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October 13, 2026

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

October 18, 2024

  • Just Listed

Historic Hope Ranch House That Was Once a Country Club

Noteworthy new listings also include a maze-like floor plan in the Bungalow Haven district; spare renovation in San Roque; 1924 Spanish cutie on State Street; likely spec reno in Mission Canyon; rebuilt midcentury modern; Greek-inspired home in Isla Vista; and more.

October 17, 2024

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara Is Finally Getting Serious About E-Bikes

Other recent news: Art Essentials is moving at year end; Montecito police blotter; the latest on the proposed Rosewood Miramar Beach expansion; the city council's District 3 race; the Lobero Theatre’s executive director is stepping down; California Coastal Commission refuses to allow more SpaceX launches. 14

October 16, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Starbucks Is Coming to Milpas Street

More food news: Green Table to close; the name of the Basque restaurant opening in the former Trattoria Vittoria space; Chase Restaurant is recovering from a fire; The Gathering Table now serves brunch; update on the big Carpinteria multi-tenant development, including Bettina's offshoot; the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival; St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual sale of Greek food to go; Tutu’s Tortilla Chips, available at The Eddy. 3

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Newsletter: October 16

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October 15, 2024

  • Tourist for a Day

Yes, Surrey!

Four locals go behind the wheel of one of those contraptions that clog the bike path. 1

October 14, 2024

  • Sponsored

Join the Celebration at Plaza Palooza!

The highly anticipated Michael Towbes Library Plaza officially opens November 3 with a lively community festival—Plaza Palooza! Anapamu Street will transform into a vibrant pedestrian plaza with over 50 nonprofits offering activities for all ages, as well as performances from the Santa Barbara Symphony, Flamenco Santa Barbara, and more.

  • Hot Property

1985 Montecito Tudor Sells for $8.25 Million

Last week's sales also include 1922 Wallace Neff house in the Hedgerow; 1970 four-bedroom with guest suite in Hope Ranch; adobe hacienda compound outside Los Olivos; midcentury fixer off San Ysidro Road; Samarkand farmhouse; and more.

October 13, 2024

  • Food Stuff

A Chocolate Shop Is Opening in Montecito

More food news: Caruso’s introduced an à la carte lounge menu; Nobu is officially confirmed; Satellite returned to full table service; the Harbor Restaurant is now serving lunch; SloDoCo donut shop opened; cannabis shops may be able to sell food and beverages; Paradise pie update; Soul Bites gets a reprieve; Farm Cart Organics shut down its "farm box" service; Cultured Abalone Farm tours; new tasting room specializing in sparkling wine and wooden jigsaw puzzles. 8

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Newsletter: October 13

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