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December 16, 2025

  • Just Listed

1932 Riviera Villa With a Puzzle of a Floor Plan

Noteworthy new listings also include a reworked 1925 house at the top of Cold Spring Road; for-sale-by-owner in the Golden Quadrangle; the rare Summerland property with a pool; attempting an undo in Toro Canyon; and more.

June 8, 2023

  • News Roundup

Update on the Case of the Murdered Montecito Resident

Other recent news: Another insurer stops issuing new policies in California; Burton Mound plaque stolen; Lower Riviera real estate developers with a colorful past; proposed Coast Village Walk outdoor seating reduced.

June 7, 2023

  • Get Out of Town

A Review of the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos is the biggest hotel to open around here in years, with nothing comparable on the horizon. All the glossies and influencers have been raving, but what's it really like to stay there? 32

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Newsletter: June 7

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June 6, 2023

  • Hot Property

A New Chapter for the Palms Building in Carpinteria

Last week's sales also include a 1.8-acre Ennisbrook lot with approved plans; 1939 compound on Eucalyptus Hill; off-market Campanil Drive house; and more.

June 5, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

A Dramatic Upgrade for the Garden Street Hotel Conversion

Plus: The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is coming up; 22 RV cabins and 17 yurts proposed west of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; an especially good year to celebrate SYV Pride; the Mariachi Festival returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; street-sign typos.

June 4, 2023

  • On the Horizon

The 32 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: beachfront dining, high-end sushi, a fresh take on the corner store, doughnuts, upmarket Mexican, an oyster bar, and much more. 19

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Newsletter: June 4

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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

June 3, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Proposed New Development Includes Space for Tri-County Produce

More food news: Fresco Cafe has closed; Azul says it'll open in a couple of months; Santa Barbara Fish Market's Goleta outpost will include a restaurant; Sama Sama's back patio to reopen after three years; Mony's merch; illegal street taquerias. 16

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