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Every Morning Starts Like This… Calm, Serenity, and Ease

At 1903 Coyote Circle, everyday living feels like a quiet retreat. It’s peaceful and private, with mountain and ocean views, yet moments from Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages, downtown Santa Barbara, and the beach.

The Westmontish Region of Montecito

The residential area southwest of Westmont College has surprises up its sleeve, including a secret park, an HOA, and trails through the woods.

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living on Eucalyptus Hill

Set within an amazing 93108 neighborhood, this inviting home offers outstanding natural light, a smooth indoor–outdoor flow, and an extra-large, usable yard that expands the way you live. Come see for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

Stylish Apartment Building Proposed for Los Patos Way

Plus: The Santa Claus Lane bike path; might Montecito ban gas-powered leaf blowers?; update on the row of eucalyptus trees on East Valley Road; another Santa Barbara Bowl show announced; parts of Goleta Beach County Park to close for storm-related repairs; Vandenberg Space Force Base’s self-mythologizing; group show at Marcia Burtt Gallery; taking San Ysidro Trail all the way to the top.

1923 Estate on the Front Row of Eucalyptus Hill Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week’s sales also include a substantial loss in the Golden Quadrangle; the Ortega Ridge one with the ridgetop pool; French Country home in Ballard; Sycamore Canyon Road floops; two in Hollister Ranch; San Roque cutie with a big yard; Lower Riviera cottage; and more.

First Look at Bistro Amasa’s Lunch Menu

More food news: Tyler x Lieu Dit is closed till spring; Mother Dough Bagels expanded its days of operation; three applicants for the former Anchor Rose spaces; the Garagiste Wine Festival is coming up; local restaurant is selling monthly and annual memberships; Seattle-based Eastern European bakery pop-up.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Cool Little Contemporary House Downtown

Noteworthy new listings also include 1915 Upper East house hidden from the street; solid Mediterranean off Highway 154; Old California vibes between Mission Canyon and Cielito; big views above San Roque; More Mesa Shores spiffer-upper; midcentury floops in Cielito; woodsy chic in Ojai; and more.