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December 13, 2025

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Newsletter: December 14

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December 13, 2022

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Minutes from Montecito: Paradise Found

Perfectly sited between the Santa Ynez mountains and Pacific Ocean, the Prancing Horse Estate is one of Carpinteria’s premier trophy properties, with authentic Tuscan architecture by renowned architect Don Nulty and over 12 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds.

  • Odds & Ends

The ShineUP Shop in the Funk Zone Is Closing

Plus: Cannabis shop opened in Isla Vista; new yoga studio and wellness collective; useless parking signs at Santa Barbara Airport; the area around Shoreline Park's torii gate is getting renovated; signal modifications at Highway 154 and State Street; Cliff Drive pedestrian improvements; rainbow curb cuts. 3

December 12, 2022

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Turnkey Montecito With an Impeccable Resort-Style Pool, Now at a New Price

Located on over three acres in the sweet spot of Montecito's Golden Quadrangle, this renovated home is a paragon of indoor-outdoor living.

  • Hot Property

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Just Dropped $70 Million on Padaro Lane

It's the biggest residential sale in South County history. Recent sales also include a Birnam Wood pocket listing for $8.287 million; a Riven Rock four-bedroom with pool house; turnkey on Picacho Lane; and more. 1

December 11, 2022

  • Food Stuff

New Restaurant Confirmed in Montecito’s Upper Village (Take Two)

The original post didn't load for some people, so here's a retry: More food news: Caruso's was awarded a Michelin star; the Dutch Garden's lunch menu; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with free scoops of a special flavor; Cold Stone Creamery has closed; Peasants Deli is opening an arcade annex; the Ballard Inn has halted dinner service; Organic Soup Kitchen's Holiday SouperMarket and Soup Tasting Party.

  • Burning Questions

Who Bought the Former St. Mary’s Seminary—and Why?

"A couple of weeks ago, the St. Mary's seminary up on Las Canoas Road was auctioned off," wrote N. "Can you find out who bought it and what his or her plans are?" 1

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Newsletter: December 11

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December 10, 2022

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Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 5: 23 More Gift Ideas

To wrap up this year's Shop Local Gift Guide: a cornucopia of other highly giftable stuff. 3

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

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