Inside the Reborn Ballard Inn

And more explorations in the Santa Ynez Valley: A beer bar for wine-industry people; satisfying Mexican food in Solvang; and autumnal bounty at a pair of honor-system farmstands. 3

Newsletter: October 23

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Mony’s Is Now Open for Dinner

More food news: Pearl Social's holiday extravaganza is coming back; L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Is very close to opening; the rumored tenant of the former Montecito Wine Bistro space; update on Oat Bakery's Goleta outpost; a liquor-license application on Park Lane in Montecito; Pueblo Pollo's special Pakistani menu. 2

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Debate Continues Over the State Street Promenade

Other recent news: Olive Mill ramps to be closed for roundabout construction; comedian Andy Dick arrested for alleged burglary in Santa Barbara; Drift hotel slated to open in December; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive; Santa Barbara News-Press to stop daily delivery; ExxonMobil bought troubled crude oil Pipelines from Plains All American; ZooLights is coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo. 6

Welcome to California Coastal Living at Its Finest

Perched on the Santa Barbara coastline, 3139 Cliff Drive is an enchanting 1949 single-story Spanish adobe with the Pacific Ocean as its backyard—a shared private path leads directly to the beach.

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

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

Newsletter: October 19

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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?