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February 7, 2026

  • Tourist for a Day

Yes, Surrey!

Four locals go behind the wheel of one of those contraptions that clog the bike path. 1

October 14, 2024

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Join the Celebration at Plaza Palooza!

The highly anticipated Michael Towbes Library Plaza officially opens November 3 with a lively community festival—Plaza Palooza! Anapamu Street will transform into a vibrant pedestrian plaza with over 50 nonprofits offering activities for all ages, as well as performances from the Santa Barbara Symphony, Flamenco Santa Barbara, and more.

  • Hot Property

1985 Montecito Tudor Sells for $8.25 Million

Last week's sales also include 1922 Wallace Neff house in the Hedgerow; 1970 four-bedroom with guest suite in Hope Ranch; adobe hacienda compound outside Los Olivos; midcentury fixer off San Ysidro Road; Samarkand farmhouse; and more.

October 13, 2024

  • Food Stuff

A Chocolate Shop Is Opening in Montecito

More food news: Caruso’s introduced an à la carte lounge menu; Nobu is officially confirmed; Satellite returned to full table service; the Harbor Restaurant is now serving lunch; SloDoCo donut shop opened; cannabis shops may be able to sell food and beverages; Paradise pie update; Soul Bites gets a reprieve; Farm Cart Organics shut down its "farm box" service; Cultured Abalone Farm tours; new tasting room specializing in sparkling wine and wooden jigsaw puzzles. 8

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Newsletter: October 13

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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!) 3

October 11, 2024

  • Just Listed

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.

October 10, 2024

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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.

  • First Look

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

October 9, 2024

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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.

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Any chance you could get an update for us on when Rudy's will reopen in Carp? Thank you! — Mary

Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.

So happy to hear that they are still open! We tried going a few times since December and it was always closed. I was worried… — Tracy

Bingo, this is typical cart before the horse. We simply don't have the population to support such a long promenade. Build another 1-2,000 housing units… — Jefferson A.

I agree with most except that bicycle traffic is not good for business on State street. We spend more on State when riding as its… — Don

I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW

Serious suggestion ... if State Street isn't working as a "street," change it into something else. Add a water feature? Make it a High Line-esque… — A

Fox News says what? — Dad

Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.

It doesn’t seem that complicated? The opening at night is for deliveries, maintenance, and service, similar to how it’s opened for that at night today. — TJ

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