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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Sit High Atop the Riviera for $6.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing floor plan in Birnam Wood; 1915 Lower Riviera house with a triplex out back; West Mesa cottage; 1977 house on State Street that could pass for older; and more.

Fall Shopping in Greater Santa Barbara

Fresh discoveries from Summerland to Santa Ynez, including new collections, sales, and special offers on fashion, home decor, and more.

El Encanto Wants to Build Two More Swimming Pools

Plus: Hearth Homes has added two downtown inns to its hospitality offerings; the Carlyle Salon has expanded into the former Chapala & Parker space; Iyengar Yoga Studio is moving; Los Olivos estate sale this weekend; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up.

Patxi’s Pizza Has Closed

More food news: Remembering Industrial Eats cofounder Jeff Olsson; a hint of what’s to come at Linden Hall in Carpinteria; Dave’s Dogs is back on Milpas Street; Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is next month; pub date for Elizabeth Poett’s cookbook; a new way bars handle overserved patrons.

Toro Canyon House With Chumash Restrictions Sells for $7.995 Million

Last week’s sales also include upper San Roque four-bedroom for $5 million; Hope Ranch teardown; a pair of Butterfly Beach townhomes; farmhouse-style fixer in the Lower Village; 1930 house on Alameda Padre Serra; and more.

AIA Santa Barbara’s Annual Architecture Tour Is Coming Up

Plus: Juniper’s new Summerland shop has opened; Santa’s Convenience Store debuts today; Taylor Swift’s concert film to screen at the Arlington; the reason for the black tarps on the East Beach dunes; an honor to be nominated for “Best of Santa Barbara.”