This Hope Ranch Villa Keeps Getting Better

Noteworthy new listings also include new construction in the Montecito Ranch Estates for $29.5 million; contemporary gem on the Riviera; 1927 stone house by George Washington Smith; family-friendliness in Montecito Oaks; Mediterranean villa on the Eastside's edge; spiffy style on the Mesa and in San Roque; charming 1920s European architecture; Ojai ranch with a hilltop labyrinth; and more.

Six Amazing Estates With a Front-Row View of the Pacific Ocean

At these oceanfront properties, nothing comes between you and the water—except beach.

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum Opens Next Week

Other recent news: Downtown homeless center has become a nuisance; Santa Barbara school district rescinded all those pink slips; the Isla Vista Food Co-Op is on the ropes; Broadway in Santa Barbara's 2025-26 lineup; will Los Patos Way end with a whimper? 3

Like a Brand-New Home—Only Better!

Designed and expanded with full permits by the award-winning team at AB Design Studio, this one-of-a-kind property isn’t just renovated—it has been reimagined. Think luxury finishes, high-end materials, custom details, and curated style from top to bottom.

Opening Date for Tina’s Pizza, the Bettina Spinoff in Carpinteria

More food news: Rozzi Pizza soft-opens this week in West Beach; Blaze Pizza has closed; profile of Marley Confections; the Starbucks on Milpas has opened; the forecast changed for Little Mountain; update on Hotel El Roblar and new restaurants coming to Ojai. 15

Newsletter: May 7

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French-Style Hedgerow House Sells for $6.87 Million

Last week's sales also include an 1890 five-bedroom a block off Miramar Beach; Birnam Wood for a loss; Hope Ranch fixer; 1980s Tudor on Eucalyptus Hill; 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival on the Lower Riviera; Mission Canyon Craftsman; turnkey San Roque for 20 percent over ask; Alta Mesa cutie; and more.

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Returns May 12-18

Get ready for seven unforgettable days of flavor, fun, and community. The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience brings together top chefs, acclaimed winemakers, local artisans, and culinary visionaries for a weeklong celebration you won’t want to miss.

A Possible Lead in the Case of the Purloined Stiletto

Plus: A visit to Rose Story Farm during peak rose season; demolition proposed for Los Patos Way apartments; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Fairview Gardens update; Xanadu Skate Boutique to go online-only; Umbra Labs bailed on lower State Street; new look for the SBIFF Film Center; Don Louis Perceval art exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; is Santa Barbara like Athens? 8

On a Backroads Tour of New Zealand’s South Island

Most of our time on the South Island was spent on a Backroads tour, and it's easy to see why so many people love the company—they make traveling so easy. But there are trade-offs. Plus: The exquisite Blanket Bay lodge. 6