Searching for Value? Head for the Hills!

These three properties prove that your money goes much farther in the mountains just outside of town—and what's more, you're immersed by nature and near the splendors of the Santa Ynez Valley. All three are open this weekend so go take a look for yourself.

A Tale of Two Montecito Mediterraneans

Noteworthy new listings also include new-build energy off San Antonio Creek Road; multi-level villa on La Vista del Oceano; Campanil fixer; Toro Canyon renovation; three in East Mesa; 1922 Wallace Neff in a tough spot; Park Highlands spiffer-upper; adorable 1930 cottage in San Roque; and more.

Take Better Care of Yourself This Year

The Santa Barbara area is blessed with amazing resources to help you look and feel your best.

Downtown Film Center on Track to Open in Two Weeks

Other recent news: Final approval for five-story apartment building on W. De La Guerra; Santa Barbara County executive officer to retire; more on the overtime shenanigans at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; step forward for the Goleta Valley Library; new theater company in town; Goleta to host a World Cup contender. 4

Every Morning Starts Like This… Calm, Serenity, and Ease

At 1903 Coyote Circle, everyday living feels like a quiet retreat. It's peaceful and private, with mountain and ocean views, yet moments from Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages, downtown Santa Barbara, and the beach.

The Westmontish Region of Montecito

The residential area southwest of Westmont College has surprises up its sleeve, including a secret park, an HOA, and trails through the woods. 8

Newsletter: January 21

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Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living on Eucalyptus Hill

Set within an amazing 93108 neighborhood, this inviting home offers outstanding natural light, a smooth indoor–outdoor flow, and an extra-large, usable yard that expands the way you live. Come see for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

Stylish Apartment Building Proposed for Los Patos Way

Plus: The Santa Claus Lane bike path; might Montecito ban gas-powered leaf blowers?; update on the row of eucalyptus trees on East Valley Road; another Santa Barbara Bowl show announced; parts of Goleta Beach County Park to close for storm-related repairs; Vandenberg Space Force Base's self-mythologizing; group show at Marcia Burtt Gallery; taking San Ysidro Trail all the way to the top. 10

1923 Estate on the Front Row of Eucalyptus Hill Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a substantial loss in the Golden Quadrangle; the Ortega Ridge one with the ridgetop pool; French Country home in Ballard; Sycamore Canyon Road floops; two in Hollister Ranch; San Roque cutie with a big yard; Lower Riviera cottage; and more.