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March 30, 2026

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  • Favorite Things

2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 2

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. 3

December 4, 2023

  • Hot Property

Montecito Ranch Estates House With Boar Statue Sells for $13 Million

Last week's sales also include the indoor/outdoor sunken bar in Birnam Wood; Alta Mesa three-bedroom for just under $4 million; renovated 1947 house in San Roque; Lower Riviera townhome; 2.81-acre vacant lot off San Antonio Creek Road; and more.

December 3, 2023

  • The Big Picture

A Wave of Change Is Headed for Montecito

The status quo long reigned in Montecito, for better and for worse. Then the pandemic inspired an influx of affluent new residents, and now an extraordinary amount of change—including ten new restaurants and dozens of shops—is following in their wake. 16

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Newsletter: December 3

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  • 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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