December 17, 2025
A look back at the year’s most popular posts—two of which involved a giant red shoe—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome.
December 29, 2021
While the shoreline is the indisputable star of the Butterfly Beach area, there's plenty more worth exploring—including the Music Academy of the West's splendid campus and drop-dead gorgeous Santa Barbara Cemetery. 5
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December 27, 2021
Last week's sales also include Hope Ranch midcentury, a couple on East Valley Road, a four-bedroom in San Roque, and 6,400 square feet of living space near San Antonio Creek.
Plus: Upcoming concerts and events at the Arlington Theatre; public meeting about new recreational programming at Plaza de Vera Cruz; details about the proposed five-building complex off Old Coast Highway; the enhanced intersection of Santa Monica Road and Via Real; "Juxtaposed" show at Sullivan Goss.
December 26, 2021
If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing.... 1
December 25, 2021
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1
December 24, 2021
Other recent news: Charlie Munger bought an $11 million house in Montecito; local TV personality accused of fraud; UCSB to start winter quarter online; more analysis of the county redistricting; buyer of Ellwood Ranch has no plans to develop it.
December 23, 2021
Noteworthy new listings also include a stylish 56-acre ranch in Santa Ynez; big views at a big price in Alta Mesa; a 1953 house with potential in Montecito; and a Carp fixer with a nice backyard.
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What I want to know is, why is it that Santa Barbara abounds in Italian places, yet no place really exists for classic French cuisine,… — Drew Hart
Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob
Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This… — Zeeann
We need better and different options in Montecito!! why only steak frites on every menu !?!?!? And personally I do not understand why ca dario,… — April
Check out the lot lines. That is a constrained street locked parcel. Every other parcel on that street has oceanfront property and most have direct… — Location
Something funky smelling! Like the sulfurous volcano that it is on top of… — Willie
I too am surprised at this recent move by the owners of The Harbor Restaurant and agree about the owner. I have no doubt that… — Monica
Little mountain is quite good — leagues above bar Lou. Perhaps less…comfortable? Less of a weeknight spot? But also a beautiful space and I can… — Dee
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