De La Vina Street to Get Two Pocket Parks

Plus: Free People is opening a second store on State Street; Palm Tree Music Festival doubles down on the area; Chapala Street gym moving; Ingrid Michaelson to play the Lobero Theatre; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; San Ysidro Debris Basin signage. 1

Newsletter: May 13

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A Sanctuary of Light, Privacy & Views in San Roque

Situated on a private, corner lot, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is filled with natural light and designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Come see for yourself at this week's open houses.

L.A’s Exciting New Landmark

The spectacular David Geffen Galleries building at LACMA aims to reinvent the museum-going experience, which it does with varying success.

Private Lower Riviera House Sells for $4.79 Million

Last week's sales also include Christopher Lloyd's compound on W. Mountain Drive; off-market floops of an Ennisbrook casita; 1977 three-bedroom near Montecito Union School; upside-down layout in the Lower Village; fire-damaged property above Cathedral Oaks Road; stylish San Roque; and more. 1

Lotusland Wants to Add a Bunch of Buildings

Plus: Yoga studio opened on the Mesa; two new retail tenants on State Street; Muna to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has begun accepting donations; Hunt Slonem show; beige new buildings. 4

Newsletter: May 10

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include big views from up by the Botanic Garden; Hidden Valley Lane farmhouse; equestrian property just outside Hope Ranch; tasteful 1920s bungalow; Riviera floops; contemporary makeover in Samarkand; Dolly Parton's former Solvang house; and more.

Celebrating Local Winemakers, Farmers & Trailblazers

Bounty at Rosewood Miramar Beach is a communal dinner series celebrating the best of the Central Coast. Each evening highlights a local producer, offering a closer look at the people behind the food and wine.