The Goleta Beach Park Restaurant Will Have a Concert Venue

More food news: Broad Street Oyster Co. has downsized; Belching Dragon Tavern is on hold; Nook Pizzeria is up and running; Handlebar vacation; the Bagel Boiz' hiatus is permanent; Na Na Thai delivery; Anchor Rose lounge closed for renovations; profiles of Local and the new Mister Softee shop. 6

Newsletter: December 27

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Locals: Receive a 30% Discount on Staycations in Santa Barbara

Take a moment to relax, rejuvenate and kick-start your year with an exclusive 30% discount on stays at 23 hotels, resorts and vacation rentals. And extend the invite to your friends and family, granting them a respite from the snow and the chance to embrace the Santa Barbara sunshine.

The State Street Promenade Now Has a Bike Lane

Plus: Commercial space being turned into hotel rooms; the Polar Dip is coming up; Seven Hills Turkish imports store appears to finally be closing; the plan to widen Hollister Avenue/State Street; investigating the sublime at Sullivan Goss. 19

Searching for the Soul of Oaxaca

The city of Oaxaca is a hit with travelers, thanks to its vibrant food culture, artisanal crafts, abundant street art, and readiness to party. And a nonstop flight from Los Angeles makes it easier than ever to visit. 9

Newsletter: December 24

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

Third Window Is Opening in Carpinteria

The best burgers in Santa Barbara are coming to the multi-tenant complex where Bettina and a Corazón Cocina offshoot are already onboard. 29

Why Are the Thousand Steps Still Wet?

"I thought the point of the six-month closure was to fix that problem." —S. 10

San Roque’s Sunshine Cafe Is Moving to Goleta

More food news: Many restaurants told to remove parklets by January 1; Mister Softee has soft-opened; the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's annual Beer Garden event; RH Montecito opening forecast; Foxtail Kitchen update; Vietnamese coffee pop-up; a profile of the Cheese Shop. 17