2008 - Sea Ranch Montecito begins welcoming people as short term vacation guests. The goal is to continue improving Sea Ranch Montecito as a comfortable and relaxing place for families and friends to gather.
15,000 years - Chumash Indians live in small villages stretching from Santa Cruz to Malibu. One of the most coveted due the natural abundance provided by the land, sea, and islands is the village of Shalawa, which is believed to have been located on this very property.
2000 - The current owners purchase Sea Ranch Montecito and undertake an historic renovation. The existing buildings are rehabilitated and grounds returned to active gardening and orcharding.
2000 - The current owners purchase Sea Ranch Montecito and undertake an historic renovation. The existing buildings are rehabilitated and grounds returned to active gardening and orcharding.
1968 - James and Esther Pagliotti, Mrs. Danielson's Driver and caretaker, inherit Sea Ranch Montecito and live there until 1999.
1935 - James and Esther Pagliotti, Mrs. Danielson's Driver and caretaker, inherit Sea Ranch Montecito and live there until 1999.
1903 - Emil and Hattie Danielson purchase Sea Ranch Montecito (4 Acres plus Carriage House), add the water tower to the Carriage House, build two cottages and a well house, and continue the farming and orchard activities started by the Neal family.
1903 - Emil and Hattie Danielson purchase Sea Ranch Montecito (4 Acres plus Carriage House), add the water tower to the Carriage House, build two cottages and a well house, and continue the farming and orchard activities started by the Neal family.
1887 - Railroad service arrives in Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club opens.
1887 - Railroad service arrives in Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club opens.
1871 - John Prentiss Neal and Ann Maria Neal purchase Sea Ranch Montecito and construct the Carriage House to support their farming and orchard activities.
1871 - John Prentiss Neal and Ann Maria Neal purchase Sea Ranch Montecito and construct the Carriage House to support their farming and orchard activities.
1858 - City of Santa Barbara sells 52 acres, including the property that is now Sea Ranch Montecito, for $15 to Mr. Crawford, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Dow.
1858 - City of Santa Barbara sells 52 acres, including the property that is now Sea Ranch Montecito, for $15 to Mr. Crawford, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Dow.
1850 - California becomes a State, Santa Barbara becomes a City, and the City of Santa Barbara inherits substantial land including most of Montecito.
1850 - California becomes a State, Santa Barbara becomes a City, and the City of Santa Barbara inherits substantial land including most of Montecito.
15,000 years - Chumash Indians live in small villages stretching from Santa Cruz to Malibu. One of the most coveted due the natural abundance provided by the land, sea, and islands is the village of Shalawa, which is believed to have been located on this very property.
15,000 years - Chumash Indians live in small villages stretching from Santa Cruz to Malibu. One of the most coveted due the natural abundance provided by the land, sea, and islands is the village of Shalawa, which is believed to have been located on this very property.