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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Chic New Construction Off Picacho Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include the 1,000-acre Naples section of the Gaviota Coast; handsome finishes behind Pepper Hill; generous proportions in Birnam Wood; “European country manor” in Hope Ranch; Montecito farmhouse likely to get snapped up; San Roque stunner; Alameda Padre Serra floops; and more.

A Rare Single Level in the Golden Quadrangle

Quietly set off prime Picacho Lane, this newly constructed estate is a disciplined yet soulful expression of architecture—where proportion, light, and natural materials define the experience.

ICE Agents Caught Lying to Oxnard Police

Other recent news: 72-room hotel approved in Carpinteria; Open Air Bicycles update; half of Carpinteria cannabis farms miss the scrubber deadline; the widening of Mission Creek; Cottage Health’s partnership with a local high school; downtown building nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.

The Manifold Splendors of Mid-State

If no specific visual pops up when you think of the area, it’s probably because you’re more likely to drive there rather than walk. Your loss.

Rare Riviera Duplex in a Coveted Locale

Extensively remodeled from 2025-2026, this turnkey property pairs crisp contemporary architecture and warm, inviting interiors with modern systems, meticulous craftsmanship, and an all-electric design.

Riviera Bar Has Closed

Pour one out for the establishment, which shuttered over the weekend.

Midcentury Condo Behind Pierre Lafond Sells for $3.75 Million

Last week’s sales also include a Mesa four-bedroom for $2.895 million; blocky spiffer-upper on E. Mountain Drive; Hitchcock Ranch three-bedroom; Mesa cutie with one bath; woodsy chalet-style on the back of the Riviera; and more.

Carpinteria’s Food Liaison Is Closing Its Cafe

More food news: Signs of life for the Chick-fil-A on Calle Real; Los Altos is closing one of its outposts; new ownership for The Nook; stroopwafel cart for hire; State of Mind Cafe says it has not signed a lease; local pasta brand opened a shop in Carpinteria.