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December 17, 2025

  • Just Listed

Pickleball Compound on Butterfly Beach for $38.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a double oceanfront lot with a pool you couldn't build today; Spanish-meets-midcentury in Montecito; single-level Hope Ranch with stable for $5.495 million; Mission Canyon "architectural jewel"; and more. 7

August 25, 2023

  • News Roundup

Santa’s Convenience Store Is Coming to Town

Other recent news: Proposed State Street hotel gets paused by the Planning Commission; Santa Barbara and Goleta to work together on airport noise; the electric bike craze in Santa Barbara; city council to discuss the promenade every month; upper Jesusita Trail reopening delayed by easement owners; Carpinteria skatepark opens Saturday. 3

August 24, 2023

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Pristine Funk Zone Townhome With Two-Car Garage

This luxurious tri-level townhouse in the heart of the Funk Zone is move-in ready. Beautiful details can be found throughout, including a bright and thoughtfully appointed contemporary kitchen, a fireplace in the living room, maple flooring, dual-pane windows, and a private balcony with views of the mountains and the Riviera.

  • Capital Improvements

The Latest Round of Thinking About the State Street Promenade

Setting aside the question of cars, the State Street Advisory Committee discussed carving the promenade into three districts, each purportedly with a different personality and programmed with performances, games, kiosks, and more. 43

August 23, 2023

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Totally Turnkey Single-Level Condo at Bonnymede Shores

On the upper floor at oceanfront Bonnymede Shores, tucked amid the trees, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 1340 Plaza De Sonadores is bright, open, and private—and it just received a substantial price reduction.

  • Food Stuff

Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale

More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8

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Newsletter: August 23

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August 22, 2023

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The New Name in Luxury Estate Management

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  • Hot Property

Ennisbrook Manor Sells for $15.585 Million

Last week's sales also included a 1932 Winsor Soule on the Riviera; Hope Ranch fixer; renovated house and ADU on Eucalyptus Hill; 1905 Upper East five-bedroom; and more.

August 21, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Montecito Mercantile Has Closed

Plus: The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting again today; Adirondack chairs placed here and there on the State Street Promenade; new adventure park in the Santa Ynez Valley; the Housing Authority's building on E. Cota Street is almost done; a weekend parking deal for locals. 12

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