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December 13, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

The Green Bike Lane Markings Are Being Removed From the State Street Promenade

Plus: Chapala Street bike lane extended; two southbound Highway 101 off-ramps are reopening; Grocery Outlet shopping center sold; Plaza del Mar band shell funding; the answer to the final "Where in Santa Barbara...?" restroom photo; fake spider web dos and don'ts; Istanbul travel advice. 1

October 19, 2022

  • Exclusive

A Major New Shopping Destination in Montecito

The developers behind Platform in Culver City are converting the Las Aves complex into shops and restaurants. Moreover, they're close to buying two other buildings on Los Patos Way. 24

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Newsletter: October 19

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October 18, 2022

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Start Building Your Dream Home Now in Montecito

With a new price of $1,725,000, 1705 Glen Oaks Drive in central Montecito deserves a look. Why sit around hoping more inventory comes online when you could be working on the perfect home?

  • Hot Property

Toro Canyon Farmhouse Sells for $11.35 Million

Last week's sales also include the childhood home of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid; Campanil house with potential; the one with the peekaboo bathroom; charming 1910 house in the Upper East; boxy architecture in Bel Air Knolls; and more. 1

October 17, 2022

  • Food Stuff

High-End Sushi Restaurant Confirmed for the Funk Zone

More food news: New restaurant coming to upper De La Vina Street; Charter Oak adamantly denies that it's opening in Montecito; State Street restaurant raising money for a live-music venue; the chef at Tyger Tyger's new incarnation; the food offerings at Margerum's tasting room; Costa at the Hotel Mar Monte is now serving breakfast; spiffy new Ventura wine shop. 6

October 16, 2022

  • Everyone's a Critic

First Impressions of AMA Sushi at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort

As you'd expect, the Miramar's new sushi restaurant is pinch-me pretty. But can the food and service keep pace? 8

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Newsletter: October 16

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October 15, 2022

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

How well do you know the restrooms at local restaurants? Prove it in the comments. 13

October 14, 2022

  • Just Listed

Rising Like a Mirage in the Santa Ynez Valley

Noteworthy new listings also include a big Ennisbrook house with views to match; Upper East contemporary with gorgeous landscaping; architectural quirkiness on Eucalyptus Hill; the old Cielo Store; and more. 6

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