Author: Erik Torkells

April 19, 2024

A Stylish Six-Bedroom on Padaro Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include a prominent West Mesa fixer for $8.4 million; Hope Ranch Mediterranean; 1973 Cielito house with indisputable cool; big backyard on Camino Viejo; Mission Canyon spec reno with widescreen views; cute Lower Riviera cottage; and more. 7

April 18, 2024

A Knitting Shop Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Moving sale at Eye of the Day in Carpinteria; a visit to antiquarian Lee Stanton's Upper Village shop; next year's dates for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; opposition to El Capitan Canyon Resort's expansion plan; Opera Santa Barbara‘s 2024-2025 lineup. 3

April 17, 2024

Amid the Saints of South San Roque

Four and a half years into Siteline, I've explored a lot of this part of the world, and yet there are still pockets where I've never set foot (or even wheel). Take the area west of Gelson's.... 8

Newsletter: April 17

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April 16, 2024

Laid-Back Luxury: A Pair of Homes in Montecito

Set on a level, nearly one-acre parcel and nestled among a canvas of live oaks, boulders, and verdant lawns, this lush, modern compound is composed of two substantial, stylish structures—a wonderful canvas for multi-generation living, extended-stay guests, office space, content creation, or simply extra elbow room.

French-Inspired House in Campanil Sells for $555,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include an East Valley Road Mediterranean, finally; off-market in Hope Ranch and on the Riviera; glam Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.25 million; Alta Mesa fixer; new construction in West Mesa; Hidden Valley equestrian property for a loss; and more.

April 15, 2024

Cabana Home Is Moving to a Downtown Landmark

Plus: The Marcus boutique on Coast Village Road is closing; Drybar announced an opening date; a new pharmacy in Goleta with home delivery; Ensemble Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season; the new stop sign on Hot Springs Road; a slate of improvements proposed for Birnam Wood Golf Club; more photos of the West Mesa dragon.

April 14, 2024

Oliver’s Is Closing This Week

More food news: Opening date for Oat Bakery's outpost at the Montecito Country Mart; new restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course and the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café; profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; Na Na Thai's special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo; checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn's flagship restaurant. 6

Newsletter: April 14

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2