Santa Barbara’s New Boutique for Hair Extensions and Bridal Accessories

Whether you have long hair in need of volume, or short to medium hair in need of length, Cheveux Extensions by Mar are here to enhance your wedding day, special occasion, or everyday hairstyle. Come visit us in our new shop downtown.

Ocean-View Ortega Ridge House Sells for $9.321 Million

Recent sales also include two Hope Ranch properties that could use updating; walkable to Montecito Union School for $500,000 over ask; Coast Village five-bedroom off market; and more.

Rooms & Gardens Is Moving to Montecito

Plus: MarBorg's price hike for "non-curbside" service; Goleta Beach County Park has partially reopened; Zodo's bowling alley has been rebranded; documentary about the cool house on Pepper Hill; city survey about the Single Family Design Board design review process; contemporary photos of old buildings; Highway 101 construction updates. 12

Gala Brings Style and Buzz to Santa Barbara’s Restaurant Scene

Tara Penke and Jaime Riesco have created the kind of restaurant you see more in big cities—a place where the chef-owners cook the food they love, whatever its inspiration may be. 10

Newsletter: February 12

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!) 2

Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Birnam Wood Home Hits the Market for $7.95 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include the Alta Mesa house with a fabulous turtle-roofed outbuilding; instant escrow in the Upper Village; and four in the twos, including a West Mesa time capsule, a spec reno flip, a conjoined two-bedroom, and a fun backyard. 3

The Lack of Sand at Local Beaches

Other recent news: Santa Barbara to allow slightly larger ADUs; Sunstone Cannabis Market to open on upper State Street; the California Coastal Commission dinged Santa Barbara County’s cannabis ordinance; county supervisor says he won't run for reelection; profile of Slo Curio Studio + Gallery; new Goleta Train Depot construction to start this year.

Proof That $2,375,000 Can Still Buy a Nice Home in Santa Barbara

Tucked behind the privacy of mature trees and thoughtful landscaping is a Santa Barbara dream—the Old San Marcos contemporary ranch-style home at 868 N. San Marcos Road, exceptionally cared for and gracefully updated through the years.

Three Pickles Is Opening a Second Santa Barbara Shop

More food news: Gala restaurant has launched dinner service; Na Na Thai is working on a permanent location in Buellton; Azul is opening for real next week; Kaz to Go Japanese restaurant has debuted in San Roque; 4 Eggs & Pizza changed its name; the Drift hotel's café and bar are up and running; more on the forthcoming restaurants at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern. 19