Contemporary New Construction Near the Hiking Trails

Noteworthy new listings also include half-rustic, half-rococo in Hope Ranch; nice Campanil spread; two-cottage compound near Miramar Beach; Hedgerow fixer; 1928 San Roque charmer; modern Victorian in Los Olivos; 156 acres of backcountry with plans for a "guest ranch"; and more. 1

A Rare Chance to Own Two Homes Just Steps from Miramar Beach

Welcome to Humphrey Road, Montecito’s best-kept beach neighborhood secret. With two homes on the same lot, situated in the Coastal Zone steps from Montecito’s best beaches, Coast Village Road, and both the Miramar and Biltmore resorts, this gorgeous trophy property will appeal to end users, investors, or some combination of the two.

Architects Make Suggestions for the State Street Promenade

Other recent news: Improvements to Coast Village Road; Vuori is moving again; Josh Brolin bought in Montecito; the theme of the 100th Old Spanish Days Fiesta; Goleta Beach and Gaviota State Park have reopened; Hillary Hauser is stepping down as head of Heal the Ocean; the end of the standard 6 percent sales commission? 10

What’s Next for the Santa Barbara Public Market

More food news: Yetz's Bagels is taking over the entire Dank Bowl Kitchen space; the Nugget is coming to Carpinteria; Indian Tandoori Kingdom has opened; three-course menu at Caruso's; the latest forecast for Dart Coffee Co.'s outpost at the harbor; while Rory's Place recovers, it's opening Rory's Other Place next door. 14

Newsletter: March 20

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Santa Barbara Residents: Unlock a 30% Discount for Your Spring Staycation

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Divine Design at the Ministry of the Interior

The Brown Design Group has restored what was originally the Second Baptist Church—a Gothic Revival building from 1925, more recently the Church of Skatan—and there is no handsomer shop in town.

Embracing the Past, Thriving in the Present, and Building for the Future

Since 1996, Village Properties, led by Renee Grubb, has been the premier real estate company in Santa Barbara. We are stewards of the community, committed to serving this beautiful area and its exceptional properties.

Lower Riviera Spec Reno Sells for More Than a Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also include a Bonnymede two-bedroom for $4.5 million; new construction on the Mesa for $4.1 million; Mission Canyon spec reno; incomplete project way up Gibraltar Road; Campanil vacant lot; and more. 1

Shalhoob’s Is Leaving the Public Market

More food news: The new, more reasonably priced menu at Augie's; opening forecast for Oat Bakery's Montecito outpost; city council OKs parklet fees; “an exciting celebration of insect cuisine”; the Natural Coast Wine Festival returns next month; Seattle bakery pop-up. 34