Santa Barbara and Montecito, past and present . res and oaks, towhich have been added specimens of everyknown variety, from the pine of the north to thepalm of the south. Montecito is a colony of magnificently land-scaped estates, set in surroundings unrivalled inAmerica, and interwoven in every direction bysmooth highways, which make it a paradise forthe motorist and seeker after scenic charms. In this colony live many people of nationaland international repute, making their homeshere for the greater part of the year; social lead-ers known in all the capitals of the world; re- 234 AND MONTECI
Santa Barbara and Montecito, past and present . res and oaks, towhich have been added specimens of everyknown variety, from the pine of the north to thepalm of the south. Montecito is a colony of magnificently land-scaped estates, set in surroundings unrivalled inAmerica, and interwoven in every direction bysmooth highways, which make it a paradise forthe motorist and seeker after scenic charms. In this colony live many people of nationaland international repute, making their homeshere for the greater part of the year; social lead-ers known in all the capitals of the world; re- 234 AND MONTECITO tired millionaires and famous professional lead-ers who have all searched the world over for aperfect spot to dwell in and have chosen Monte-cito as the realization of their dreams. Thesocial life during the winter season is brilliant. The spiritual needs of Montecito are wellprovided for, there being three churches, Car-melo Catholic Church, Valley Road, Presby-terian Church, Valley Road, and All SaintsEpiscopal Church, Eucalyptus Lane. ^S. Entrance to Residence of Mr. David Gray, Montecito. The only civic features in Montecito are atown hall, library and a well equipped fire sta-tion. Montecito Park, consisting of nine cottagesartistically grouped within an area of four acres,is situated along the waterfront in the most pic-turesque section of Montecito. The spaciouspark fronts on the beach for a distance of more 235 S A N 1 A BARBARA than 900 feet. A pleasure pier, 500 feet long,stretches out from the middle of the sea wall,which extends along the entire frontage of thePark. The pier is for the exclusive use of theoccupants of the cottages, as also are the bathhouses, which stand at the other end of the prom-enade. The world-famous international polo clubhas its headquarters at Montecito, and some ofthe finest stables in America will be represented
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