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Where One School Leads to Another

The residential areas around La Colina Junior High School and Bishop Diego High School have two distinct personalities—and rather a lot of street libraries.

What’s New This Summer

The latest in dining, shopping, accommodations, and looking fabulous.

Midcentury Compound in Mission Canyon Sells for $3.865 Million

Last week’s sales also include a Sea Meadow end unit; Carpinteria contemporary with ocean views; off-market mystery next to Hilda McIntyre Ray City Park; Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; Alta Mesa spec reno for $4.3 million; 1930 Tudor in San Roque; and more.

The End of the Left-Exit Era

Plus: Update on the psychedelic playground near East Beach; the Frank Lloyd Wright house in the Lower Village; Diana Ross is coming to town; new tenant for the former Avis building in the Funk Zone; another single-artist gallery is opening downtown; Modoc Road bike path question; parking for Mony’s, Tendrel, etc.

A New Gelato Shop Is Opening in the Tondi Space

More food news: Mendocino Farms opening date; two new restaurants proposed for the Funk Zone; Fresco at the Market is introducing breakfast, dinner pop-ups, and more; Apiary is taking over Idyll Mercantile; West Beach now has a coffee bar; Corazón Comedor switched back to table service; the Santa Barbara Wine Festival is coming up; no word on when Los Agaves’s Milpas outpost will return.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Beautifully Reimagined Riviera Home with Expansive Ocean Views

On one of the Riviera’s most sought-after streets, this Spanish-style residence offers timeless character paired with tasteful modern updates—while showcasing wireless ocean, island, and city views from sunrise to sunset.

A Different Kind of Island View

Noteworthy new listings also include another Spanish above the Upper Village; flag lot off lower Sheffield Drive; Birnam Wood compound; bold first impression way above San Roque; impeccably renovated Craftsman duplex; Westmontish four-bedroom; and more.