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April 24, 2026

  • First Look

A 14-Room Hotel Is in the Works at Paseo Nuevo

According to the plans submitted to the Historic Landmarks Commission, the property will have a basement lounge, a ground-floor restaurant and bar, and a roof deck atop the new third floor. 1

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Newsletter: April 11

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April 10, 2021

  • Hot Property

Santa Barbara Real Estate Continues to Sell Like Hotcakes

It was another $80 million week in closings (and that's just the properties over $3 million). See what sold and for how much, including two Picacho Lane estates, a Hope Ranch architectural statement, a midcentury with potential, and a Lower Riviera charmer.

April 9, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

Impressive New Craft Studio Opening Downtown

Plus: Gorjana jewelry shop has opened in Montecito; Highway 1 repairs to be completed by April 30; aquarium store Aquatic Jewels opening imminently; price cut and renderings for semi-finished estate; tours of the San Marcos Foothills; book of movie recommendations from the Santa Barbara International Festival; the State Street Advisory Committee seeks members.

April 8, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. [Updated with the answer.]

  • News Roundup

Update on the Quest to Buy Part of the San Marcos Foothills

Other recent news: More on the ongoing closure of the Biltmore; Santa Barbara Unified School District to fully reopen; Goleta’s Storke Plaza to get redone; interview with former mayor Sheila Lodge; residents use stimulus money to plant community garden.

April 7, 2021

  • Food Stuff

New Restaurant Opening in the Former Mercury Lounge Space

More food news: Old Town Coffee has expanded inside and out; lunch at Revolver; Sanders & Sons Gelato has opened in Ojai; Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend postponed till next spring; outpost of Jersey Mike's coming to Goleta.

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Newsletter: April 7

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April 6, 2021

  • News Roundup

County Vaccination Clinics Are Now Accepting Anyone Age 16 and Up

Other recent news: Santa Barbara County isn't moving to the orange tier yet; California set a reopening date (but the mask mandate will continue); Dennis Miller bought across the street from the house he sold to Ellen DeGeneres for $49 million; the story of Canon Perdido.

  • Just Listed

Over-the-Top “Balinese Farmhouse” Asking $12.5 Million

Also new to market this week: Hope Ranch chateau; 1923 Spanish Colonial Revival with locationitis; lots of mountain views; when minimalism gets weird; the first sighting of a Tesla roof; an attempt to flip an uninspired house; and many more.

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