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March 27, 2026

  • Get Out of Town

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

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

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Newsletter: February 26

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February 25, 2023

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

  • First Look

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

February 24, 2023

  • Just Listed

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.

February 23, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

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

February 22, 2023

  • Food Stuff

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

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Newsletter: February 22

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February 21, 2023

  • Hot Property

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

February 20, 2023

  • The Way It Was

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

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Restaurant News

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Burning Questions

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