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March 29, 2026

  • Closing Doors

Montecito Natural Foods Is Getting Kicked Out of the Country Mart

The news is sure to upset longtime locals, as the store has been there for 60 years. Moreover, another shop in the mall is said to be shutting its doors soon. 8

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Newsletter: April 2

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!) 15

April 1, 2023

  • Just Listed

French Country Made Fresh in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include a Eucalyptus Hill flip attempt; 1990s contemporary in Park Highlands; Mesa turnkey; a change of heart in Birnam Wood; 1960s architectural statement; and more. 3

March 31, 2023

  • News Roundup

A Move to Expand Use of Earl Warren Showgrounds

Other recent news: Santa Barbara County added more sites to list of potential housing; the political fight over ambulance and EMT services; Gibraltar Road closure could extend beyond a year; Maroon 5 to headline One805 benefit; Montecito Collective and Waterhouse Gallery open on Coast Village Road; actor Timothy Bottoms wrote a novel set on Stearns Wharf. 2

March 30, 2023

  • Shop to it

Two New Shops Are Raising Santa Barbara’s Fashion Game

Swimwear designer Lana Sands is featuring her line and other brands at Sands Boutique, down a paseo next to the Lobero Theatre. Meanwhile, in the Funk Zone, Tendrel is focused on menswear, with an emphasis on denim. 1

March 29, 2023

  • Get Out of Town

Another Quickie in L.A.

Unable to get away for a bigger trip, we spent a couple of days in L.A., where we checked out a new hotel in a Frank Gehry complex, Hauser & Wirth's huge downtown gallery, a sexy Hollywood bistro, too many shops, and more. 5

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Newsletter: March 29

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March 28, 2023

  • Hot Property

Eucalyptus Hill Megaterranean Finally Sells for $12.1 Million

Last week's sales also include new construction in the Montecito Ranch Estates compound; single-level on La Cumbre's 1st green; Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.425 million; deconstructed Tuscan; 1958 California cottage on Gibraltar Road; San Roque turnkey for $3.575 million; and more.

March 27, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

New Building to Include Cantwell’s Market

Plus: The Beads shop reopens this weekend with a new name; the owners of Skin Deep salon/shop are retiring by June; local businesses are planning a "vintage crawl" on Saturday; a chance to see classic films on the big screen; paintings by Betty Lane and Christopher Noxon at Sullivan Goss. 3

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