Author: Erik Torkells

April 17, 2022

The Next Wave of Santa Barbara Hotels

As many as 10 new hotels are in the works, with more than 500 new rooms, and many existing properties are undergoing significant changes. 7

Montecito Is Getting a Jewish-Italian Delicatessen

More food news: Sneak peeks of dishes at Local, coming soon to Coast Village Road; the Cliff Room finally reopened; the Plaza Deli is for sale; "Mediterranean street kitchen" called Mezze Santa Barbara opening downtown; Los Agaves spinoff opening near Whole Foods; Casa Comal Mexican restaurant soft-opened on State Street; XO Santa Barbara introduced breakfast service; Vons Chicken and Rockin' Yogurt have closed; Fess Parker Winery renovated its Los Olivos tasting room. 1

Newsletter: April 17

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April 16, 2022

The Sweet Life on Shoreline Drive for $14.3 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a piece of the old El Mirador estate in Montecito; an over-the-top Hope Ranch villa that got a tasteful makeover; the boxy house across from the Cold Spring trailhead; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

April 15, 2022

Many More Dirt Sidewalks Are in the Works for Montecito

Other recent news: Pet paraphernalia shop opens on Coast Village Road; more stores coming to Paseo Nuevo; alleged turtle thief apprehended; UCSB's collection of recorded music on wax cylinders; inside the Montecito Sanitary District; Coral Casino's reopening forecast. 1

April 14, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Said to Have Bought in the Hedgerow

Plus: The effort to improve Coast Village Road moved to the next step; Cottage Health opened a new urgent-care facility in Santa Barbara; three new concerts announced at the Santa Barbara Bowl; a naughty maid; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"

April 13, 2022

Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?

"We found out the hard way that a house near us is part of the vacation-ownership site Pacaso. We're wondering if this business model is legal in our area, because our new one-eighth-share neighbors are partying it up when they're in town." —M. 15

Newsletter: April 13

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April 12, 2022

Four Houses Over $10 Million Sold Last Week

Last week's sales also included a Hope Ranch new-build that went for $2 million over ask; three big houses with ocean views; the last undeveloped lot in Birnam Wood; the Lower Riviera house I thought was underpriced; another overachiever in the Bluffs; and more.