
FIRST LOOK
Bar Lou brings a touch of France to Coast Village Road: Warner Ebbink and Brandon Boudet of Little Dom’s Seafood have dramatically upgraded the former Oliver’s space and introduced a menu that blends French classics and Mediterranean influences. Check out the space and the menu.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: A record price on the Riviera; old-school beach compound in the Sandyland Cove enclave; 1982 French Regency in Birnam Wood; 1920s quirk on Ortega Ridge; five-acre Carpinteria farm; Diana Road fixer; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Lighthouse Skate Shop is leaving the Funk Zone.
••• SBIFF Film Center opening date.
••• Stylish new shop on State Street.
••• Two and a half more years of Highway 101 construction to start in 2026.
••• New 1.3-mile trail at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
••• Bar Method studio debuts this week.
••• New golf-simulator club.
••• Pot farm tours.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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Great trip report so far, looking forward to the South Island. We visited NZ a few years back and rented a camper van. This was… — Bill F
Great 🥝 🇳🇿 travel reportage Eric ! Love all your details as well as extensive photos ! — Mark
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