A unique family compound that blends into the natural surroundings, Carpinteria Reef Ranch captures views from every living space. This one-of-a-kind coastal avocado ranch is a rare opportunity to enjoy the peaceful Carpinteria lifestyle.
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Other recent news: The crackdown on unlicensed vacation rentals is working; 1,771 new housing units proposed for east of Old Town Goleta; the stone pines on E. Anapamu Street keep coming down; deal reached for a new marine sanctuary off the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County coastlines.
Set on just under an acre in the romantic Romero Canyon neighborhood, and surrounded by multiple esteemed estate properties, the estate effortlessly combines classic charm with the luxury of a modern-built home.
“On the way home from a concert in Ventura, I realized that I have a ‘burning question.’ (No pun intended.) What happened to the flame that used to be on the side of the freeway?” —J.
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The creators of the Hill House join Friends of VADA for a dynamic discussion about how they worked together to break conventional boundaries in design, exploring the power of integrating creativity, serious play, and transdisciplinary collaboration.
Plus: Xanadu Skate Boutique is having a moving sale; the new mural at Gutierrez and Chapala; the Highway 217 onramp at Sandspit Road will be closed for at least another year; vintage clothing shop opening on State Street; 21-unit apartment complex proposed for Hollister Avenue; more on the improvements at Birnam Wood Golf Club; where Eye of the Day is moving to; paid parking at a vacant lot on W. De La Guerra Street.
The enclave of Bonnymede is Montecito living at its easiest, with pool, spa, tennis court, rose cutting garden, 24-hour guard-gated security, and, best of all, a private beachfront patio and pathway to the sand. Here are two lock-and-leave homes ready for you to move in tomorrow.
Last week’s sales also include six-bedroom on 5.6 acres in the Hedgerow; near Butterfly Beach for $1.55 million off the initial asking price; Via Clarice Mediterranean; freestanding condo on E. Canon Perdido; quirky downtown cottage; Brinkerhoff Avenue Victorians; and more.
More food news: The menu and interior at Nick the Greek; the rumor about SY Kitchen taking the Via Vai space; Cagami Ramen said to be opening in Goleta; the name of the Public Market’s bars; possible pivot for the former McKenzie Market; update on Rory’s Place in Ojai; praise for Rori’s flavor of the month; Ethnic Breads’s retail bakery in Goleta has opened; more on the plan to turn a historic gas station into a café.
Burning Questions
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
- Why Do Rocket Launches Look the Way They Do?
- How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?
- What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?
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That's great to know, Carrie. I'll have to look them up next time I'm in Carp. Stica is likely just catering to a wealthier class… — Michael G.
Please block her from your site. Her influence has been enough for me to often not read ANY comments. What is her deal? Totally wacko… — C.L. Anderson
I make a fantastic lasagna. Using the best ingredients, it costs me around $40 to make for 8 large servings. Knowing they get wholesale ingredients,… — Kelsey
Thanks for the link to the Noozhawk story about the most affordable cup of coffee in town. But there is one they missed, perhaps because… — Richard Yates
Can’t wait to get an R2! It will be great to have a service center here — LS
You don't need to drive all the way to SY to get excellent lasagna. Thario's in Carp (Santa Claus Lane) has the best lasagna!! One… — Carrie
Thank you!!! I am so sick of her hate-fueled garbage comments! — Liz
"everything should be enforced" except immigration laws apparently. — Not Christine!
Thank You Eric 🙏. She tries to spread nothing but hate. I applaud you for stopping her nasty comments on your fun, informative, lovely site. — Zeeann
With the R2 coming out this year they will need the infrastructure for sales and service. Im hoping the R2 does well without taking too… — Don