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A Whole Lot of L.A. Is Coming Our Way

The first wave of tenants announced at The Post, a.k.a. the reinvented Las Aves complex across from the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, includes eight shops and two restaurants—and all but one have outposts in L.A.

Strolling Under a Canopy of Oaks

There’s a woodsy, almost mountain-y feel to the part of Montecito bordered by Lilac Drive and Romero Canyon Road, where fancy estates rub shoulders with a microvillage of cottages.

Casa Colibrí: A Sublime Spanish-Style Sanctuary in Hope Ranch

Every inch of Casa Colibrí has been thoughtfully, meticulously, painstakingly reconditioned to restore the home to its authentic roots. The result is a thoroughly modern estate with a masterful combination of charm, comfort, architectural detail, and stylistic integrity.

The Most Interesting New Lodging in Town

Plus: The city is seeking standardized ADU designs; Gibraltar Road, East Camino Cielo Road, and Barker Pass Road have reopened; Mayweather Boxing + Fitness studio has closed; Ensemble Theatre Company’s next guided trip; Asher Market‘s Santa Ynez location has moved; new vinyl and vintage shop in Solvang; “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.

James Cameron’s Hollister Ranch Compound Sells for $26 Million

Last week’s sales also include a 1919 Reginald Davis Johnson house atop a Riviera ridge; sleek Toro Canyon contemporary on 160 acres; two-bedroom condo in Carpinteria’s Villa Sortino for $4.6 million; Mesa house for $4.215 million; and more.

Trattoria Vittoria Has Closed After 18 Years

More food news: Jonesy’s Fried Chicken is opening in Goleta; the new headquarters of Cutler’s Artisan Spirits will include a restaurant; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Pascucci’s salad dressing; Santa Barbara Smokehouse has been sold; checking in on Rory’s Other Place and Hotel El Roblar in Ojai.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.)

Prime Montecito Estate Ready to Be Glammed Up

Noteworthy new listings also include a renovated 1965 spread in Hope Ranch; textbook California cottage in the outer Hedgerow; sweet ranch house on Eucalyptus Hill; Plaza Rubio two-bedroom that looks like a value; Disney designer’s Ojai retreat; and more.