Be the First to Live in These Luxury Apartments in Downtown Santa Barbara

Construction is complete and 800 Santa Barbara is now available for immediate occupancy. The property is located at the corner of Santa Barbara and De La Guerra: restaurants, shops, the Funk Zone, the farmers' market, the Santa Barbara Bowl, even the beach—all is walkable from your front door.

Eye-Popping Sales on the Mesa and in Upper San Roque

The market shows no signs of cooling down yet—many of last week's sales were for well above ask. Notable ones include a sweet 1948 house in San Roque; Palomino Road with nice outdoor space; the Alta Mesa house with the fabulous garage door; and Moorish-inspired architecture on E. Cota Street.

The University of California Bought the QAD Campus

The University of California reportedly intends to occupy the property, but whether the plan is for classrooms or housing remains unknown. 9

The Schedule of July 4 Events at the Waterfront

Plus: Montecito's drab new sound wall; photos of the Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing; Rad Power Bikes is opening a showroom here; Leslie Lewis Sigler's dazzling paintings of silverware; sculptural nails at Domecíl. 8

What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?

"Small house-like buildings have shown up on Santa Barbara Street between Figueroa and Carrillo. What are they?" —F. 2

Newsletter: June 26

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A Furniture Designer’s French Country Farmhouse

Noteworthy new listings also include big and turnkey in Ennisbrook; Alex D'Alfonso midcentury with Riviera views; oceanfront on a Mesa cul-de-sac; 1928 house rich with period detail; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

A Step Forward for the Santa Barbara Airport Expansion

Other recent news: The where, when, and what of this weekend's Summer Solstice Celebration; city council adopts drought measures; a long look at Carpinteria's cannabis problem; Planet Fitness gym opens in Goleta; profile of hedge fund manager/musician Pete Muller; Santa Barbara fisherman had to swim for eight hours after sleepwalking off the deck.

Rare Society Steakhouse Opens Next Week

More food news: First look at the Middle Eastern menu of Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen; Fresco Cafe is moving; Broad Street Oyster Co.'s expansion will debut soon; what it's like to be served by a robot at Meet Up Chinese restaurant; Low Pigeon's transition into Lighthouse Coffee is underway; new Buellton pizzeria; new barbecue in Solvang; brunch is back at Pico in Los Alamos. 1