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A Climbing Gym Is Opening in Noleta

Plus: A chance to see inside nine interesting properties; a bold attempt to flip a Pacaso share; interior designer’s warehouse sale; Highway 101 offramp reopening early; paintings by Bobbie Burgers at Caldwell Snyder; the Cult is coming to town.

Hubba Hubba in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include the 1919 Villa Firenze on Mission Canyon Road; an Upper East house with potential; Craftsman charm in the Bungalow Haven district; a 1946 house designed by Kem Weber; a Joseph Plunkett cutie in San Roque; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Restaurant Changes on Coast Village Road

A popular bakery/café in Santa Barbara has plans to open a Montecito outpost—and it may even introduce dinner service.

Best Bets for Private Events in Santa Barbara

Whether you’re planning an event that’s big or intimate, fancy or casual, choosing the right venue is crucial.

Coast Village Road Parklets to Be Limited to Two Parking Spaces

Other recent news: The plan to turn the Palms in Carpinteria into a hotel has fallen through; cannabis farms accused of improperly drawing water from the Santa Ynez River; Patagonia’s founder is donating the company to charity; new beach structure underway at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; mall storefronts being used as gallery spaces; the history of a house on Garcia Road.

Brinkerhoff, Bradley, and Beyond

The part of downtown in the crook of Highway 101 has off-the-charts charm—as well as a savory dash of quirk.

The Ultimate in Equestrian Luxury!

In the heart of elite horse country, 368 Lambert Road is a 9.75-acre estate is perfect for those who love to spend time outdoors.