There’s a lot happening in Carpinteria lately, but it still has a remarkable way of making you feel right at home.
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Other recent news: Record high tides; Goleta preschool next to gun shop to close; new Goleta mural; fire suppression in Los Padres National Forest; update on proposed Lompoc space-themed entertainment and educational attraction.
More food news: Bay Area sweets shop opening in Montecito; update on Ojai Rôtie’s Carpinteria outpost; Revolver now delivers; Christmas pop-up returns to the Funk Zone; a standout lasagna; Solvang tiki lounge closed; bagelry opening in Ventura.
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Last week’s sales also include an Upper East grande dame off-market for $11 million; 1990s Mediterranean above Bella Vista; Ashley Road compound; Arcady fixer; 1925 home near Montecito Union School; San Roque for $4 million; Chiquita Road pied-à-terre; and more.
Plus: Lotusland is looking to be open year-round; Trader Joe’s wants to add a big rooftop structure; car-service company enters the Santa Barbara market; the construction at N. Jameson, Sheffield, and Ortega Hill; the building underway at Milpas and the 101; new coffee table book about Santa Barbara houses.
While much of the Spanish island suffers from overtourism, the trails in the northwest are blissfully free of crowds. Plus: a superb hotel that makes a strong case for doing nothing.
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Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)
Noteworthy new listings also include Spanish spiffer-upper above Summerland; Old Hollywood glamour in Birnam Wood; renovated farmhouse near the Upper Village; five-bedroom penthouse downtown; a neat beachfront one in Ventura; and more.
Recent Comments
While the picture is just a rendering, hopefully that big beautiful box on the roof is a back up generator as I second the motion… — TJ
The Carl Maston house is amazing. Plywood is due for a comeback. — A
When will Caltrans landscape the new Montecito section of the 101 similar to what was installed in Carp? — Greg
Could you cram more ‘stuff’ on that foyer table for the cover of the new Private Homes book? — Gail
We've been using Blacklane for years to go to/from LAX and the Mesa. German ownership currently. I dread the changes sure to come under Uber. — Ami
Not only is that Tjs thing ugly, I think it's also messing with their power, because since they have placed it, I've had to go… — Andrew
2112 Santa Barbara street — Mike