Renowned Interior Designer’s Home Sells for $10.16 Million

Last week's sales also include a contemporary aerie of concrete and glass; 1980s architecture near Toro Canyon; Alta Mesa spec reno; spiffer-upper above San Roque in just 11 days; Bel Air Knolls four-bedroom; Mesa fixer; and more. 4

A New Tasting Room on Coast Village Road

More food news: Expanded hours at Little Mountain; update on Linden Square's rooftop bar; comparing coffee prices at Santa Barbara cafés; El Pollo Loco is opening in Goleta; tour Spain with the chef of Dom's Taverna; profiles of Manifattura and The Copper Restaurant; new tasting room in Los Alamos; frozen lasagna worth the trip. 9

Newsletter: January 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Searching for Value? Head for the Hills!

These three properties prove that your money goes much farther in the mountains just outside of town—and what's more, you're immersed by nature and near the splendors of the Santa Ynez Valley. All three are open this weekend so go take a look for yourself.

A Tale of Two Montecito Mediterraneans

Noteworthy new listings also include new-build energy off San Antonio Creek Road; multi-level villa on La Vista del Oceano; Campanil fixer; Toro Canyon renovation; three in East Mesa; 1922 Wallace Neff in a tough spot; Park Highlands spiffer-upper; adorable 1930 cottage in San Roque; and more.

Take Better Care of Yourself This Year

The Santa Barbara area is blessed with amazing resources to help you look and feel your best.

Downtown Film Center on Track to Open in Two Weeks

Other recent news: Final approval for five-story apartment building on W. De La Guerra; Santa Barbara County executive officer to retire; more on the overtime shenanigans at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; step forward for the Goleta Valley Library; new theater company in town; Goleta to host a World Cup contender. 4

Every Morning Starts Like This… Calm, Serenity, and Ease

At 1903 Coyote Circle, everyday living feels like a quiet retreat. It's peaceful and private, with mountain and ocean views, yet moments from Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages, downtown Santa Barbara, and the beach.

The Westmontish Region of Montecito

The residential area southwest of Westmont College has surprises up its sleeve, including a secret park, an HOA, and trails through the woods. 10