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March 10, 2021

The Past Is Still Present in Old Town Goleta

Layers of history are visible everywhere, both on Hollister Avenue and the side streets. When was the last time you saw a sign for S&H Green Stamps? 8

February 3, 2021

The Haley Corridor Is Keeping It Real

When I mentioned to some friends that I was going to explore the Haley Corridor on foot, they laughed in that knock-yourself-out way. But I loved it: the area feels like a backstage counterpoint to the show over on State Street. 2

December 8, 2020

The Unvarnished Appeal of Yankee Farm

Wedged between Hendry's Beach and Hope Ranch, the Yankee Farm neighborhood is like Brigadoon, but drier, with parts that feel as if they haven't changed in decades.

November 24, 2020

Where Montecito Gets Down to Business

Let's explore Coast Village Circle, the loop that runs between Coast Village Road and the freeway. 1

September 22, 2020

The Small Pleasures of Bungalow Haven

The neighborhood, which has been proposed as a historic district, is rich with Craftsman houses and sweet moments. 3

September 1, 2020

The Small-Town Charms of Samarkand

It's a land of lemonade stands, lawn bowls, good vibes, and bingo nights. 1

July 22, 2020

Climbing the Back of Eucalyptus Hill

A delightful stroll from Montecito to Santa Barbara via Eucalyptus Hill Road, with detours on many side streets. 2

June 30, 2020

Admiring the Backsides of Beachfront Houses

As you walk east on Padaro Lane, the lots get smaller and smaller—which means you get to see more and more.

May 26, 2020

Social Distancing Made Easy at UCSB

With in-person classes canceled for months, the campus is a lovely place for a stroll. You can expect many "I Am Legend" moments, where you'll feel like the last person on earth. 1

May 10, 2020

In the Heart of the Golden Quadrangle

The streets northwest of Montecito's Upper Village are home to impressive estates, storybook cottages, a Richard Neutra house, and an indignant French bulldog.