“During the 1980s, Rancho del Cielo took a profound turn, transforming from a mere ranch high atop a hill in Santa Barbara County to no less than the West Coast headquarters of the presidency. The Ranch came to be known as the “Western White House,” as President Reagan would spend a full year’s time there during his two terms as the nation’s chief executive.”
The first year. Only three trips
http://www.nytimes.com/1981/12/25/us/costs-are-put-at-250000-for-a-reagan-trip-to-coast.html