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April 20, 2026

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Restoration Hardware Is Moving to Montecito’s Upper Village

Lucca Antiques has sold its Montecito store—in the Old Firehouse building on East Valley Road—to RH, as Restoration Hardware is now known. 14

  • Food Stuff

The Study Hall Bar in Isla Vista Has Closed

More food news: The Plaza Deli has closed; perennial vegan pop-up Rascal's found a permanent home; opening forecast for Dave's Drip House ice cream and cereal bar; "modern coffee experience" coming to Isla Vista. 3

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Newsletter: January 4

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January 3, 2023

  • Hot Property

Eucalyptus Hill Midcentury Sells for $9.75 Million

Last week's sales also include a Sycamore Canyon Road four-bedroom after 15 months; 1928 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera; and a Brinkerhoff Avenue duplex.

January 2, 2023

  • Food Stuff

First Look at the Menu of the Mexican Restaurant Opening Downtown

More food news: Opening forecast for Gala, the all-day restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; checking in with Derf's Cafe; Creaminal merchandise; Drover's Doughnuts in Los Olivos has closed; Oat Bakery's bread faces. 7

January 1, 2023

  • Walk With Me

Walking in Circles in Alta Mesa

Quirkiness abounds in the area around Skyline Circle, with higgledy-piggledy streets, a panoply of architecture styles, and the little details that make a neighborhood feel unique.

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Newsletter: January 1

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December 31, 2022

  • Under the Hood

The State of the Site

Siteline continues to grow, with traffic nearly doubling this year. Plus: A look back at the most-read posts of the past 12 months—the winner may surprise you—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome. 5

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 30, 2022

  • Just Listed

Rolling Out the Barrel in Bel Air Knolls

Noteworthy new listings also include the attempted flip of a squat Hope Ranch house; an Upper East three-bedroom; and a pair of opportunities to buy access to Hollister Ranch. 5

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Recent Comments

State Street Master Plan …. A long term visioning document to revitalization of downtown over the next 20-30 years. — Mary

Architectural Salvage in the 700 block of Anacapa Street? — Stacey

Santa Bárbara is killing its Golden Goose by closing State Street and making it a refuge for homeless, and teenage e-bikers. It’s dirty and smells… — Mark

Love it. I think there should be a fund-raising campaign which would include not only building this out, but dedicated funds for keeping in clean… — Jilt

If the city stops dreaming that this is a place for tourists, then it will fail. That thinking is what made Santa Barbara what it… — DB

„ you know the ones that made this town what it was BEFORE“ Interesting - so that means those are also the ones who ruined… — Zeljko

I would not bother with any of this until the city decides to take homelessness seriously. People sleeping all over state street this morning. It… — Chris

It seems like nearly all the new restaurants have out-of-town proprietors… Hopefully they’ll be successful and support local causes. — Evan

Why didn't you take a better close-up photo of that Rattlesnake? — Keith

This is absolute rubbish. Who decided we should turn State Street into a bike lane? We are in a budget shortfall. This is crazy town. — Tine

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