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March 19, 2026

  • Hot Property

Oceanfront Mansion on Padaro Lane Sells for $30 Million

While the real estate market has pretty much ground to a halt since Thanksgiving, there have still been a few notable sales, including a Summerland three-bedroom with lots of views; houses from 1890 and 1930 on the same San Roque street; and a funky fixer/teardown on Mission Canyon Road. 1

December 5, 2022

  • Favorite Things

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 4: Montecito Mercantile and Diani Living

Next up in the Shop Local Gift Guide: Montecito Mercantile and Diani Living—and of course both stores have far more than whatever happened to catch my eye. So get out there and browse! 1

December 4, 2022

  • Big Changes

Proposed 66-Room Hotel Entails Demolishing the Press Room

Two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. 15

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Newsletter: December 4

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December 3, 2022

  • Just Listed

An Oceanfront Fixer in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include a meaty lot in a Montecito gated community; 81-acre survivalist hideout; Hope Ranch teardown; backwoods energy on East Valley Road; prime views on Alameda Padre Serra for under $3 million; and a 1926 Craftsman in the San Roque spider web. 3

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 2, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

The “Victor the Florist” Signage Has Been Removed

Plus: Olive Mill ramp closures have been pushed back; an explanation for the activity at Rancho San Carlos; State Street survey; The Great Junk Hunt flea market is on in Ventura; Brett Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Marshall Brown collages at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 4

December 1, 2022

  • Food Stuff

Updates on the Forthcoming Montecito and State Street Taquerias

More food news: Two new restaurants aren't happening after all; Black Sheep 2.0 is shooting for mid-December; Pepe's Mexican Restaurant has reopened; ice cream and cereal bar is getting close to opening; Peasants Feast was awarded Bib Gourmand status; profile of Menchaca Chocolates; Good Lion Hospitality and Sama Sama are partnering on a Ventura venture; different opinions about the state of San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse restaurant.

November 30, 2022

  • Favorite Things

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 3: Field Trip and Mācher

Shopping online is boring! Shopping in person is fun! Go find great things for the people you care about at our many terrific independent stores, including Field Trip and Mācher. 2

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Newsletter: November 30

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Recent Comments

Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!

I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean

one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter

Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter

Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc

I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt

Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana

Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don

Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince

I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart

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