Author: Erik Torkells

July 13, 2025

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

July 11, 2025

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Want $65 Million for Their Picacho Lane Mansion

Noteworthy new listings also include a dazzler once you step inside; Montecito Spanish-ish with a tricky floor plan; mini compound on 1.6 acres on the edge of the Hedgerow; the striking Brutalist home on Eucalyptus Hill; and more. 5

July 10, 2025

El Encanto May Get a Coffee Shop and Private Club

Other recent news: The owners of the property behind the Mission claim to be leasing it to a church; e-bike riders ticketed; the temporary Goleta Valley Library is open; Highway 166 reopened as Madre Fire gets closer to containment. 15

July 9, 2025

The 32 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: Aperitivo's spinoff; two Thomas Keller establishments; an outpost of Nobu; three true farm-to-table restaurants; Basque-inspired food downtown; Mediterranean on De La Guerra Plaza; harborside revamp; three newcomers at the Public Market; two Funk Zone cocktail bars; Mexican seafood; and much more. 23

Newsletter: July 9

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July 8, 2025

How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?

"It looks like the San Ysidro Debris Basin is done. Can you ask an engineer what the point of the three structures is?" 3

July 7, 2025

Fashion Designer Sells Montecito Villa for $13 Million

Last week's sales also include Monterey Colonial off-market; 1961 house near the rear entrance to San Ysidro Ranch; Glen Oaks with remnant of the 1895 Stanford White estate; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; Riviera with curb appeal; 1860 Hedgerow house; West Mesa bluff-front for $5.57 million; 1904 Upper East grande dame; and more.

July 6, 2025

Inside the Huge New Vintage Store on State Street

Plus: More vintage and minimalist leather in the Funk Zone; estate sale pop-ups; Goodwill's donation center on Milpas has closed; real estate agent promoting negotiable fees; Fred Armisen to play the Lobero; new art gallery downtown; more sloppy road signage. 16

Newsletter: July 6

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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