Sitting Pretty at the One & Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

How do you say "White Lotus" in Spanish? 1

Newsletter: February 26

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Another Hotel Is in the Works for State Street

The former Forever 21 building could be converted into a 22-room hotel with a rooftop pool and bar. 10

Hope Ranch Compound With Room to Move for $22.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a Riviera new-build with mesmerizing views; geometry gone wild in Montecito; 1930s cottage in Coast Village; and a sweet little getaway up near the Botanic Garden.

A Big New Gym Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Adventure park with ziplining is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley; the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is coming up; Father John Misty, the Head and the Heart, and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; an Instagram account for local history buffs; are neighbors getting annoyed by pickleball? 5

Is Peasants Feast Thinking of Starting Dinner Service?

More food news: Rumored tenant for former downtown McDonald's; We Want the Funk profile; the Women Winemakers Celebration is coming up; the inaugural Ojai Food + Wine event is this fall; yoga and wine at Frequency Wines; appealing menu at Good Lion/Sama Sama collaboration in Ventura; any Easter brunch suggestions? 5

Newsletter: February 22

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1880s Queen Anne in the Upper East Sells for $3.2 Million

Last week's sales also include a Fig Avenue apartment complex; four-bedroom in outer Carp; the Bel Air Knolls spec reno with a galvanized-metal pool; the Summerland house with rooftop parking; and more. 4

Name That Santa Barbara Building (Part 2)

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? 12