Author: Erik Torkells

August 27, 2022

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

August 26, 2022

Uncorked Will Close Next Month

More food news: Two new tasting rooms in the Funk Zone; Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant has moved in with another establishment; Goodland Wine Shop is now open on Upper State Street; why the Goleta Beach restaurant is delayed; Corazón says it hasn't committed to helping M. Special with food; Noleta IHOP has closed.

August 25, 2022

The Last Two Oil Piers on Haskell’s Beach Will Be Removed Soon

Other recent news: The Hotel Santa Barbara is finally getting some work done; developers of the Surfliner Inn in Carpinteria make a concession; sick sea lions; updates on apartment projects on Garden and Milpas.

August 24, 2022

Exploring the Sea Caves of Santa Cruz Island

Everything you need to know about the Santa Barbara Adventure Company's terrific kayak tour of Santa Cruz Island.

Newsletter: August 24

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August 23, 2022

The Future of Paseo Nuevo Is Unclear

Other recent news: The original Motel 6, near East Beach, charges as much as $426 per night; Santa Barbara County to install license-plate readers; Elings Park now has a free nine-hole disc golf course; monkeypox vaccine to be available at Pride events; Girls Inc. is suing a real estate brokerage and developer.

August 22, 2022

Golden Quadrangle Ranch House Flipped for $7.65 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1999 Hedgerow compound; a sprawling two-bedroom on Eucalyptus Hill; Mediterranean and midcentury houses on the Riviera; and more.

August 21, 2022

Dutch Garden Is Getting Closer to Opening

More food news: The Whole Foods renovation continues; Juice Ranch is opening a Solvang outpost; Hook & Press's savory new treat; Corazón Cocina is taking over the food at M. Special; you can now check out an induction burner from the library; the Baker's Table's new location has opened. 4

Newsletter: August 21

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August 20, 2022

Three New Apartment Buildings in the Works

With a total of 152 units, the projects offer an interesting glimpse at efforts to address the housing crisis in Santa Barbara. 5