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December 21, 2025

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 2, 2023

  • Favorite Things

2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 1

This holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to support Santa Barbara's wonderful independent shops. I’ve done some advance work, but get out there and have a look for yourself! 2

December 1, 2023

  • Just Listed

Ultimate Privacy on a Toro Canyon Hilltop

Noteworthy new listings also include two Montecito properties bought two years ago; equestrian compound east of Los Olivos; appealing Goleta house with minimal backyard; California cottage on Eucalyptus Hill; and more. 2

November 30, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

“Holiday Disco Extravaganza” at the Harbor

Plus: Anderson Aquatics has opened in the Funk Zone; Faitell Attractions closing sale; likely explanation for the Glen Annie Golf Club rumor; free California poppy seeds; Brothers Osborne play the Santa Barbara Bowl; hang-gliding recommendation. 4

November 29, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Azul Has Finally Opened

More food news: Café La Fonda soft-opens on Friday; Kings Carey has a new tasting room in Solvang; profile of the new Santa Barbara Fish Market shop/restaurant in Goleta; Dutchess chef Saw Naing is dropping in on Na Na Thai; Queso Oaxaca recommendation. 2

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Newsletter: November 29

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November 28, 2023

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‘Tis the Season to Go Shopping

Whether you're buying presents for loved ones or treats for yourself, Santa Barbara's best shops have you covered.

  • Hot Property

Montecito House With Chardonnay Vineyard Sells for $12 Million

Last week's sales also include a French country pocket listing in Birnam Wood; midcentury abutting Knowlwood Tennis Club; 1963 French Normandy that looks like it's below street level; Alma del Pueblo one-bedroom condo; and more.

November 27, 2023

  • News Roundup

Potential Highway 101 Wildlife Crossing Near Gaviota

Other recent news: The northbound Highway 101 rest area closed immediately after reopening; final installments in the Santa Barbara Zoo's origin story; new conservative website; protections added to 24,000 acres of land; the tree of the month. 9

November 26, 2023

  • Burning Questions

Why Are Trees Being Cut Down Above the San Ysidro Ranch?

"If you go up the San Ysidro Trail, on the west side of the creek, the entire landscape has changed dramatically. They have taken down a ton of eucalyptus trees, and added new fencing. A sign mentions trail restoration, but this seems to be a lot more than that." 4

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Just Listed

  • Nineties Mediterranean in Park Highlands
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Recent Comments

Armenian Community of Santa Barbara fountain in front of City Hall — Scott

Wish they could just call it Corazon Montecito and have the same delicious menu. Los Agaves seems to do well with that model. — AFC

The 2 houses near SBCC will likely continue to be short term rentals. STRs & student housing (for a community college!) are ruining the Marine… — Tom

Nope, but thanks for breaking the seal. — Erik Torkells

Glad to hear Alma is becoming more casual. Hopefully the menu will be more akin to their successful Corazon sisters. — Jilt

I love the bow-tie throw blankets, did they learn how to do that working on a super yacht, below deck?? — John

$17 dollars for a bagel? Not even the eddy is that crazy 😆 — R. Richard

McCormick house Arrellaga and Santa Barbara Street — Thomas Lambert

”Rent stabilization” (i.e., rent control) is a great way to ensure reduced construction of rental units, and to ensure demand will outpace supply. It also… — Adam Smith

Santa Barbara’s annual budget for 2025, is approximately $577 million. With annual personnel costs (including elected officials) of $124+MILLION spent on salaries & benefits. $124+MILLION… — Heather S.

Restaurant News

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Burning Questions

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