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February 6, 2026

  • Food Stuff

The New Owner of Shoreline Cafe

More food news: A peek inside Ospi, opening soon at The Post; the city is screwing over Cookie Plug; Lion's Tale to start taking reservations; Mercado El Rey grocery store has opened on Milpas; The Nugget's Carpinteria outpost should debut in the next few weeks; new tenant for the former We Want the Funk space; the third-annual Natural Coast Wine Festival; Pascucci moving update; Cutler's Public House profile; Cajun Kitchen in Goleta is closed for remodeling; changes may be coming to Shintori Sushi; Mothers Tacos in Ventura is looking increasingly interesting. 5

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Newsletter: April 16

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April 15, 2025

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Coffee in the Hedgerow and a Morning Stroll on Miramar Beach

After a $295,000 price improvement, this turnkey Spanish-style home is looking pretty irresistible. Its simplicity and elegance are refreshing, and the location in Montecito's coveted Hedgerow neighborhood can't be beat.

  • Hot Property

Lower Village Spec Reno Sells for $6.85 Million

Last week's sales also include Birnam Wood for $3.2 million off the initial asking price; 1979 house on 65 acres (two parcels) east of Solvang; Mediterranean villa way above San Roque; townhouse near Butterfly Beach; early 20th-century barn converted to a home; and more.

April 14, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Another Jeff Shelton House Is for Rent

Plus: Two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows (and so few women this season); double feature of documentaries about Montecito architecture; Lower State smoke shop status; Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is coming up; "Montecito: An Audio Soap Opera." 6

April 13, 2025

  • Burning Questions

What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?

"It has two boats and a bay that doesn’t look a whole lot like Santa Barbara." 11

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Newsletter: April 13

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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!) 1

April 11, 2025

  • Just Listed

Renovated 1925 Tudor on the Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include a pair of big Montecito Mediterraneans; Bonnymede condo for a jaw-dropping price; classic Santa Barbara charm on the Lower Riviera; turnkey San Roque for $2.45 million; and more.

April 10, 2025

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A Stylish, Gracious, and Single-Level Estate in Montecito

This luxe, recently updated property blends classic elegance with Ralph Lauren–inspired sophistication in the coveted Cold Spring School district. Built by the esteemed firm of Giffin & Crane, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home exhibits exceptional craftsmanship inside and out.

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