The Manifold Splendors of Mid-State

If no specific visual pops up when you think of the area, it's probably because you're more likely to drive there rather than walk. Your loss. 1

Newsletter: February 18

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Rare Riviera Duplex in a Coveted Locale

Extensively remodeled from 2025-2026, this turnkey property pairs crisp contemporary architecture and warm, inviting interiors with modern systems, meticulous craftsmanship, and an all-electric design.

Riviera Bar Has Closed

Pour one out for the establishment, which shuttered over the weekend. 4

Midcentury Condo Behind Pierre Lafond Sells for $3.75 Million

Last week's sales also include a Mesa four-bedroom for $2.895 million; blocky spiffer-upper on E. Mountain Drive; Hitchcock Ranch three-bedroom; Mesa cutie with one bath; woodsy chalet-style on the back of the Riviera; and more.

Carpinteria’s Food Liaison Is Closing Its Cafe

More food news: Signs of life for the Chick-fil-A on Calle Real; Los Altos is closing one of its outposts; new ownership for The Nook; stroopwafel cart for hire; State of Mind Cafe says it has not signed a lease; local pasta brand opened a shop in Carpinteria. 11

Newsletter: February 15

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

Contemporary Drop-Down in Toro Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include a midcentury spiffer-upper in the Lower Village; likely spec reno in Hope Ranch; Montecito mini compound; floops of a Mesa fixer-teardown; 2,500-acre cattle ranch northwest of Buellton; and more.

Santa Barbara Bans Single-Use Plastic Foodware at Restaurants

Other recent news: The accidental deaths of a noteworthy couple; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum will close; residents to vote on making a Paseo Nuevo deal more palatable to the developer; action on overtime abuse at the county sheriff's office; the Frog Wall's owner on the recent changes there; Carpinteria is shutting down an elementary school; public input on Gaviota state parks. 3