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August 26, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

More of Carpinteria’s Bluffs Are Getting Preserved

Plus: The county's push for more decomposed granite sidewalks in Montecito; the Biltmore resort has plans for three swim rafts, not two; parking availability at Santa Barbara Airport is now online; new shop on State Street; proposed "health retreat" on Paradise Road; signs of life at the Andalucia Building at State and Gutierrez. 6

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Newsletter: February 9

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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

February 8, 2025

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February 7, 2025

  • Just Listed

Hedgerow Flip With a Zipline in the Backyard

Noteworthy new listings also include a Mediterranean compound in Hope Ranch; big views on Bella Vista Drive; the former site of the Glass Pavilion house; fresh renovation in Birnam Wood; 2016 Craftsman in Carpinteria; permitted plans for a cool contemporary up Toro Canyon; and more.

February 6, 2025

  • News Roundup

Pedicabs and a Pop-Up Forest Proposed for State Street

Other recent news: The risks associated with the lithium-ion battery storage facility in Goleta; Billabong and Volcom stores have closed; more on the development proposed for the Sears lot at La Cumbre Plaza; new design standards for developers; changes to Milpas Street's trees; the history of Santa Barbara City College's land; Santa Maria to get a Planes of Fame Air Museum; the reopening of Pacific Coast Highway. 20

February 5, 2025

  • Food Stuff

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s Flagship Restaurant Has Closed

More food news: The Shoreline Cafe appears to be for sale; first look at the menu of Mission City Sandwich Shop; The Ellwood's soft-opening; Bar Lou is open for brunch starting this weekend; Bossie's Kitchen is serving weekend lunch again; Rolld Ice Cream is coming to Paseo Nuevo; a novel way to support Bibi Ji. 17

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Newsletter: February 5

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February 4, 2025

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  • Get Out of Town

The Two Sides of Florence

While the city center has several major attractions, it has become an open-air mall and, at least during the holiday season, is thronged with visitors. Across the river was more my style: calmer and altogether more interesting. 18

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Recent Comments

carpinteria is cool — jayne

That is one shiny copper dome on that observatory! 😎 — Sven

Why would Field + Fort open The Larder in Carpinteria as opposed to Santa Barbara? Seems like the audience for something like this in SB… — Paul

yeah, because carnivores will not eat any dish that is plant-based or worse, labeled vegan. — Ken

Ahh, ok. — HM

maybe they should devote 1-3% of their menu space to the vegan population — Bettye Jones

She owned it from 2005 to 2023. — Erik Torkells

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