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December 18, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

A Knitting Shop Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Moving sale at Eye of the Day in Carpinteria; a visit to antiquarian Lee Stanton's Upper Village shop; next year's dates for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; opposition to El Capitan Canyon Resort's expansion plan; Opera Santa Barbara‘s 2024-2025 lineup. 3

April 17, 2024

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A Turnkey Duplex in Montecito’s Coastal Zone

The elegant duplex at 1369 Danielson Road is conveniently located near Butterfly Beach, the Miramar and Biltmore resorts, and Coast Village Road. And because the property is inside the Coastal Zone, it has significant income-producing value—making it the perfect configuration for owner-occupants and/or vacation rental investors.

  • Walk With Me

Amid the Saints of South San Roque

Four and a half years into Siteline, I've explored a lot of this part of the world, and yet there are still pockets where I've never set foot (or even wheel). Take the area west of Gelson's.... 8

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Newsletter: April 17

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April 16, 2024

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Laid-Back Luxury: A Pair of Homes in Montecito

Set on a level, nearly one-acre parcel and nestled among a canvas of live oaks, boulders, and verdant lawns, this lush, modern compound is composed of two substantial, stylish structures—a wonderful canvas for multi-generation living, extended-stay guests, office space, content creation, or simply extra elbow room.

  • Hot Property

French-Inspired House in Campanil Sells for $555,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include an East Valley Road Mediterranean, finally; off-market in Hope Ranch and on the Riviera; glam Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.25 million; Alta Mesa fixer; new construction in West Mesa; Hidden Valley equestrian property for a loss; and more.

April 15, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Cabana Home Is Moving to a Downtown Landmark

Plus: The Marcus boutique on Coast Village Road is closing; Drybar announced an opening date; a new pharmacy in Goleta with home delivery; Ensemble Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season; the new stop sign on Hot Springs Road; a slate of improvements proposed for Birnam Wood Golf Club; more photos of the West Mesa dragon.

April 14, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Oliver’s Is Closing This Week

More food news: Opening date for Oat Bakery's outpost at the Montecito Country Mart; new restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course and the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café; profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; Na Na Thai's special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo; checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn's flagship restaurant. 6

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Newsletter: April 14

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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf

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I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie

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Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob

Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy

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