Hayward’s Spring No-Tax Sale Starts April 8th

Hayward’s 1890 has the largest selection of outdoor furniture and accessories between Los Angeles and San Francisco—ready for immediate delivery. Stop by our showroom and shop the world’s leading brands while taking advantage of substantial savings and paying no sales tax.

Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria

More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up.

Newsletter: April 8

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Best Summer Ever! Top Kids’ Camps in Greater Santa Barbara

Make the most of their time off with a summer program that's as entertaining as it is educational.

The Montecito Country Mart’s Post Office Has Been Spared

Plus: Funk Zone boutique said to be closing; new women's apparel shop on Coast Village Road; a Santa Barbara Bowl show worth noting; martial arts studio coming to Santa Claus Lane; volunteers sought for Parma Park trail work; Highway 101 ramp closures; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 5

French Regency Spec Reno Sells for $12 Million

Last week's sales also include Eucalyptus Hill off-market for $14 million; two in Hope Ranch; the 1929 Riviera house Alex D’Alfonso built for himself; Santa Ynez Valley compound; Ennisbrook casita; Lower Riviera midcentury for $625,000 over ask; downtown penthouse; and more.

Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque

More food news: French bakery coming to upper State Street; Carpinteria gourmet market to debut this week; new restaurant announced for Amazon's State Street building; Tamar catering; Rori's opened in Goleta; Santa Ynez Valley chef nominated for prestigious award; Ojai Mountain Farm set an opening date for its bar/deli/market. 2

Newsletter: April 5

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.) 2

1920 Estate on a Hunky Chunk of Padaro Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include a big 2002 Craftsman near the Upper Village; 1970s architecture on Las Canoas Road; Bel Air Knolls midcentury likely to return as a spec reno; potential pied-à-terre on Mountain Drive; and a Western-style compound on 174 acres outside Santa Ynez. 10