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March 23, 2026

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Alma Del Pueblo: Blink and It’s Gone

Located in downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District, this turnkey one-bedroom condominium offers 1,202 square feet of light-filled, single-level living. Only seven residences in Alma del Pueblo have sold since 2023, all swiftly claimed off market or within days of hitting the MLS.

  • Burning Questions

Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?

"There's a Fisherman Inn sign visible from De La Vina, just above Cota. Was a hotel once at that location?" 2

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Newsletter: February 4

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February 3, 2026

  • Hot Property

Riviera Contemporary Sells for $2.85 Million Off Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include an Alta Mesa spiffer-upper with a sweet backyard for $5 million; Park Highlands Mediterranean; 1929 Spanish on Alameda Padre Serra; mini-compound in Carpinteria's Concha Loma neighborhood; 20 acres off Las Canoas; and more.

February 2, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

An Update on the Ornate Mission Inn

Plus: Free People has opened near the bird refuge; hotel conversion on E. Haley Street; UCSB bought two more downtown buildings; Cottage Hospital is looking to expand again; the perils of Tangerine Falls; Trevor Noah returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; thanks for the tip? 10

February 1, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Is Opening in Goleta

More food news: What's going on with Intermezzo?; White Caps has returned to the Funk Zone; Sama Sama is no longer involved in Lion's Tale; new restaurant on Milpas Street; ice cream shop opening in Solvang; Tamar's chicken schnitzel sandwich special. 7

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Newsletter: February 1

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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

January 30, 2026

  • Just Listed

Midcentury Panache on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include a half-finished gut reno in Campanil; quasi-Shelton on Mission Ridge Road; single-level spiffer-upper on the Riviera; San Roque new-build; and a 1990s resort-style compound out by the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.

January 29, 2026

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A Private, Newly Renovated Estate on One of Montecito’s Most Prestigious Streets

With sweeping ocean views and timeless elegance, 857 Picacho Lane balances modern sophistication with serene comfort. Whether hosting or retreating, the estate offers boundless possibilities for luxury, inspiration, and ease.

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Just Listed

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Recent Comments

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Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen

From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat

With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis

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Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna

One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N

I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW

Restaurant News

  • A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria
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Burning Questions

  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
  • Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
  • Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
  • What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
  • Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?

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