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2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 2

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The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops.

Montecito Ranch Estates House With Boar Statue Sells for $13 Million

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Last week’s sales also include the indoor/outdoor sunken bar in Birnam Wood; Alta Mesa three-bedroom for just under $4 million; renovated 1947 house in San Roque; Lower Riviera townhome; 2.81-acre vacant lot off San Antonio Creek Road; and more.

A Wave of Change Is Headed for Montecito

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The status quo long reigned in Montecito, for better and for worse. Then the pandemic inspired an influx of affluent new residents, and now an extraordinary amount of change—including ten new restaurants and dozens of shops—is following in their wake.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 1

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This holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to support Santa Barbara’s wonderful independent shops. I’ve done some advance work, but get out there and have a look for yourself!

Ultimate Privacy on a Toro Canyon Hilltop

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Noteworthy new listings also include two Montecito properties bought two years ago; equestrian compound east of Los Olivos; appealing Goleta house with minimal backyard; California cottage on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

“Holiday Disco Extravaganza” at the Harbor

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Plus: Anderson Aquatics has opened in the Funk Zone; Faitell Attractions closing sale; likely explanation for the Glen Annie Golf Club rumor; free California poppy seeds; Brothers Osborne play the Santa Barbara Bowl; hang-gliding recommendation.

Azul Has Finally Opened

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More food news: Café La Fonda soft-opens on Friday; Kings Carey has a new tasting room in Solvang; profile of the new Santa Barbara Fish Market shop/restaurant in Goleta; Dutchess chef Saw Naing is dropping in on Na Na Thai; Queso Oaxaca recommendation.