Author: Erik Torkells

April 7, 2026

The Montecito Country Mart’s Post Office Has Been Spared

Plus: Funk Zone boutique said to be closing; new women's apparel shop on Coast Village Road; a Santa Barbara Bowl show worth noting; martial arts studio coming to Santa Claus Lane; volunteers sought for Parma Park trail work; Highway 101 ramp closures; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 6

April 6, 2026

French Regency Spec Reno Sells for $12 Million

Last week's sales also include Eucalyptus Hill off-market for $14 million; two in Hope Ranch; the 1929 Riviera house Alex D’Alfonso built for himself; Santa Ynez Valley compound; Ennisbrook casita; Lower Riviera midcentury for $625,000 over ask; downtown penthouse; and more.

April 5, 2026

Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque

More food news: French bakery coming to upper State Street; Carpinteria gourmet market to debut this week; new restaurant announced for Amazon's State Street building; Tamar catering; Rori's opened in Goleta; Santa Ynez Valley chef nominated for prestigious award; Ojai Mountain Farm set an opening date for its bar/deli/market. 2

Newsletter: April 5

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.) 2

April 3, 2026

1920 Estate on a Hunky Chunk of Padaro Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include a 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. 10

April 2, 2026

Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?

Are the new gates entirely decorative, or is the intention to use them? 3

April 1, 2026

From Vietnam With… Ambivalence

The country 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. 2

Newsletter: April 1

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March 31, 2026

Santa Barbara’s Coach Outlet Is Getting Upgraded to Full Brand Status

Plus: New art studio for kids downtown; Sirena women's boutique has moved; a wasted Funk Zone parking lot; tape on the trail; the answer to last weekend’s "Where in Santa Barbara…?"; the return of Tomatomania!; overhear anything interesting lately? 5