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May 28, 2025

On Summerland’s Western Fringe

Don't let the gentrification of the main drag fool you: the town's signature funkiness can still be found on the side streets. 9

February 23, 2025

Higher Education on the Mesa

The holiday break was the perfect time to explore the East Campus of Santa Barbara City College: no crowds, big views, lots to gawk at. 3

December 22, 2024

In the Shadow of Magnolia Center

Ever wondered what’s behind Magnolia Center on Hollister Avenue? Me neither. But I was jonesing for a walk in virgin territory, so voilà—and wherever people live, there are fascinating choices. 11

November 13, 2024

Downtown and a Little to the Left

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the many worthwhile strollable areas we have here, consider the one in this post: Canon Perdido to Anapamu, Highway 101 to Chapala. It's highly rewarding. 6

October 2, 2024

A Relatively Modest Montecito Enclave

With a proximity to several elementary schools that makes it appealing for parents of young children, Montecito Oaks has long felt like an entry-level neighborhood for Montecito. That's surely changing as the barrier to entry gets higher. 4

August 28, 2024

The Metamorphosis of East Mesa

With its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to the beach, the neighborhood above Shoreline Park is a quintessential side of Santa Barbara. And it's changing fast. 18

July 31, 2024

The Ferrelo-Garcia Loop

There's quirk in them thar hills: two of Lower Riviera's lesser-known streets, and their offshoots, are loaded with moments to marvel at the Santa Barbaraness of it all. 1

May 22, 2024

Strolling Under a Canopy of Oaks

There's a woodsy, almost mountain-y feel to the part of Montecito bordered by Lilac Drive and Romero Canyon Road, where fancy estates rub shoulders with a microvillage of cottages. 4

April 17, 2024

Amid the Saints of South San Roque

Four and a half years into Siteline, I've explored a lot of this part of the world, and yet there are still pockets where I've never set foot (or even wheel). Take the area west of Gelson's.... 8

March 13, 2024

The Highs and Lows of Harbor Hills

In a city rich with amazing views, there may be none better than on two streets in the heart of Alta Mesa—and getting there is half the fun. 10