Author: Erik Torkells

March 29, 2026

Newsletter: March 29

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

March 27, 2026

Classic Montecito Compound Resuscitated in Style

Noteworthy new listings also include a 31-acre equestrian property east of Toro Canyon; Hot Springs Road hacienda complex; mountain views in Pepper Hill; the Riviera house that Alex D’Alfonso built for himself; 1915 Craftsman with extra land on a swell Upper East block; San Roque Tudor; and more. 7

March 26, 2026

Overnight RV Camping Lot Proposed at East Beach

Other recent news: Costco is looking into the possibility of a Goleta gas station; a quartet of interesting homes; inside Montecito's Pig House; could Isla Vista become a city?; self-storage with social aspect coming downtown; the tree of the month. 14

March 25, 2026

Highway 101 Construction Is About to Move North

Plus: Big Yellow House sold; Bob Dylan and Jungle return to the Santa Barbara Bowl; what's next for the little stone building on Cabrillo Boulevard?; surprises on the Music Academy of the West's Summer Festival lineup; more on the sale of The Post; Neighbor Neighbor consignment shop opened downtown; free mosquitofish; magical realist art; "La La Land" production-design show. 13

Newsletter: March 25

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March 24, 2026

Beachfront Padaro Lane Compound Sells for $13 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a Birnam Wood one-bedroom with guest house; handsome finishes on Camino Viejo; two on Eucalyptus Hill; two in Hope Ranch; the Samarkand one that tried asking $8 million; San Roque new-build; Cielito midcentury; and more. 1

March 23, 2026

Opening Date for the Bar/Shop Called Beau

More food news: In-N-Out is trying again in the Santa Ynez Valley; Bistro Amasa brunch; produce stand closed; Carpinteria chocolate shop under new ownership; fast-casual chain coming to Hollister Avenue; El Paseo tasting room closed; Good Samaritan sandwich truck; South Coast Deli confirmed for the Funk Zone; big L.A. chef opening a restaurant in San Luis Obispo. 7

March 22, 2026

The Post Has Been Sold for a Handsome Sum

Plus: Another Coast Village Road shop is closing; mysterious new tenant in the Victor the Florist storefront; clarifying hours for permitted construction in Montecito; new kid's shop and salon in Summerland; Presidio hotel changes hands; busy part of Alameda Padre Serra temporarily closed. 13

Newsletter: March 22

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