Newsletter: March 9

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

The Montecito Tea Gardens Has Been Sold

The new owners are notable philanthropists who have no intention of developing the 350-acre property. 12

A Private Oasis in Bel Air Knolls

Perched above the street, the nearly half-acre property at 1336 Manitou Road provides an expansive feel while also enjoying immense privacy. Come see for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

1914 Montecito Mansion With a Fabulous Pool

Noteworthy new listings also include Cielito three-bedroom in need of a good zhush; classic Lower Riviera charm on Grand Avenue; 1940 Moody Sisters cottage; 1930 cottage given a cute makeover; oceanfront Gaviota Coast lot for $1.6 million; and more.

Timeless Charm in Montecito’s Coveted Hedgerow Neighborhood

This immaculate, single-level residence on a corner lot calls to mind the San Ysidro Ranch: it offers a blend of refined elegance and modern comfort, with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and mature olive and citrus trees.

County Task Force to Take on Street Food Vendors

Other recent news: Efforts to curtail Hot Springs trail visitors; Channel Islands National Park layoffs; two old Summerland Beach oil wells have been resealed (but hundreds remain); a historian's Santa Barbara book recommendations; update on the Ava Hotel in Paso Robles. 8

First Impressions of Montecito’s Four New Restaurants

The main topic of conversation in Montecito these days is restaurants, and understandably so—four debuted in the space of two months. Now that they've had a chance to settle in, let's take a look at how they're doing. 42

Newsletter: March 5

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Hope Ranch House With Stone Waterslide Sells for $7.57 Million

Last week's sales also include a Riven Rock compound near trailhead parking; small-but-renovated in Birnam Wood for an impressive price; Eucalyptus Hill off-market; 1970s Hedgerow; Mission Canyon adobe with massive art studio; downtown penthouse; 1910 Bungalow Haven maze; and more.