Oprah Winfrey Sold Off a Piece of the Promised Land

Last week's sales also include a four-bedroom in Carpinteria's Casa Blanca community; the Japanese farmhouse in Montecito; Eucalyptus Hill home for $2 million off the initial asking price; midcentury spec reno; San Roque traditional; and more. 2

Dart Coffee Co. Is Expanding to Summerland

More food news: A change of plans for the former L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele space; Aegean is now accepting reservations; the seating at Little Mountain; 'tis the season for hot mulled wine; more on Bistro Amasa; holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc. 19

Newsletter: December 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 3

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops like Folio Press & Paperie, Game Seeker, Jake and Jones Menswear & Objects, Satellite, The Eddy, and The Warbler. So get out there and go shopping! 4

Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway

Noteworthy new listings also include a fixer on Eucalyptus Hill; Riviera ranch house with potential; contemporary spec reno above N. Patterson Avenue; one of those East Mesa houses elevated off the street; 1923 cottage in the Bungalow Haven District; West Beach landmark; and more. 2

Your All-Access Pass to Life in the Funk Zone—Now Reduced to $1,749,000

Wake up in the Funk Zone and step into a lifestyle where creativity, flavor, and curiosity infuse every corner. You’re not just buying a home—you’re unlocking a way of living that invites you to wander, taste, and explore every day.

Pressing Pause on the Redevelopment of Paseo Nuevo

Other recent news: Milpas Street Holiday Parade canceled due to deportation fears; king tides return today; cannabis shop not opening on Santa Claus Lane; Sable Offshore Corporation is trying another tack; the tree of the month. 4

Montecito Upper Village Bohemian Luxe Estate

Down a private lane is one of Montecito’s most imaginative private retreats—a one-acre wonderland where architecture, artistry, and maximalist expression coexist in rare harmony. It's like having your own exclusive resort, a place for friends and family to gather, just minutes from the Upper Village.

Inside the New, Mostly Vegan Corner Market Downtown

More food news: A free drink for local nonprofit employees; the menu at Noe's Cafe, now open across from the courthouse; the story of Lucky Penny's facade; anyone know the Chick-fil-A franchisee?; Funk Zone development will now have six food-and-beverage outlets; Bistro Amasa's recipe for roasted carrots; White Caps in Summerland plans to start over from the ground up; State Street Asian restaurant rebrands. 9