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Four More Shops Are Under Construction at the Miramar Resort

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Plus: Venture Apparel Co. has opened on State Street; Ziggy Marley at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Montecito’s Plant Gallery has closed; massive bounce house returning to Elings Park; new renderings of West Beach hotel; contest to decorate State Street Promenade barriers; Jeff Shelton penthouse is a vacation rental; Tomatomania!

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Contemporary New Construction Near the Hiking Trails

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Noteworthy new listings also include half-rustic, half-rococo in Hope Ranch; nice Campanil spread; two-cottage compound near Miramar Beach; Hedgerow fixer; 1928 San Roque charmer; modern Victorian in Los Olivos; 156 acres of backcountry with plans for a “guest ranch”; and more.

A Rare Chance to Own Two Homes Just Steps from Miramar Beach

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Welcome to Humphrey Road, Montecito’s best-kept beach neighborhood secret. With two homes on the same lot, situated in the Coastal Zone steps from Montecito’s best beaches, Coast Village Road, and both the Miramar and Biltmore resorts, this gorgeous trophy property will appeal to end users, investors, or some combination of the two.

Architects Make Suggestions for the State Street Promenade

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Other recent news: Improvements to Coast Village Road; Vuori is moving again; Josh Brolin bought in Montecito; the theme of the 100th Old Spanish Days Fiesta; Goleta Beach and Gaviota State Park have reopened; Hillary Hauser is stepping down as head of Heal the Ocean; the end of the standard 6 percent sales commission?

What’s Next for the Santa Barbara Public Market

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More food news: Yetz’s Bagels is taking over the entire Dank Bowl Kitchen space; the Nugget is coming to Carpinteria; Indian Tandoori Kingdom has opened; three-course menu at Caruso’s; the latest forecast for Dart Coffee Co.’s outpost at the harbor; while Rory’s Place recovers, it’s opening Rory’s Other Place next door.

Santa Barbara Residents: Unlock a 30% Discount for Your Spring Staycation

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Escape the travel frenzy during this time of year and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of our beloved coastal city, where both relaxation and adventure are just a stone’s throw away. With this exclusive offer—created specifically for locals!—enjoy a generous 30% discount on stays at 23 handpicked hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals through May.

Divine Design at the Ministry of the Interior

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The Brown Design Group has restored what was originally the Second Baptist Church—a Gothic Revival building from 1925, more recently the Church of Skatan—and there is no handsomer shop in town.