Pair of Padaro Lane Houses Sells for $21.5 Million

Last week's sales also include the house Katy Perry went to court for; Montecito compound in need of updating; renovated Mesa four-bedroom for $4.2 million; two in the Lower Village; Lower Riviera cottages; and more.

The Return of the Miramar Resort’s Swim Raft

Plus: An astute take on the State Street problem; the Knit Shop has opened; menswear shop Tendrel is moving within the Funk Zone; the new owner of the Ballard Inn; 52 units of affordable housing in the pipeline; some thoughts about the West Mesa house asking $7.7 million; more on the stone pine trees on E. Anapamu Street. 19

There’s Hope for Arnoldi’s Cafe

More food news: White Caps Beach Club has opened; Cajé Coffee Roasters is coming to Goleta; Mony's is now at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room has opened; profile of Luretík olive oil; Casa Dumetz Winery changed its name; updates on two Solvang restaurants. 3

Newsletter: May 26

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins again.) 8

Coastal Hacienda With Views for Days

A knoll-top California hacienda on approximately five acres, 439 Lambert Road is a custom-built, gated, and private retreat that's also just minutes from Montecito's villages and Summerland.

Knoll-Top Hacienda With Broad Ocean Views

Noteworthy new listings also include an 1888 house in the Upper East; Hedgerow fixer on a large lot; 1932 house with Riviera views and a dreamy guest house; woodsy interiors in Summerland; and more.

Caruso Officially Files Plans for Miramar Expansion

Other recent news: The city intends to tweak another block of State Street; Southwest Airlines is expected to pause weekday flights between Santa Barbara and Denver; underground tanks discovered downtown; creepy people harass restaurant patrons; more on Hill House Montecito; Island View Outfitters opened on upper State Street; the county courthouse’s viewing deck is closed till late July; new kung fu and tai chi studio; state law to make street parking even harder; Pink to headline One805Live! benefit. 18

A Whole Lot of L.A. Is Coming Our Way

The first wave of tenants announced at The Post, a.k.a. the reinvented Las Aves complex across from the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, includes eight shops and two restaurants—and all but one have outposts in L.A. 17

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