Another Monster Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

There were a ton of sales at impressive prices—including two off-market and six above ask.

A Visit to the New StretchLab Studio

Plus: Exploring Patrick Nesbitt's Summerland estate, heading to auction soon; the nubby facade of Jeff Shelton's round tower; Amtrak route to be reservation-only around Thanksgiving; "fantasy rainfall" game.

Newsletter: October 23

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More Renderings of How the Highway 101 Changes Will Look

You'll get a better understanding of the Evans undercrossing, with its zippy design reminiscent of Copacabana; the Sheffield Drive righthand on- and off-ramps; and sound walls that include planters.

Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea Is Back This Sunday

More food news: Satellite's special Mexican dinner; My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza; new coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo; Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online; nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.

Widescreen Views Over Montecito

The week's top price adjustments also include a house on the sand at Miramar Beach, a big spread on a double lot in Birnam Wood, a funky roofline on the Mesa, and more.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Drop $14.2 Million in Montecito

Other recent news: Maria Sharapova spent $8.55 million in Summerland; county supervisors enable officers to fine people gathering against Covid-19 rules; city council approves bike-sharing program; Jeff Bridges announced that he has lymphoma.

12 Acres Ripe for Development in the Golden Quadrangle

The week's other noteworthy new listings include two 1920s houses by Winsor Soule in the Upper East, a 1921 cottage on Camino Viejo, three vacant lots in Summerland, and more.

Newsletter: October 21

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The Highway 101 Widening Is About to Start in Summerland and Montecito

But you're going to want to avoid the construction area—and the roads in and out of it—for a long time. 2