THE BIG PICTURE
The status quo long reigned in Montecito, for better and for worse. Then the pandemic inspired an influx of affluent new residents, and now an extraordinary amount of change—including ten new restaurants and dozens of shops—is following in their wake.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Montecito Ranch Estates house with boar statue for $13 million; indoor/outdoor sunken bar in Birnam Wood; Alta Mesa three-bedroom for just under $4 million; renovated 1947 house in San Roque; Lower Riviera townhome; 2.81-acre vacant lot off San Antonio Creek Road; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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FAVORITE THINNGS
2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 2: Because the best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops.
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Recent Comments
I recall when the WestMarine at the harbor was called The Chandelry. West Marine bought them along with so many along the California coast. Setting… — John Jorgensen
I think the city of SB has physically changed state street at least 8 times since 2020 just pissing our dollars away. It's how California… — Cee Oh
Is that the recently repaired mosaic on the Cabrillo sidewalk (Syuxtun Story Circle) — Richard
I use to work at Far West Guns for a while until retiring. Miss helping the fine customers I had. — BobC
I saw the plans hot off the press in Carmel last year.The new building will be amazing !As a former resident of Montecito the Bottle… — Deba Christensen
City: We need more housing. Developer: Okay, here's a project that pencils and will provide 46 units. City: I don't like it, spend more money… — Jefferson A.
I agree the fake wood sidewalks are ridiculous but I like them as a 'proof of concept' of sorts for whatever they're calling the latest… — TP
As a cocktail drinker who does not like beer or wine, there is no greater disappointment than when a restaurant advertise cocktails, only to get… — Kathy
The zoom works on my mobile device. Thanks tech helpers! — Alisa
Pokewaves has great poke and sushi. Hope they keep the original location open with the new location up and running. — David W