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May 9, 2026

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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.

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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

May 22, 2025

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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

  • News Roundup

Rite Aid Is Hitting the Skids

Other recent news: Sable Offshore Corporation has restarted oil operations; gearing up for this year's Summer Solstice Celebration; a profile of Lynda Weinman; the expansion of Arroyo Hondo Preserve; return of the East Beach "beach club." 5

May 21, 2025

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Historic Montecito Estate—Refined Price, Timeless Beauty

One of Montecito's most revered estates, Los Sueños is a grand Spanish Colonial Revival home by renowned architect George Washington Smith on 3.36 stunningly landscaped acres. And it's now being offered at the new price of $24,995,000.

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The Restaurant Parking Wars Are Heating Up

More food news: The Carpinteria outpost of Dart Coffee Co. will have food made in house (and its Funk Zone café will relocate in coming years); The Palms will have a gourmet market component; Sunshine Café's former building changed hands; a win-win deal from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. 48

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May 20, 2025

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It’s Time for a Closer Look at Hope Ranch

Hope Ranch has so much going for it, including impressive amenities like a truly private beach, tennis courts, bridle paths, and easy access to Laguna Blanca School and La Cumbre Country Club. As for the real estate, it's as wonderful and varied as you'd expect—there really is something for everyone.

  • Burning Questions

What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?

"Behind Helena Avenue Bakery and The Lark, there's an unmarked building next to the train tracks. What is it?" 2

May 19, 2025

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Las Alturas Spanish-Mediterranean Sells for $4.15 Million

Last week's sales also include a 2016 Craftsman near the beach in Carpinteria; Mountain Drive ranch house in need of updating; West Mesa three-bedroom; sweet 1926 cottage near the Bungalow Haven District; and more. 1

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Restaurant News

  • Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant
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