Validation Ale’s Outpost on De La Vina Has Opened

More food news: Yet another White Caps—this one in an interesting spot; Pressed Juicery has left the Montecito Country Mart; the former Derf's Cafe is for lease; Considered is working on a second coffee-bar vehicle; Pickles & Swiss‘s Paseo Nuevo restaurant has closed; Tyler x Lieu Dit entrées; a delay for Takashi Ramen; Casa Agria opened downtown; the Ventura collaboration between Good Lion and Ramon Velazquez debuts tonight. 6

Newsletter: November 17

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

A Hovel No More on Coyote Road

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1975 house with bonus lot on E. Mountain Drive; old school elegance in Birnam Wood; 1970s architecture on the Riviera; X-shaped Mediterranean in Cielito; and more. 7

Caltrans to Install Underdrains at the Castillo Street Underpass

Other recent news: Hedgerow residents push back on plans to add dirt sidewalks; another look at the monstrosity proposed for behind the Mission; Mountain Fire update; no more fence around the huge Moreton Bay fig tree; X Games won't return to Ventura next year. 3

Downtown and a Little to the Left

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the many worthwhile strollable areas we have here, consider the one in this post: Canon Perdido to Anapamu, Highway 101 to Chapala. It's highly rewarding. 6

Newsletter: November 13

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Rediscover the Enchantment of Santa Barbara with 30% Off Your Hotel Stay

Local hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals are offering an exclusive discount for Santa Barbara South Coast residents, making it easier than ever to host visiting friends and family this holiday season. Treat them—and yourself—to a relaxing stay, recharging together while reveling in the best of the place you call home.

A Private “Beach Club” Is Setting Up on East Beach

Plus: Northbound San Ysidro Road off-ramp to reopen this week; another new boutique on State Street; questions about a Fernald Point renovation; Santa Ynez General popping up in Summerland; hair salon coming to The Post; the former Rite Aid building on State Street is for lease again. 13

It’s Time to Make a Move on This Montecito Estate

The private, three-acre property is located above the Upper Village and a quick stroll away from front-country trails. At $7,775,000, it's already far and away the best value in town—and the seller is very motivated.