Welcome to Stephanie Kennedy’s Montecito home, a 1970s Mediterranean residence in Riven Rock thoughtfully reimagined for a more contemporary way of living.
Stephanie, founder of Kennedy Studio, and her husband purchased the property in 2024 and undertook a complete redesign, building on the home’s original foundation. Set on just over two oak-studded acres, the house was defined by coffered ceilings, floor-to-ceiling French doors, and the kind of indoor-outdoor ease that feels distinctly Montecito.
Kennedy’s redesign introduces a more refined material palette and softer tonal balance. The result is warm, polished, and deeply livable while still preserving the character and sense of place that made the home compelling to begin with.
The Clover Residence
Riven Rock, Montecito
Owner and Designer: @stephaniefkennedy @kennedy_studio
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Welcome to Claudia Taylor’s coastal ranch, tucked on a quiet lane above Rincon Point with unobstructed views across the Santa Barbara Channel to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands.
Set between terraced avocado groves and the Pacific, the home feels open, secluded, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Newly reimagined with care by Claudia and her husband Rob after relocating from Malibu, it carries a chic, beach-driven sensibility through hand-troweled plaster, low-slung rooflines, custom windows, and steel casement doors.
More than anything, it’s the warmth of the home that stays with you — refined, relaxed, and hard to leave.
La Casa Alta
6635 Arozena Lane, Carpinteria
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 4,078 SF | 1 Acre
Asking $6,500,000
Seller Representation @casey.turpin @turpinmullergroup @thelahome
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Montecito, CA
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Modern Spanish meets Mediterranean ✨ If you can imagine it, we can build it.
Book your private complimentary consultation.
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#SantaBarbara #Montecito #HomeRemodel #HomeReno #HomeInspo
First sandwich on the babymoon was also my first turkey sandwich in 7 months!! @eatpanino
#foodreview #mukbang #bestsandwiches #montecito #foodie
Stroll through @thepostmontecito, a thoughtfully curated collection of luxury specialty shops and elevated eateries.
From boutique finds to beautifully designed spaces, plus a stop at @littlekingcoffee for your perfect pick-me-up, it’s the kind of place you wander without a plan—and leave inspired. #SeeSB
#montecito #santabarbara #BeautifulDestinations #SantaBarbaraGetaway
Major moves are happening at #TheParkHouseMontecito. It doesn’t look like a lot but these are the formative days that allow the entire house to come together. Once these enormous feats are conquered we start piecing this beautiful, Monterey Spanish Colonial home together.
#covehouse #development #montecito #santabarbara
Moments from Montecito’s Upper Village… then back to your own private fairytale. ✨
Tucked along a storybook lane in one of the most coveted locations, this estate offers that rare duality of effortless convenience and complete seclusion. Stone-clad exteriors, slate rooflines, soaring cathedral ceilings, and romantic fireplaces set a tone that feels both timeless and deeply inviting.
In the kitchen, 300-year-old reclaimed European beams quietly anchor the space with warmth and history. Five serene bedroom suites unfold across a single level, while a top-floor media lounge with full kitchen and bath creates the perfect retreat for guests or evenings that linger.
Set across approximately 1.49 gated acres, the grounds are layered with mature elm trees, sweeping lawns, a converted barn, and a bocce court, with proposed plans for a pool and cabana to complete the vision. Offered at $15,900,000
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🚨 Santa Barbara might turn oceanfront parking… into RV camping?! 🚐🌊
127 coastal parking spots near Chase Palm Park could be replaced with 16–26 RV sites—at about $100/night, bringing in an estimated $300K+ a year 💰
But let’s be honest… this isn’t just about revenue.
You’re losing prime beachfront parking in one of the most iconic areas in the city—
replaced with overnight RV stays. No hookups. No real infrastructure. Just temporary camping on some of the most valuable land in SB 👀
From a real estate perspective, this says a lot:
Santa Barbara is feeling pressure to monetize every inch of coastline 📉➡️💵
And decisions like this don’t just affect parking—
they reshape the waterfront experience, influence tourism, and can impact long-term property values 🏡
So here’s the real question:
👉 Smart financial move… or are we slowly eroding what makes Santa Barbara special?
💬 Drop your take below
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Miramar Beach 🌊
Anyone else love this walk down to the beach? 🏖️
Happy Montecito Monday! 🥰
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#montecito #santabarbara #centralcoast #santabarbaralife #miramarbeach
Happy Friday, and happy May, your service-obsessed listing agent here. 🙋🏻♀️
You already know I focus on more than just real estate; I care just as much about elevating your lifestyle in ways that feel effortless and intentional.
I was in Montecito last week, equal parts real estate scouting and finding the cutest breakfast spots for you ☺️, and I came across the most charming (and delicious) little place, Jeannine’s Bakery.
Ambiance? 10/10.
Food? 10/10.
Fresh lemonade selection? Refreshing, to say the least. 👌🏻
But what really did it for me, the PINK umbrellas and the SERVICE. That part matters (to me a LOT).
Overall: 9.9/10.
The only thing missing… (you already know) valet parking. 🙃🙈🤷🏻♀️
It reminded me how much the small details shape our day-to-day. The places we return to without thinking, it really defines a lifestyle in a big way.
…and it got me thinking that right now, Los Angeles has a lot happening. 📣💥
A few openings I’m watching:
▪️Sushi Nakazawa opening in Beverly Hills this May (if you know, you know)
▪️Bad Roman bringing its very New York energy to Beverly Hills
What’s your favorite LA dining spot? Or what opening are you planning on attending?
If you want my full list of May restaurant openings and under-the-radar culinary pop-ups, send me a message, I’ve got you, I’ve been keeping track. 😉
At your service!
Miklosova xoxo
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Lucky’s Steakhouse has been a staple in the Montecito community for over 25 years - let’s go give it a try! 🥩 @luckyssteakhouse
#foodie #foodreview #steak #montecito #santabarbara
The work behind the work ❤️🔥
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