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May 16, 2026

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara Has Hired a New State Street Consultant

Other recent news: The number of international visitors is down; addressing the city's budget shortfall; an update on the Electrify America vehicle-charging station; Santa Barbara County looks to phase out all onshore oil operations; Sable Offshore loses in court; first steps toward a new trail linking Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez. 20

October 22, 2025

  • Sponsored

All Aboard! Just Listed: The Sea Captain’s Cottage & Loft and 1067 E. Mountain Drive Gets a Fresh Price

The 1911 Sea Captain’s House has been restored with care, balancing original craftsmanship with modern coastal living. Come to the open house tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus: The Montecito cottage that warrants a second look.

  • Food Stuff

A Piano Bar-and-Restaurant Is Opening on State Street

More food news: Yet another new concept in the works across from the courthouse; the Sando Truck is going catering-only; Carp Kitchen has closed; revised forecast for Linden Square's rooftop bar; Cookie Plug name change; Jalisco Grill opening inside Mel's Lounge. 13

  • Email Newsletter

Newsletter: October 22

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October 21, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Inside the New Family-Friendly Pool Hall on Chapala Street

Plus: Three local celebs in conversation at the Lobero; The Well will close an outpost as part of a consolidation; the DJ Javier show at the Museum of Contemporary Art; State Street building proposed for demolition; Santa Ynez General's apparel is now all in Los Olivos; the horseshoes embedded in Arlington Plaza's parking lot. 2

October 20, 2025

  • Hot Property

Classic Montecito Estate Sells for Nearly Half Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a Montecito Tuscan for $22.5 million; 21-acre property in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $5.25 million; Alta Mesa spec reno; Mesa fixer; and more.

October 19, 2025

  • Walk With Me

The Arty Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

The Arts District is a marketing construct, but it's a useful one, distinguishing the more upscale section of State Street from scruffier parts downtown. And, boy, is it rich with character. 21

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Newsletter: October 19

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

October 17, 2025

  • Just Listed

A Modern Makeover for a Traditional Hope Ranch Compound

Noteworthy new listings also include Padaro Lane minimalism; Campanil project; renovation on Eucalyptus Hill; San Roque with guest apartment; 1911 cottage off East Beach; insane views from the hill behind the Westside; and more. 1

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Just Listed

  • Right on the Sand in Prime Montecito
  • Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon
  • Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village
  • A Pair of Midcentury Gems
  • A Steal on Pepper Hill for $17 Million

Recent Comments

I’m sure safety concerns are the reason… lol — Zeljko

I watched the city council meeting on Tuesday and the same Jessica Grant, Transportation Planner with the city presented a plan for the Castillo street… — Dan O. Seibert

"Closed this week due to upkeep maintenance," according to an Instagram post. It's due to reopen on Monday. — Erik Torkells

Of the 17 views available on SB website - there are exactly 3 pedestrians, and 1 cyclist in total across all images. Is it really… — Ethan

I noticed Los Agaves Restaurant on Milpas was closed during dinner hours and had brown paper covering the window. Do you know why. Thanks — Robert Goluck

Blegh. Garden is way too PoMo. — BW

219 E Haley is like a block of nothing but inexpensive development. Keep it classic Santa Barbara or forget it. — Bruce

5 people died constructing that building due to a lack of safety regulations, and that was a very low number for the time. I would… — Liz

Is motion training collective moving or are they going to keep their current location and add this in as a second location? — Patrick Tatum

To each his own. I think the opposite as to the new apartment buildins. Haley St to me is a bad choice of color, cheap… — Rob

Restaurant News

  • Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant
  • Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
  • Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque
  • The Name of the Upper Village’s Next New Restaurant

Popular Posts

  • Large Furniture Store Opening on State Street 8k views

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  • The Picklr Opens This Weekend 5.9k views

  • Lotusland Wants to Add a Bunch of Buildings 5.7k views

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Walk With Me

  • The Manifold Splendors of Mid-State
  • The Westmontish Region of Montecito
  • The Arty Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
  • A Five-Block Adventure in Downtown Ventura
  • East Meets West on Mountain Drive
  • On Summerland’s Western Fringe
  • Higher Education on the Mesa

Burning Questions

  • Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
  • Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
  • Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
  • Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?

Get Out of Town

  • The Majesty of Angkor Wat
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  • The City That Never Spits
  • The Original Sim City
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  • An Old West Town in Wine Country
  • The Glorious Isolation of Santa Barbara Island
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