Author: Erik Torkells

March 16, 2023

Two More Downtown Hotels Are in the Works

A pair of proposed hotel conversions are likely to revive the debate over whether Santa Barbara officials should be doing more to prioritize residential development over hospitality, given the need for more housing. 5

March 15, 2023

Montecito’s New Shopping Center Is Coming Into Focus

The Post will have twice as many restaurants as previously indicated, and the fountain isn't going anywhere. 19

Newsletter: March 15

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March 14, 2023

Another Shop Is Leaving State Street

Plus: Most frontcountry trails have reopened; Parker Clay's warehouse sale is this Saturday; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; San Ysidro Road northbound onramp to close for nearly two years; current-day photos added to the recent post of old buildings. 1

First Look at Rascal’s All-Vegan Menu

More food news: Chef Mollie Ahlstrand is opening an Italian market/deli in Carpinteria; 10-course omakase dinners at Revolver; the Bagel Boiz are on hiatus but Peasants Deli has bagels this Sunday; profiles of Tamar and the Black Sheep; a pair of pantry recommendations. 1

March 13, 2023

Oprah Winfrey Offloaded a Hedgerow Property

Sales from the past two weeks also include a mini-compound above Summerland; a 1928 house in Carpinteria's western foothills; an Upper East fixer; the one with a fenced-off part of Elings Park; and more.

March 12, 2023

Scaling the Heights of Las Alturas

There's nowhere to hide when cars come around a corner, so snaking your way up the Riviera involves some risk. But the fabulous houses of all styles and jaw-dropping views in every direction more than compensate. 10

Newsletter: March 12

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!) 1

March 11, 2023

Expanded 1905 Craftsman on an Upper East Corner

Noteworthy new listings also include oceanfront communal living in Isla Vista; attempted flip of a fun Hope Ranch house; Eucalyptus Hill renovation; three acres in Yankee Farm; a cutie in Los Alamos; and more. 4