A Hostel Has Opened Near the Train Station

Other recent news: Recommendations for "36 Hours" in Santa Barbara; armed intruder on Sand Point Road; more on the Montecito Association’s push to block chain stores; Board of Supervisors staff members to disclose financial conflicts; Yardi Systems wants to convert office space into 374 apartments; more trouble for private investigator Craig Case; Santa Barbara Hives will close its State Street shop. 7

Thomas Keller to Run the Coral Casino Restaurant

More food news: A plea for help from Wylde Works; Sama Sama has added an 18 percent service charge; tamale class; the huevos rancheros at Corazón Comedor; the California Wine Festival and Downtown Summer Brew Fest are coming up; the menu at R&D Local Kitchen. 15

“Music Under the Stars” at Elings Park

Plus: A new hatmaker in town; the Galerie XX space is for rent; the Legacy Arts Listening Room on State Street; update about the hotel proposed for Chapala Street; Patty Griffin and Todd Snider at the Lobero Theatre; Andy Lepe‘s geometric paintings. 2

Newsletter: July 12

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Miramar Beach Oceanfront Sells for $8.74 Million

Last week's sales also include ocean views on the far side of Carpinteria; Park Highlands four-bedroom with a roof deck; and a 1932 Lower Village cottage with outbuilding.

The Montecito Association Has Big Shoes to Fill

Other recent news: Lemondrop shop for tweens is going online-only; inside a colorful 1926 Montecito house; Ty Warner as comedy; 996 rental units proposed for S. San Marcos Road; profiles of artists Kellen Meyer and Sarah Klapp; "Museum of Nothing" exhibit at UCSB; pickleball drama at the Earl Warren Showgrounds; the recent buyers of a 1929 Hedgerow house; carrot industry putting the screws to the Cuyama Valley. 1

Out and Back on Ortega Ridge

As any driver knows, the views on Ortega Ridge Road are delightful whether you're headed toward the coast or the mountains. But you see a whole lot more when you walk it. 3

Newsletter: July 9

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

James Cameron’s Hollister Ranch Compound Is Asking $33 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1915 gem on the Riviera; crisply renovated Hope Ranch midcentury; West Mesa shoebox; and more.