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August 3, 2026

  • Hot Property

East Valley Road Compound Sells for $2 Million Over Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a Eucalyptus Hill midcentury; new construction in San Roque; Shoreline Drive vacation rental; Alta Mesa fixer; spec reno near Hendry's Beach; and more.

August 2, 2026

  • Food Stuff

The Opening Date and Menu at Ancora Osteria in the Upper Village

More food news: The menu and opening date for Milio's Pizza; Merci is ending dinner service; new concept for the Hotel Californian's primary restaurant; ice cream shop coming to the waterfront; frozen-yogurt pop-up; Whiskey Richards available for sublease; profile of The Grand on State; Paseo Nuevo getting an all-day breakfast restaurant; Taco Bell closed for renovations. 8

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Newsletter: August 2

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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!) 2

July 31, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Montecito Beach Compound Par Excellence

Noteworthy new listings also include contemporary architecture in Romero Canyon; 1952 fantasia with a kooky floor plan; Eucalyptus Hill Cape Cod; Ashley Road fixer; 635-square-foot cottage in El Caserio; and more. 1

July 30, 2026

  • Sponsored

Tree Farm: The One You’ve Been Waiting For

Now offered at a great new price, this detached, three-bedroom home is in the sought-after Tree Farm community, created on the historic grounds of the Cavaletto family groves. Come to the open house on Saturday.

  • News Roundup

The Miramar Brand Is Expanding to Thousand Oaks

Other recent news: Santa Barbara inches toward rent stabilization; more on the closure of Makeout Point; the argument for building housing on the Muni golf course; six options for public access to Hollister Ranch beaches; Sable offshore pipeline positioned as national security issue; more on Lotusland’s long-range plan to build workforce housing and other structures; the tree of the month. 3

July 29, 2026

  • Sponsored

Storybook Cottage in Coveted El Caserio

Tucked away in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured historic enclaves, this enchanting 1924 cottage is a rare opportunity to own a piece of old Santa Barbara. It's the perfect quiet place to relax and enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle—and it's just two blocks from the heart of downtown.

  • Burning Questions

How Come the Gaviota Rest Areas Are Closed So Often?

"It sure seems as though the Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 are closed far more frequently than they're open. I’ve heard about water supply issues, but this has been going on since Covid, near as I can recall." 3

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Newsletter: July 29

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Recent Comments

Hold up… $525,000 for Whiskey Richards as a freakin sublease?? And my friend said the rent is going up from where its at now??? No… — Garrett

Surprisingly that corner is a busy spot. Used to be the Visitor Center for many years until moved to State Street. The SB Trolley Tours… — Mary

The house didn't sell for the asking price. The dropped it 250k (1 /4 million). Even the new price seems very high. — rds

The stone building at 1 Garden street has always been a favorite. Before it was here it was next to Rare Society on State street.… — Dan O. Seibert

Milios looks very promising cant wait to give it a try! — Don

The bell and the signage is gone. That doesn't give much confidence that this classic-shape Taco Bell will look much the same after a remodel.… — apzer

I thought Blackbird was a pretty good restaurant overall. This new incarnation is not something I would be interested in trying. There are too many… — Giovanni Sammartino

Restaurant News

  • The Opening Date and Menu at Ancora Osteria in the Upper Village
  • Opening Date for Sweetaly Gelato
  • New York–Style Pizzeria Opening on State Street
  • Apna Is Opening a Sister Restaurant on State Street
  • Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

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Burning Questions

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  • Why Is the Cliff Drive Overlook Closed?
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