Phone: (805) 568-3000, Fax: (805) 568-3019 Water Resources/Flood Control District Phone: (805) 568-3440, Fax: (805) 568-3434 Resource Recovery & Waste Management

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Phone: (805) 882-3600, Fax: (805) 882-3601 Surveyor Phone: (805) 568-3020, Fax: (805) 568-3318

SHERIFF-CORONER

www.sbsheriff.org rovides law enforcement services for the unincorporated area of the county, plus the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, and Solvang by contract. The Sheriff’s Office manages the joint Fire/Sheriff Air Support Bureau, county dispatch center, and provides correctional services for the entire county. The Sheriff also serves as the County Coroner. The Coroner’s bureau investigates all suspicious deaths in the county. In addition, the Office contracts with the United States Forest Service, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Santa Maria Joint Union High School, and various other nonprofits.

Administration 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Phone: (805) 681-4100, Fax: (805) 681-4322 Email: info@sbsheriff.org Dispatch non-emergency: (805) 683-2724 Anonymous tip email: tips@sbsheriff.org Anonymous tip line: (805) 681-4171 Carpinteria Substation 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Phone: (805) 568-3399

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Phone: (805) 681-4401, Fax: (805) 681-4402 Santa Maria 2125 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria 93454 Phone: (805) 346-7135, Fax: (805) 346-7196 Lompoc 1100 West Laurel Avenue, Lompoc 93436 Phone: (805) 737-7080, Fax: (805) 737-6047

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

www.countyofsb.org/ttcpapg ills and collects all property taxes, and process all payments; provide banking services; invest revenue received by the County, schools, and special districts; and administer the County’s debt program, deferred compensation plan, decedents’ estates, public conservatorships, and veterans’ services. The functions of the department are organized into the divisions of the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Public Administrator, Public Guardian, Veterans’ Services, and Deferred Compensation.

Santa Barbara 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Phone: (805) 568-2920 Santa Maria 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria 93455 Phone: (805) 346-8330

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SOCIAL SERVICES

www.countyofsb.org/185/Social-Services rovides many protective and supportive services aimed at assisting members of the community in their efforts to be safe, healthy, and empowered as they face the challenges and opportunities of life. DSS is a part of a larger network of providers in the county, working together for the benefit of our community. Service areas include health care, food and cash aid, job services, child welfare, and adult welfare.

Santa Barbara 234 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara 93110

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