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December 17, 2025

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

July 22, 2023

  • Just Listed

The Extraordinary Whale House in Mission Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include 13,231-square-footer off the Hot Springs Trailhead; new ocean-view construction in Hollister Ranch and Ventura; revamped design for rebuilding Richard Neutra's Slavin House on the Riviera; West Mesa spec reno; and more. 7

July 21, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Chick-fil-A Has Reopened

More food news: Mister Softee is coming downtown; Sushi by Scratch Restaurants lost its Michelin star; Foxtail Kitchen to change name and concept; street kitchen on the State Street Promenade; update on Ocean Fathoms's legal trouble; Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is in October; the tipping conundrum at Sama Sama. 15

July 20, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Two Upper Village Shops Are Moving

Plus: San Roque's Skin Deep is in new hands; a visit to the refreshed Sacred Space; Caruso has introduced a loyalty program; more housing for the homeless.

July 19, 2023

  • Tourist for a Day

Turf and Surf on the Land Shark Tour

Who hasn't seen the car-boat hybrid driving around and wondered what the experience is like? 4

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Newsletter: July 19

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July 18, 2023

  • Hot Property

Stylish Ojai Compound Sells for $18 Million

Last week's sales also include oceanfront Bonnymede condo for $6.3 million; the Constantia estate's original carriage house; a designer's pretty French country farmhouse in Ballard; Upper East four-bedroom; renovated 1927 Joseph Plunkett house in San Roque; and more.

July 17, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Montecito Natural Health Has Opened in the Upper Village

Plus: Old Spanish Days photo exhibit (and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum seeks your Fiesta photos); a suggestion for city parking lots; Lotus Cabinetry confirmed its showroom plans; Jeff Shelton forever; update on the Rancho San Marcos golf course; new show at My Pet Ram. 9

July 16, 2023

  • Welcome Wagon

First Look Inside the Bosse Toy Train Museum

You don't have to be a train enthusiast or a kid to get a kick out of the museum, which displays a fraction of Art Bossé's collection and is a terrific addition to State Street. 4

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Newsletter: July 16

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