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Newly Renovated Within Historic Riven Rock

Designed to sit quietly in the land rather than command it, 790 Rockbridge Road is a 2.53-acre estate beneath a canopy of two-hundred-year-old oaks. Parcels of this size are essentially unavailable inside Riven Rock.

New Construction on Dorinda Triangle Sells for $11.25 Million

Last week’s sales also include a Santa Ynez Valley compound; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $5.85 million; spiffer-upper near Cold Spring School; Mesa off-market; 1980s colonial in Bel Air Knolls; and more

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Poolside Palapas

Plus: Contenders for the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez; East Valley Road garage under new ownership; meeting about the proposed Padaro Lane railroad expansion; StretchLab Montecito has closed; new leather goods shop in El Paseo; vandalism of tree plaques; Ageless Fitness has moved; up next at Seimandi & Leprieur gallery.

Opening in Carpinteria: Rincon General Bodega and Wine Bar

More food news: St. Bibiana is expanding; The Ellwood rethought its model; Alma Fonda Fina name change; open house and cookout at the White Buffalo Land Trust; opening date for the Restaurant at Edna; profiles of Vic’s Wine Bar and Ojai Mountain Farm; Jeannine’s is annexing Tap Thai’s space in Goleta; Mini Kabob returns to Na Na Thai.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Classic Upper East Home With Ocean Views

Perched in one of Santa Barbara’s most coveted locations, 622 E. Valerio Street pairs timeless 1920s character with beautiful ocean, city, and mountain views. Come see for yourself at the open house this Sunday.

An Adorable Moody Sisters Cottage That Got Moved to the Mesa

Noteworthy new listings also include a jaunty roofline on Padaro Lane; Ortega Ridge single-level; a hop and a skip from Montecito Union School; good energy on Eucalyptus Hill; handsome devil on the back of the Riviera; pied-à-terre with a view; and more.

Highlights of the Fall Art Season

When it comes to the arts, Santa Barbara punches well above its weight. In coming months, you can enjoy world-class gallery shows, sublime music performances, exciting theater, and even visits to artists’ studios.