March 21, 2025
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CRE: Historic 350-acre parcel in Montecito purchased, will be protected as open space

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By Staff Report Santa Barbara residents Eric and Wendy Schmidt's family foundation has purchased the 350-acre parcel of land known as Mar y Cel, the largest contiguous undeveloped property in Montecito, for an undisclosed amount. Announced March 7, the Schmidt's plan to protect the land as open space. "In keeping with their philanthropic focus on the environment, and…

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