Julia Child Filmed Her Iconic Show at This Santa Barbara Home Served Hot on the Market for $22M

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“Would you like to come to dinner?” Long before lifestyle icons like Martha Stewart and Ina Garten welcomed viewers into their kitchens, Julia Child pioneered this lane for cooks and lifestyle gurus. At Four Oaks, the historic Hope Ranch estate that served as the backdrop for “Dinner at Julia’s,” she welcomed Americans into her world years before entertaining television became a cultural phenomenon. Now, the storied California property where the 1980s, PBS show filmed has listed for $21.95 million.

Designed in 1934 by celebrated Santa Barbara architects Edwards & Plunkett, the firm behind the iconic Arlington Theatre, Four Oaks has remained true to its original DNA while evolving for modern living. Inside, crisp white interiors, rich walnut millwork, natural stone, and wide-plank wood floors create a warm, understated palette, while expansive windows and French doors flood the home with natural light and open effortlessly to covered terraces. In timeless California fashion, the gardens are an extension of the airy interiors.

Of course, it couldn’t be a Julia Child-worthy estate without a dreamy kitchen. Reimagined since Child hung her pots here, the space is anchored by a generous marble island and feels like the natural heart of the home. You can just imagine lively, post-dinner party chats lingering well into the evening. Currently, a framed portrait of Julia Child quietly honors its remarkable culinary history.

Outside, nearly three acres unfold beneath the four majestic oak trees that inspired the property’s name. Sweeping lawns, fragrant rose gardens, and a citrus allée (poised for farm-to-table goodness) give way to a classic pool framed by manicured hedges. A tennis court completes the al fresco splendor.

Dusty Baker Group of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing, which was also once home to actor and vintner Fess Parker.