Montecito Tuscan Sells for $3 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include the flip of a Padaro Lane vacant lot; two on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill fixer; charming Canon Perdido condo; Lower Village off-market; and more.

Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

More food news: Los Agaves on Milpas is back; new Roman-style pizzeria; what to expect from The Ellwood's snack shack; three new Goleta restaurants confirmed; Mendocino Farms has opened; soul food coming to Milpas; the restaurant where you should always save room for dessert. 3

Newsletter: July 5

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

A Pretty Little Cottage on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include midcentury moments on East Valley Road; funky floor plan in the Lower Village; Goleta ranch compound with water tower and "barndominium"; party-ready in San Roque; and more. 1

Trapeze School Dropped From Downtown Park

Other recent news: State Street closure extended; Gabe Escobedo announces city council bid; Heidi Merrick's new apothecary in Summerland; update on funding for the Santa Ynez Trail; CAMA's next season of performances; the tree of the month. 5

Old Coast Highway Revisited

I'm always saying how you notice more when you walk, and nowhere is that truer than on Old Coast Highway—not to mention the side streets most of us never even drive on. 1

Newsletter: July 1

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104 Units of Affordable Senior Housing Proposed Near the Presidio Neighborhood

Plus: More thoughts on the Padaro Lane railroad expansion; the Montecito Community Mart’s lemonade stand; Old Town Goleta golf simulator; explaining the levels on those "fire danger" signs; interested in the gift-basket business? 4

Five-Acre Padaro Lane Compound Sells for $33 Million

Last week's sales also include 1928 Spanish in prime Montecito; Birnam Wood with appealing courtyard pool; Moroccan-Mexican hybrid on East Valley Road; stylish Hale Park spec reno; Alma del Pueblo penthouse; Serena Park three-bedroom in two weeks; and more.