Newsletter: February 8

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Name That Santa Barbara Building (Part 1)

The folks at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum went through the Gledhill Library collection to find old photos of Santa Barbara so we can play a game: can you identify which buildings these are? 8

The Provenance of the Blue Vases Atop the Presidio Plaza Building

Plus: Goleta hotel to be rebranded; health warning lifted for Miramar Beach and Fernald Point Beach; vintage-and-makers collective opening on State Street; neighborhood art-studio tours in Ojai; new show at My Pet Ram gallery; novelist Rachel Cusk in person.

A Country Stroll on El Sueno Road

El Sueno Road is just outside Santa Barbara city limits, but it feels farther away—and it makes for a quick, fun excursion. 12

Newsletter: February 5

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This Is Not Your Grandma’s Park Lane House

Noteworthy new listings also include an interior designer's Mission Canyon home; a beachfront house on Sandyland Road in Carpinteria; nice bones way above San Roque; 1930s charm on the Lower Riviera; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Bedda Mia Has Closed

More food news: Italian restaurant said to be opening on State Street; the Longoria Wines tasting room is open; happy hour at Corazón Comedor; praise for the produce at Gelson's; Rare Society and Finney's Crafthouse continue to expand; where Siteline readers say you should stop between here and LAX. 9

The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern Opens Today

The first guests at the reimagined Los Olivos property will be checking in soon. The main restaurant is now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the coffee bar has opened. Take a look around.... 8

Downtown Apartment Complex With No Parking Moves Forward

Other recent news: A look back at the Potter Hotel; profile of local author Kyle Seibel; Aga John rug store has closed; neighbors concerned about Santa Maria housing for the homeless; new online map shows which trails and roads are open; the recent buyer of a $12.5 million beach house in Carpinteria. 1