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December 18, 2025

  • Just Listed

Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Birnam Wood Home Hits the Market for $7.95 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include the Alta Mesa house with a fabulous turtle-roofed outbuilding; instant escrow in the Upper Village; and four in the twos, including a West Mesa time capsule, a spec reno flip, a conjoined two-bedroom, and a fun backyard. 3

February 10, 2023

  • News Roundup

The Lack of Sand at Local Beaches

Other recent news: Santa Barbara to allow slightly larger ADUs; Sunstone Cannabis Market to open on upper State Street; the California Coastal Commission dinged Santa Barbara County’s cannabis ordinance; county supervisor says he won't run for reelection; profile of Slo Curio Studio + Gallery; new Goleta Train Depot construction to start this year.

February 9, 2023

  • Sponsored

Proof That $2,375,000 Can Still Buy a Nice Home in Santa Barbara

Tucked behind the privacy of mature trees and thoughtful landscaping is a Santa Barbara dream—the Old San Marcos contemporary ranch-style home at 868 N. San Marcos Road, exceptionally cared for and gracefully updated through the years.

  • Food Stuff

Three Pickles Is Opening a Second Santa Barbara Shop

More food news: Gala restaurant has launched dinner service; Na Na Thai is working on a permanent location in Buellton; Azul is opening for real next week; Kaz to Go Japanese restaurant has debuted in San Roque; 4 Eggs & Pizza changed its name; the Drift hotel's café and bar are up and running; more on the forthcoming restaurants at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern. 19

February 8, 2023

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Contemporary Cool on Prestigious Park Lane

With its prime Park Lane perch, experience world-class ocean views at this effortlessly luxurious Montecito estate. The owners spared no expense during the original build by premier builder Leonard Unander, and the integrity of the estate has been upheld during a recent renovation by Cabana Home, offering clean lines and warm spaces throughout.

  • Odds & Ends

State Street’s Drift Hotel Has Opened

Plus: Van Morrison and James Taylor to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Urgent Veterinary Care opening on De La Vina; the complicated hotel project coming to W. Montecito Street; interior designer Amber Lewis hints about a Santa Barbara shop; wildfire detection camera installed on Ortega Ridge; wonderful little building squandered. 13

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February 7, 2023

  • The Way It Was

Name That Santa Barbara Building (Part 1)

The folks at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum went through the Gledhill Library collection to find old photos of Santa Barbara so we can play a game: can you identify which buildings these are? 8

February 6, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

The Provenance of the Blue Vases Atop the Presidio Plaza Building

Plus: Goleta hotel to be rebranded; health warning lifted for Miramar Beach and Fernald Point Beach; vintage-and-makers collective opening on State Street; neighborhood art-studio tours in Ojai; new show at My Pet Ram gallery; novelist Rachel Cusk in person.

February 5, 2023

  • Walk With Me

A Country Stroll on El Sueno Road

El Sueno Road is just outside Santa Barbara city limits, but it feels farther away—and it makes for a quick, fun excursion. 12

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Recent Comments

Food should not be swimming in butter, period. But I want them to succeed. — Foodie

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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf

I love Little Mountain and have been three times. The rice is $12 not $17 and it's swimming in butter not oil and everyone whose… — Leslie Westbrook

Le Petit Valentien -- maybe not classic French, but pretty close and great prices and great chef Robert. (and Ethiopian on the weekends!) — Leslie Westbrook

The property has building violations on, and the property was held by a bank that wanted out after foreclosing on the previous owner. — Paul

If Merci chocolate caramels are anything close to their salted chocolate chip cookies...we all will be in heaven ♥️...can't wait to try!!! — Maryanne Brillhart

I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie

Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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Get Out of Town

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