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June 24, 2026

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

May 15, 2026

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The Area’s Premiere Music Festival Is Back—and Twice the Fun

After a spectacular debut last year, the Palm Tree Music Festival Montecito is returning to the Santa Barbara Polo Fields & Racquet Club—and it's expanding to two full days. Tickets are on sale now.

  • Just Listed

Right on the Sand in Prime Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include a tall drink of water on Buena Vista Drive; next-level backyard entertainment pavilion; 1926 house on E. Mission Street hidden from the street; funky fixer from 1912; 780-acre spread with UTV track; and more. 1

May 14, 2026

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Great New Price for a Sweet House in San Roque

This modern farmhouse on a charming street blends timeless character with thoughtfully curated design and an effortless connection to the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Come take a look at this week's open houses.

  • News Roundup

Two Former Department Stores Might Get Repurposed

Other recent news: The Biltmore appears to have been pushed back again; possible names for Calle Cesar Chavez; new housing at Santa Barbara Zoo could thwart Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Modoc Multi-Use Path opened; county moves forward with workforce housing on Carrillo Street; speed-limit reductions on Santa Claus Lane and San Antonio Creek Road; Target launched next-day delivery in Santa Barbara; Ojai tastemaker's art and antiques recommendations. 4

May 13, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

De La Vina Street to Get Two Pocket Parks

Plus: Free People is opening a second store on State Street; Palm Tree Music Festival doubles down on the area; Chapala Street gym moving; Ingrid Michaelson to play the Lobero Theatre; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; San Ysidro Debris Basin signage. 5

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May 12, 2026

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A Sanctuary of Light, Privacy & Views in San Roque

Situated on a private, corner lot, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is filled with natural light and designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Come see for yourself at this week's open houses.

  • Day Trip

L.A’s Exciting New Landmark

The spectacular David Geffen Galleries building at LACMA aims to reinvent the museum-going experience, which it does with varying success.

May 11, 2026

  • Hot Property

Private Lower Riviera House Sells for $4.79 Million

Last week's sales also include Christopher Lloyd's compound on W. Mountain Drive; off-market floops of an Ennisbrook casita; 1977 three-bedroom near Montecito Union School; upside-down layout in the Lower Village; fire-damaged property above Cathedral Oaks Road; stylish San Roque; and more. 1

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Recent Comments

Agree with the spirit of Joe S and George... find another location for the siding! Don't destroy a beautiful little lane that the public enjoys-… — PF

Be careful about your generalizing, A. We have 6 residents on Padaro in their 90s, on a fixed income and social security. Some of us… — Kaye

Speaking as a Padaro resident, BG, that is not accurate. Not all of us have carved out parking spaces on Padaro, and most of those… — Kaye

Agreed Joe S! The recently purposed second track would cause tree lined Padaro, my favorite biking route, to lose most of the trees including old… — George

Thanks for giving Whisper a shout out. It’s such a special way to experience the waterfront in Santa Barbara (and surprisingly affordable!). We also run… — Rebecca

The proposed second train track location would be better situated between the SB station and the Goleta Station. More room. Less tree removal. Could be… — Joe S.

This is inaccurate, Dennis. While there are Eucs that were planted over 100 years ago along Padaro, they are not the majority of trees. There… — DW

A little correction anyone can verify by walking the Lane. There are very few euchs along Padaro Lane. The most abundant species on the west… — Suzanne Duca

The people making the environmentalist argument just flew in from Aspen on private jets. — A

Wow, great list. For a small town, we have a lot to offer. Lotusland is my favorite place on earth and the Music Academy is… — Jilt

Restaurant News

  • Silvergreens Cafe Has Opened Downtown
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Burning Questions

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