On Summerland’s Western Fringe

Don't let the gentrification of the main drag fool you: the town's signature funkiness can still be found on the side streets. 9

Newsletter: May 28

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New Adventure Playground in the Santa Ynez Valley

Plus: Three more shops have opened at The Post; new kids' art studio downtown; La Casa de Maria is allowing group events; update on the Manning Park tennis courts; Leslie Lewis Sigler tablescapes at Sullivan Goss; Ensemble Theatre Company's 2025-26 season; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1

Big Hope Ranch Fixer Sells for $9.5 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also two floops in the Hedgerow, one much more successful than the other; striking interiors on E. Mountain Drive; Mediterranean atop TV Hill; Eucalyptus Hill four-bedroom; the adorable European carriage house on Mission Ridge; woodsy retreat on Hale Park; and more.

Barbareño Is Opening a Second Restaurant Downtown

More food news: Opening date for The Win-Dow burger stand; Goleta restaurant taking the Derf's Cafe space; opening forecast for Dom's Taverna; new tenant at the Judge for Yourself Cafe; Red Hen Cannery profile; Isla Vista Food Co-op has averted closure for now. 8

Newsletter: May 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Rare Opportunity on Montecito’s Prestigious E. Mountain Drive

Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, 1285 E. Mountain Drive is a large, contemporary-style home on one acre of beautiful grounds, with sweeping ocean and island views. Come see for yourself at the open house this Saturday.

Edgy Midcentury in the Santa Ynez Valley

Noteworthy new listings also include resort-style living near Lotusland; a compound fit for a throuple; modest house on the West Mesa bluff; Carpinteria beachfront for $3.995 million; and more. 2

First Look at Linden Square, Now Open in Carpinteria

For all its small-town charm, Carpinteria has lacked a center, but no longer: Linden Square is open, and it feels great. The primary tenants are a murderer's row of Santa Barbara restaurants: Bettina, Third Window, Corazón Cocina, and eventually, Dart Coffee Co. 21