Author: Erik Torkells

May 8, 2026

Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include big views from up by the Botanic Garden; Hidden Valley Lane farmhouse; equestrian property just outside Hope Ranch; tasteful 1920s bungalow; Riviera floops; contemporary makeover in Samarkand; Dolly Parton's former Solvang house; and more.

May 7, 2026

Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?

"The city has just released a long-term (30-year) plan for the waterfront, including Leadbetter Beach, the harbor, and East Beach. Due to an anticipated rise in sea level of up to several feet, plans are now afoot to, among other things, add new breakwaters, move parking to a structure, and add new facilities at the harbor." 9

May 6, 2026

Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant

More food news: Lily's Donuts & Pops has opened at the Public Market; De La Vina Lounge has closed; The Grand on State's food menu; new tasting room on E. Haley Street; pasta is back at Aperitivo; Sandbar reopening date; Carpinteria restaurant closed; Giovanni's Pizza opened in Goleta. 5

Newsletter: May 6

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May 5, 2026

New Boutiques on Coast Village Road and State Street

Plus: The name of the Music Academy of the West's downtown education center; Cliff Drive construction; Interpol to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; new-ish Pilates studio on State Street; Raoul Textiles factory sale; Kendall Conrad sculpture show. 4

May 4, 2026

Unfinished Montecito Mansion Sells for Just Under $60 Million

Last week's sales also include three big off-market transactions (Winsor Soule compound, Carpinteria oceanfront, and Bella Vista Mediterranean); Summerland’s Montecito Ranch gated community for $9 million off the initial asking price; glam Santa Ynez Valley Tudor for $7 million off the initial ask; contemporary drop-down in Toro Canyon; impressive backyard on the back of TV Hill; and more. 1

May 3, 2026

The Seven Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

You know how some dishes really stick with you? These are the ones that I keep thinking about…. 11

Newsletter: May 3

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

May 1, 2026

Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include a spiffer-upper in Birnam Wood; 1940s charm northeast of the Alameda Padre Serra roundabout; 1918 Craftsman fixer in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood; and a horse lover's paradise.