BURNING QUESTIONS
Why did the Rosewood Miramar Beach install gates? Are they entirely decorative, or is the intention to use them?
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: 1920 estate on a hunky chunk of Padaro Lane; 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.
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GET OUT OF TOWN
Vietnam offers a mix of rush and relaxation, from the constant buzz of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the mellow luxury of an Aman beach resort.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.
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Recent Comments
Agree with you about Ha Long Bay. Found it disgustingly dirty and overcrowded. Plus the commute to get there and the forced shopping stop. — Renee
We live in the neighborhood and like to take walks along the beach and through the property. One time we approached the Miramar via the… — Lynn Larson
Don’t forget the Miramar is also required to provide beach access public toilets and a shower located to the left of Caruso’s. Somehow it’s evolved… — Page Robinson
I was also trying to make a joke… — Heidi Smith
In Carpinteria, is there -- a fresh bakery to buy fresh baked breads, pastries and or cookies muffins? -- a healthy salad take out not… — Dina Tecimer
Who knew Mike and Carol Brady moved to Las Canoas? (I can see the kids' talent shows coming down that impressive staircase while Alice smiles… — Chris
Carrillo Rec Center — Richard
I'm an El Rancho Hacienda neighbor. The kitchen is small, but the stove and fridge are normal sizes — Zeb Norris
Has the City decided what to do with the former site of the Police Department? "The big decision will be whether to try and work… — Ted Applebaum
I've long loved walking past the Padaro property. But wait just a minute. It's a 5,567 sq ft. home. Apparently a home built for entertaining… — eliza