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December 17, 2025

  • Get Out of Town

The Exquisite Luxury of Taking Paris for Granted

Two weeks in Paris allowed us to relax and enjoy the city, kind of like spending a long weekend with an old friend versus trying to catch up over dinner. 9

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Newsletter: July 3

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July 2, 2024

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Five Magical Properties Where Beach Season Never Ends

Imagine waking up to the sound of crashing waves and walking on the sand whenever you like, with the Pacific Ocean—and a life of luxury and leisure—right outside your front door.

  • Hot Property

Birnam Wood Three-Bedroom Sells for $15.74 Million

Last week's sales also include Glen Oaks farmhouse with guest apartment for $14.47 million; 1924 Upper East house reconfigured into a duplex; the handsome one on Conejo Road; 1932 house on a cul-de-sac; El Montecito Verde cottage; and more.

July 1, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Last Call for the Bottle Shop?

Plus: The mystery of Sonoma Fit; FEMA's updated Flood Hazard Changes map; E. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; lecture on the art at Franceschi House; home construction to impact Hot Springs Trail; a trivia question. 8

June 30, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Mesa Verde Is Closing Today

More food news: The Dutch Garden is finally starting dinner service; Seven Bar & Kitchen opens this week; more on the deli at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara; Revolver joins The Eddy's lineup of prepared foods; Rory's Place is back; bento boxes in Ventura. 2

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Newsletter: June 30

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

June 29, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Santa Barbara Art Essentials Is Being Forced to Move

Plus: July 4 festivities at the harbor; Anderson .Paak and the mariachi festival at the Santa Barbara Bowl; André 3000’s New Blue Sun live; Jane Lynch's Christmas revue; Charter Classic bus question; who bought the former St. Anthony's Seminary complex? 7

June 28, 2024

  • Just Listed

Location, Location… and an Over-the-Top Renovation

Noteworthy new listings also include a grand Mediterranean in Ennisbrook; sweet California cottage with delightful gardens; potential overlooking Hendry's Beach; Bonnymede oceanfront for $6.7 million; adobe rich with character; when $3.775 million looks like a deal; and more.

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Just Listed

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Restaurant News

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Get Out of Town

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