Author: Erik Torkells

October 11, 2019

Montecito “Dream Home” Drops Its Price by $986,000

Also newly reduced: Spanish house in Montecito that could use some lightening up; a multi-level Tuscan-style villa in Carpinteria; an oldie-but-goodie from 1930 in Hope Ranch; a Moroccan fantasia.

October 10, 2019

Law Passed Allowing Public Access to Hollister Ranch Beaches

Plus: Target's soft opening is coming up; this year's Night Market has been canceled; mountain lion spotted again in Isla Vista; great white sharks off Carp; waterfront parking overhauled; Eastside candidates running for city council.

October 9, 2019

Café Ana Has Plans to Start Dinner Service

Other food-related news: Impossible's fake ground "beef" is now being sold at Gelson's; Dave's Dogs Grill rumored to be opening on Milpas; Rascal's pop-up at Satellite; an attempt to cure olives in the ocean.

October 8, 2019

L.A.’s Lucca Antiques Has Opened a Huge Showroom in Montecito’s Upper Village

Plus: Route 192 bridge now slated to reopen in November; last chance to visit Lotusland before it closes for the winter; plans for a 16,338-square-foot house on Padaro Lane.

How Badly Do You Want to Live on the Beach?

It's always instructive to take a close look at a beachfront property, especially when the house needs substantial work. Given the amount of money you'd have to spend on this house, the $6.85 million price becomes even more purely about the location.

October 7, 2019

Where to Buy the Best Bread in Town

Plus: The Fairview Gardens farmstand appears to have reopened; Santa Barbara Harbor Festival is this weekend; Merci's sandwiches are all that and a bag of chips.

October 5, 2019

360-Degree Views in Summerland Now for $125,000 Less

Also newly reduced: One of the sweetest houses south of the 101; that classic Riviera panorama; what passes for a starter house in Hope Ranch; and a two-acre lot in Montecito.

October 4, 2019

Ever Want to Live in a Hawaiian Resort?

Open houses this weekend: A sweet little Montecito farmhouse; a new-build that feels old in all the right ways; a funky slice of the Upper East; a real eye-popper with amazing ocean views; and many more.

Behind This Nondescript Facade Is a Very Interesting House

You could pass by 331 E. Canon Perdido without guessing what’s inside—or even noticing the building at all. Designed in 1981 by the owner, it’s a miniature hacienda above a two-car garage.

October 3, 2019

There’s a Big Sale This Saturday at C’est Cheese

And in other food-related news: Mesa Verde has decided to close Mondays; in praise of Bossie's Kitchen's water carafes and BLT; Oku restaurant is open.