WALK WITH ME
While the shoreline is the indisputable star of the Butterfly Beach area, there’s plenty more worth exploring—including the Music Academy of the West’s splendid campus and drop-dead gorgeous Santa Barbara Cemetery.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Chris Bellamy for correctly identifying where this was shot. We’ll play again Saturday morning.
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STATE OF THE SITE
A look back at the year’s most popular posts—two of which involved a giant red shoe—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome. You can always just reply to this email newsletter.
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Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal
A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW