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December 16, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

David Byrne to Play the Santa Barbara Bowl

Plus: Photographer opening a gallery on Santa Claus Lane; holiday market with wares made by kids; Lotusland's removal of 30 eucalyptus trees; La Cumbre Country Club update; the answer to a "Where in Santa Barbara...?" stumper.

December 8, 2025

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Conejo Hardwoods Now Open in Santa Barbara

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  • Hot Property

Oprah Winfrey Sold Off a Piece of the Promised Land

Last week's sales also include a four-bedroom in Carpinteria's Casa Blanca community; the Japanese farmhouse in Montecito; Eucalyptus Hill home for $2 million off the initial asking price; midcentury spec reno; San Roque traditional; and more. 2

December 7, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Dart Coffee Co. Is Expanding to Summerland

More food news: A change of plans for the former L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele space; Aegean is now accepting reservations; the seating at Little Mountain; 'tis the season for hot mulled wine; more on Bistro Amasa; holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc. 19

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Newsletter: December 7

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 6, 2025

  • Favorite Things

The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 3

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops like Folio Press & Paperie, Game Seeker, Jake and Jones Menswear & Objects, Satellite, The Eddy, and The Warbler. So get out there and go shopping! 4

December 5, 2025

  • Just Listed

Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway

Noteworthy new listings also include a fixer on Eucalyptus Hill; Riviera ranch house with potential; contemporary spec reno above N. Patterson Avenue; one of those East Mesa houses elevated off the street; 1923 cottage in the Bungalow Haven District; West Beach landmark; and more. 2

December 4, 2025

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  • News Roundup

Pressing Pause on the Redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo

Other recent news: Milpas Street Holiday Parade canceled due to deportation fears; king tides return today; cannabis shop not opening on Santa Claus Lane; Sable Offshore Corporation is trying another tack; the tree of the month. 4

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Just Listed

  • Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway
  • A Handsome Renovation in Hope Ranch
  • A Heck of a Swimming Pool on Ortega Ridge
  • Spiffy $20 Million Spec Reno in Hope Ranch
  • Will McCormick House Become a Private Residence Once Again?

Recent Comments

Totally agree. The Santa Barbara Company is the BEST for finding unique, special gifts. Love this place and the staff. — laura

Sad. We enjoyed the food & service every time we dined there. — Alisa

I totally agree and came to write a similar comment. Deal of the century right there. There’s something we don’t know. — BW

The Santa Barbara Company has so many wonderful products! Wholeheartedly agree with this endoresment! — Erik

It's a shame...I actually can't believe Local outlasted Bar Lou. I feel like Montecito needs to figure out what it wants to be. The only… — Swan

I deleted your second comment because you made it under a different name, as if someone else is agreeing with you. If you'd like to… — Erik Torkells

4347 Marina Dr selling for $1000 sq ft seems off. There had to be something funky going on. — Pete

The owner of the Harbor Restaurant is not only a real estate agent he’s also a real estate attorney. Is he really trying to tell… — FoodieSB

And the most authentic and genuine store of all “The Santa Barbara Company” not even mentioned … — Jane Phila Rogers

Just went to the Copper Coffee Pot today and the Caserta Pizza was just as good as when it was L’Antica. Yay! — ElizabethW

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