1980s Spiffer-Upper Above the Hedgerow Sells for $8.1 Million

Last week's sales also include the bumpy one on Ortega Ridge; Campanil contemporary; midcentury condo in the Upper Village; spec reno bait in Park Highlands; Bonnymede one-bedroom; and more.

48 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 8

Newsletter: June 21

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Where the Only Thing on Your Calendar Is the Tide

Renovated in 2025, this contemporary residence is on one of California's most coveted stretches of beach, with Channel Islands views across the water, the mountains rising behind, and the shoreline running north toward Rincon Point.

Ennisbrook Château Given a Contemporary Makeover

Noteworthy new listings also include a half-finished house in Montecito Oaks; new construction on Las Canoas; Mesa spec reno for $4.895 million; beige on beige on Diana Lane; appealing Santa Ynez Valley compound; West Mesa lot on the bluff's edge; and more.

A Distinguished Hope Ranch Legacy Estate

With park-like surroundings, exceptional privacy, and an atmosphere of quiet sophistication, 4451 Via Alegre presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of lasting significance in one of California's most prestigious coastal enclaves.

A Step Forward for the Reinvention of Paseo Nuevo

Other recent news: More on San Ysidro Ranch's botanical garden; new FEMA flood hazard maps; why and how Santa Barbara uses Roundup herbicide; inside Mission Canyon's Whale House; police blotter highlight. 15

Timeless Elegance in Montecito

Designed by acclaimed architect Jon Sorrell, in the tradition of George Washington Smith's iconic Spanish Colonial Revival style, the estate at 818 San Ysidro Lane masterfully blends old-world craftsmanship with refined California luxury.

Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?

"A recent meeting regarding the railroad siding (second rail) proposed by the LOSSAN rail corridor agency along Padaro Lane was reportedly heated, with residents in opposition—particularly because the plan will result in the removal of over 100 trees. Can you tell us more about the project?" 34