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March 29, 2026

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Newsletter: March 1

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February 28, 2023

  • Hot Property

1930 George Washington Smith House Sells for $17.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a 7,200-square-footer in Hope Ranch; beachfront in Carpinteria; Shoreline Drive vacant lot; Riviera single-level in need of updating; oceanfront share in Hollister Ranch; Pimiento Lane cutie; and more. 2

February 27, 2023

  • News Roundup

Developers Officially Submit Plans for Resort on the Carpinteria Bluffs

Other recent news: Locals flock to mountains to look at snow; big trees down in Shoreline Park and on E. Anapamu Street; elderly woman abducted outside Smart & Final; owners of four corner stores share their stories; the tree of the month is the black acacia. 5

February 26, 2023

  • 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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Recent Comments

Looks like you found your calling SkyG! Many of us will be excited to read about your purchase of a waterfront lot and the opening… — Sam Tababa

Yes, you are missing how you will feel about stairs when you are 70 or 80. — Kee

Agreed, toll lanes would be a much better use than carpool lanes given the ability to generate revenue. — Chris

Genuine question. .What is the issue you have with any house that has steps in it? Exterior or interior. You seem like an active person… — GDL

The folks who think that what the city is proposing is some sort of homeless RV encampment by the beach are frankly utterly and completely… — SkyG

My daughter had her wedding dinner here in September. It was so lovely. The food and service were top notch. This makes me sad. — Marguerite Hover

I just want to add, people who can afford a $200k Sprinter Van can afford to get a hotel room or Airbnb. It’s not going… — Andy

Amen. This idea that people have a God-given right to live here cheaply is nonsense. The reason it’s expensive is because it’s one of the… — Andy

What's wrong with the skate park? That lot is next to the wharf, State street and the funk zone. This is a good thing because… — Don

Dined there on 3/26. the smash burger was awful. Ground up hamburger. Really? Looked sickly. NO tomatoes nor lettuce. Really? Telling family, friends, neighbors that… — Mary Woodyard

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