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
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
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

























Recent Comments
Agree with you about Ha Long Bay. Found it disgustingly dirty and overcrowded. Plus the commute to get there and the forced shopping stop. — Renee
We live in the neighborhood and like to take walks along the beach and through the property. One time we approached the Miramar via the… — Lynn Larson
Don’t forget the Miramar is also required to provide beach access public toilets and a shower located to the left of Caruso’s. Somehow it’s evolved… — Page Robinson
I was also trying to make a joke… — Heidi Smith
In Carpinteria, is there -- a fresh bakery to buy fresh baked breads, pastries and or cookies muffins? -- a healthy salad take out not… — Dina Tecimer
Who knew Mike and Carol Brady moved to Las Canoas? (I can see the kids' talent shows coming down that impressive staircase while Alice smiles… — Chris
Carrillo Rec Center — Richard
I'm an El Rancho Hacienda neighbor. The kitchen is small, but the stove and fridge are normal sizes — Zeb Norris
Has the City decided what to do with the former site of the Police Department? "The big decision will be whether to try and work… — Ted Applebaum
I've long loved walking past the Padaro property. But wait just a minute. It's a 5,567 sq ft. home. Apparently a home built for entertaining… — eliza