The Perfect Home Is the One Built for You

Here are six properties—on the beach, in the hills, and full of potential—where you can create a truly custom home for yourself.

Vandenberg Space Force Base on Track to Double SpaceX Launches

Other recent news: The relaxation of federal environmental reviews of the commercial space industry; SpaceX may never have to pay federal income taxes; repairs to Isla Vista beach stairs; update on Goleta road extension. 1

Brand-New Luxury Apartments Unveiled in Downtown Santa Barbara

The newest, most modern apartments to rent in Santa Barbara are at 825 De La Vina. Every element has been carefully curated, because true luxury Santa Barbara living begins at home.

First Look Inside Gracie, the New Restaurant at the Harbor

More food news: A new hotel bar downtown; could Sweetgreen be coming to Goleta?; triangular burgers at Revolver; food changes at M. Special's State Street taproom; Corazón Comedor closed for upgrades; Ghirardelli got slapped with a stop-work order; Rudy's in Carpinteria recovering from a kitchen fire; dumpling pop-up and Secret Bao's dim sum brunch. 9

Newsletter: August 20

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TV Hill Party Pad Sells for $4.26 Million

Last week's sales also include Harbor Hills contemporary for $2.2 million off initial asking price; floops across from the Mission; Montecito Shores two-bedroom; Riviera vacant lot for a loss; 1939 Upper East house; and more.

A Rare 1920s Gem on the Riviera

This is vintage Santa Barbara: a Mediterranean-style classic near the renowned El Encanto hotel, surrounded by mature trees and private gardens, and with spectacular views.

The Biltmore’s Reopening Has Been Pushed Back Again

Plus: Dylan Star will morph into an online-only business; Leone Salon has moved to the Funk Zone; Coast Village parklet for lease; "In the Mood for Love" on the big screen; more programming at the Music Academy of the West; checking out the model homes at the Santa Barbara Polo Residences. 10

Two New Cafés Debut This Week

More food news: A chance to taste the cooking of the folks behind The Palms; El Roblar's daytime restaurant now welcomes non-guests; Santa Barbara Hives profile; Happy Canyon Vineyard appears to be leaving El Paseo; recipes from Na Na Thai and Priedite Barbecue; restaurant advice between here and Death Valley. 12

Newsletter: August 17

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