March 12, 2026
Also newly reduced: Brand-new Montecito house down $300,000 after only five weeks on the market; Riven Rock Road property with a killer view; Hope Ranch chateau now available for less than the owner paid; funky Gaudí-inspired villa.
September 12, 2019
The Quail H Ranch in Santa Ynez is a gentleman rancher's dream come true. Or maybe a gentleman vintner's: According to the listing, it's "ideal for establishing a premium Bordeaux varietal vineyard."
September 11, 2019
"Are there any plans to fix the bridge that used to link San Ysidro Lane and E. Mountain Drive, before the debris flow destroyed it?" asks F. "It was a handy way for residents on the E. Mountain side to reach the Ranch for dinner." Here's a report on the project's status.
September 10, 2019
In 2014, someone bought the 1930 house at 848 Picacho Lane for $5.5 million. Now it's on the market for $15 million.
September 9, 2019
Four-tenths of an acre might not sound like much, but in the Bungalow District, it's a veritable kingdom. At 1321 Alta Vista Road—about three times the size of its neighbors—there's room for a sweet Craftsman house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a sizable yard.
September 7, 2019
Five newly listed properties that don't quite warrant posts of their own, including a California cottage awaiting its fairy godremodeler; a secluded Mesa house ready for a reinvention; kitchen window views to die for in the Lower Riviera; one of the last vacant ocean-view lots in the Mesa.
September 6, 2019
In other news: The victims of the Conception tragedy; potential bottlenecking at the Olive Mill roundabout; locals are concerned about rich man's helipads; Eleven 14 opens today in the former Viva space.
Also newly reduced: A "mini horse ranchette" in Cielito; a Hope Ranch fixer-upper; and a Birnam Wood house with mansion aspirations.
September 5, 2019
In other food news: Vegan pop-up Rascal's is going to take a break (but first, burritos); Asie Dumpling House and Oku have opened; Good Lion mixing cocktails at Sullivan Goss tonight; Surfrider Foundation certified several local restaurants as ocean-friendly.
Eagle Canyon Ranch started with a parcel purchased in 1884. Over time, the family that owns it bought 13 more parcels, and the total now stands at 1,900 acres.
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So, the ugly pipe has already been there several months. Maybe it will eventually disappear for a short time before it returns again? Is this… — Caf
….it would be awesome if South Coast could do daily specials of Metropolous’s best offerings- okie dokie artichokie please! — Christine!
I just want to say Thank You! to Eric and Wendy Schmidt. I too have wonderful memories of this place. — Deborah Brown
South coast is coming to the funk zone. We are so excited, especially after losing metropulis! — Toni Jones
bring back the De Anza — art G
I agree Rick It would be great to bring it back a real Montecito place casual, good food and does not cost an arm and… — trish davis
Thanks for the follow up on the double tracking. It should be done, because if it were not, it would be the bottleneck on future… — Judy's Older Brother
I volunteer every year at the Orchid Show- the best way to see the production! It is so fun to people watch and see the… — Christine!
I agree, I still miss Empty Bowl that was on CVR. They called it by another name which was confusing and had lots of outdoor… — AFC
Was hoping Peabodys would come back. — Rick Lyons