1930 Tudor on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include 1990s style in Birnam Wood; French country ranch house; Balinese ornamentation on a big West Mesa lot; redwood Craftsman chalet on the back of the Riviera; Lower Riviera teardown; and more.

Seven Homes That Deserve a Second Look

Now offered at improved prices, these properties are rich with character, views, and livability—and they’re all in excellent locations.

Lama Sama Opens Tomorrow in San Roque

Lama Dog Uptown is far larger—with more beer—than the Funk Zone original, and Sama San Roque has an appetizing menu of pub food. 26

Freshly Renovated Montecito Single-Level Dream Home

Extensively remodeled and upgraded by the current owners, the stunning home at 1106 Dulzura Drive offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and classic charm.

A New Restaurant Building on Lower State Street

Plus: Checking out Knapp's Castle; Rickie Lee Jones in concert; a new tenant on Coast Village Road; city to shift from stone pines to oaks on E. Anapamu Street; Noorsher Furniture & Rugs says it'll be closing; this year's Ojai Studio Artists tour; two events for dance fans; fake spider webbing. 8

Newsletter: October 9

The Siteline newsletter is the best way to follow the website. To subscribe, click the link at the bottom of this post. And you can unsubscribe at any time.

Downtown Santa Barbara Is Getting an Arthouse Cinema

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take over the former Fiesta Five cineplex in order to create a hub for the film festival and screen films the rest of the year. 3

Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?

"I believe there are more to the west of the shopping center as well, but I didn't get a good look." —R. 4

Ocean-View Contemporary Sells for $5.5 Million Off

Last week's sales also include a 1900 Hedgerow hot potato; 2019 Cape Cod on Edgewater Way for $8.92 million; Riviera spec house for $2.7 million off the initial ask; sleek Mission Canyon aerie; Riven Rock fixer; the semi-renovation off N. Patterson; and more.

Montecito’s Most Exciting New Restaurant Is Taking Shape

More food news: The Palace Grill will continue under new ownership; Savoy Cafe & Deli to restart dinner service; another Indian restaurant is coming to State Street; searching for Paradise Cafe's pie recipe; a visit to the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; Motley Crew's Buellton shop is closer to opening. 9