Studio X’s Second Pilates Studio Opens This Week

Plus: Update on Sonoma Fit's downtown gym; local hotel occupancy and rates dipped in August; Asher Market has expanded to Santa Ynez; Belong Church leased a State Street space; Cabrillo Boulevard improvements; John Gibson paintings at Caldwell Snyder. 6

High on the Lower Riviera

With its hillside location, streets that split, marvelous stonework, and oodles of quirk, the Lower Riviera is a quintessential Santa Barbara neighborhood—and yet few visitors explore it. 13

Newsletter: September 24

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The City Is Working on a Deal to Demolish Paseo Nuevo for Housing

Other recent news: Carpinteria's Coastal View News says it's at risk of going out of business; Santa Barbara Museum of Art relinquishes stolen artwork; investigating tar balls appearing on local beaches; renoviction fears hang over big Bath Street apartment complex; efforts to stop people from falling off Isla Vista bluffs. 1

Casa del Herrero Is Selling Off Two Acres of Land

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1900 Hedgerow hot potato for $12.8 million; a landmark in Los Alamos; 2020 contemporary; five-bedroom with parking for the whole family; and more. 3

Mountain View Serenity and Midcentury Charm in Samarkand

On one of the best streets in the Samarkand neighborhood of Santa Barbara, this midcentury three-bedroom, two-bath home sits above the street, surrounded by gardens and patios.

Coral Casino Members Hit With a Huge Hike in Dues

Plus: Construction on the State Street undercrossing will start next month; Mad Fitness is going on hiatus; deals at downtown shops this week; Her the Label knitwear showroom; Pacaso price jump on East Valley Road; how to rent the Arlington Theatre marquee. 4

The Victor’s New Fall Menu Debuts Today

As the hot weather gives way to the changing of seasons, the menu at The Victor in Santa Ynez blossoms with the vibrant flavors of fall. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner date or a casual night with friends and family, the new fall menu is designed to create memorable alfresco moments.

Dart Coffee Co. Is Opening an Outpost at the Harbor

More food news: Augie's is pressing pause for a concept refresh; update on Little Alex’s at the Five Points shopping center; Pinyon bagels at The Eddy this Saturday; Merci's new bialys; interview with future restaurateur Mary Ta; Mountain Mike's Pizza says it plans to open two locations here. 9