Author: Erik Torkells

October 26, 2020

The Santa Barbara Swap Meet Is Back With a Bang

Plus: A trio of Funk Zone buildings for sale; exhibit of Santa Barbara Bowl posters at the Shopkeepers; rescued chihuahuas up for adoption; coastal trail study seeks input; fabulous Queen Anne landmark for sale. 1

October 25, 2020

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 2

October 24, 2020

Another Monster Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

There were a ton of sales at impressive prices—including two off-market and six above ask.

October 23, 2020

A Visit to the New StretchLab Studio

Plus: Exploring Patrick Nesbitt's Summerland estate, heading to auction soon; the nubby facade of Jeff Shelton's round tower; Amtrak route to be reservation-only around Thanksgiving; "fantasy rainfall" game.

Newsletter: October 23

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October 22, 2020

More Renderings of How the Highway 101 Changes Will Look

You'll get a better understanding of the Evans undercrossing, with its zippy design reminiscent of Copacabana; the Sheffield Drive righthand on- and off-ramps; and sound walls that include planters.

Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea Is Back This Sunday

More food news: Satellite's special Mexican dinner; My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza; new coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo; Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online; nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.

Widescreen Views Over Montecito

The week's top price adjustments also include a house on the sand at Miramar Beach, a big spread on a double lot in Birnam Wood, a funky roofline on the Mesa, and more.

October 21, 2020

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Drop $14.2 Million in Montecito

Other recent news: Maria Sharapova spent $8.55 million in Summerland; county supervisors enable officers to fine people gathering against Covid-19 rules; city council approves bike-sharing program; Jeff Bridges announced that he has lymphoma.

12 Acres Ripe for Development in the Golden Quadrangle

The week's other noteworthy new listings include two 1920s houses by Winsor Soule in the Upper East, a 1921 cottage on Camino Viejo, three vacant lots in Summerland, and more.