Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.) 4

A Midcentury Perch on the Riviera

There are a ton of interesting new listings this week: A sweet ranch house on a great street in San Roque; Marina Drive four-bedroom cut in two; appealing brawniness in the Golden Quadrangle; a lovely 2002 house in Romero Canyon; spec renos in the Hedgerow and Hope Ranch; a sprawler footsteps from El Encanto; Lower Village project; 1938 Samarkand; and more. 3

Santa Barbara Water Rates to Go Way Up

Other recent news: Proposed Garden Street hotel will only have 60 employees; Santa Barbara–based Jackpocket acquired for $750 million; a Wells Fargo branch has closed; the reinvented River Lodge motel outside Paso Robles has opened; the tree of the month; sewage spills affect Goleta Beach and Miramar Beach. 3

Ultra-Charming 1930’s Hedgerow Gem

Conveniently located near world-class beaches, resorts, fine dining, and shopping in Montecito’s coveted Upper and Lower Villages, this single-story 1938 Spanish-style home, with a three-bedroom, three-bath main residence and a detached guest house, offers a wonderful layout for indoor/outdoor living.

Oliver’s Is Rumored to Be on the Ropes

More food news: Tamar has expanded its hours; Bibi Ji moved up the last day in its current space; profiles of Lilac Montecito and Beast Taqueria; the Inn at Mattei's Tavern has begun selling pantry items; chef Efe Onoglu's Aegean Neotaverna pop-up dinners; changes to Santa Barbara's sidewalk vendor ordinance; Pepperidge Farm introduced Ojai cookies. 4

Newsletter: February 28

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A Modern Jewel in the Santa Ynez Valley

Located within the gated community of Jonata Springs Ranch, 1270 Poppy Valley Road sits atop a picturesque 20-acre parcel with breathtaking views. The property possesses peace, quiet, and serenity while being mere minutes from the wine country towns.

1927 Montecito Hacienda Sells for $25.125 Million

Last week's sales also include the rebuilt 1919 estate on San Ysidro Road; contemporary architecture in the Boulders development; San Roque hot potato; 6.27-acre Goleta lot with plans; 1914 Winsor Soule in the Upper East; and more.

New Company Offers Helicopter Tours of Santa Barbara

Plus: Lemons washing up on local beaches; 16-passenger bikes are back in the Funk Zone; road to Ojai closed because of a rock slide; Kings of Leon and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; updates on Vuori and RH; an amusing hat from a new brand called Santa Ynez Country Club; another look at the 250-room hotel proposed for Garden Street. 9

A Timeline of Ellen DeGeneres’s and Portia de Rossi’s Local Real Estate Transactions

Since 2006, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have spent at least $350 million on Montecito/Padaro Lane real estate. On the occasion of their most recent flip—the rebuilt 1919 estate at 319 San Ysidro Road—here's a look at the 21 properties they've held around here over the years. 8