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December 11, 2025

  • Just Listed

A Contemporary Beach Compound in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include an Ennisbrook casita for $5.7 million; Hope Ranch fixer; former spec reno in Pepper Hill; the Periwinkle Lane cottage with a metal roof; 1935 house with potential on W. Quinto Street; and more. 2

August 29, 2024

  • News Roundup

5,000 Square Feet of Funky Shopping

Other recent news: Complaints about the leadership of Pacifica Graduate Institute; renderings of the Biltmore's proposed swimming pools; the mismanagement of the Toro Canyon Creek oil seepage; Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour is this weekend; update on Goleta's unbuilt fire station; the tree of the month has been used to paralyze fish.

August 28, 2024

  • Walk With Me

The Metamorphosis of East Mesa

With its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to the beach, the neighborhood above Shoreline Park is a quintessential side of Santa Barbara. And it's changing fast. 18

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Newsletter: August 28

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August 27, 2024

  • Hot Property

Montecito House With Ocean View Sells for $5.155 Million

Last week's sales also include Spanish and contemporary design elements in Hope Ranch; 1888 Upper East house; $4.15 million for just off the Westside; top-floor condo in the Chapala One development; and more.

August 26, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

The Bottle Shop Property Did Indeed Change Hands

Plus: Inside the new Emily Joubert shop in the Montecito Country Mart; first look at a 33-unit complex on lower Chapala Street; work to start soon on upper San Ysidro Trail; Merchant Ivory documentary; W. Mountain Drive has reopened; the Jewish Federation‘s renovation is complete; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2

August 25, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Arnoldi’s Cafe Has Reopened

More food news: First look at the menu of Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery; four-month reprieve for the Palace Grill; the debut of Indochine Lounge; Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy pop-up next month; a peek inside Alma Fonda Fina. 7

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Newsletter: August 25

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

August 23, 2024

  • Just Listed

Glam Farmhouse Shooting for $4 Million in San Roque

Noteworthy new listings also include a winner and an opportunity on the Riviera; 1909 Lower Riviera charm; room to move on East Valley Road; 1904 cottage on a tiny Upper East street; an old-school compound in Alta Mesa; one for baseball fans; and more. 18

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