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Eucalyptus Hill Megaterranean Finally Sells for $12.1 Million

Last week’s sales also include new construction in the Montecito Ranch Estates compound; single-level on La Cumbre’s 1st green; Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.425 million; deconstructed Tuscan; 1958 California cottage on Gibraltar Road; San Roque turnkey for $3.575 million; and more.

New Building to Include Cantwell’s Market

Plus: The Beads shop reopens this weekend with a new name; the owners of Skin Deep salon/shop are retiring by June; local businesses are planning a “vintage crawl” on Saturday; a chance to see classic films on the big screen; paintings by Betty Lane and Christopher Noxon at Sullivan Goss.

First Look at the Menus for Taqueria La Unica and Three Monkeys

More food news: Satellite is expanding; fast-casual chain Luna Grill said to be opening in Montecito and Isla Vista; new database of local happy hours; Tamar is on hiatus; Hook & Press debuted crullers; the Shalhoob’s bar at the Public Market.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Santa Barbara Might Crack Down on Vacation Rentals

Other recent news: Hundreds of Isla Vista apartment residents getting kicked out; city council makes “renovictions” harder; Monopoly is working on a Santa Barbara edition; the tree of the month is the pink trumpet tree; Poppy boutique is closing.

A New Fitness Studio Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi actually took a loss on that Hedgerow house; yet another Santa Barbara hotel has been sold; Italian Pottery Outlet is celebrating its 40th anniversary; the Santa Ynez Inn has changed its name; Brad Paisley to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Mark Morris Dance Group is coming to town.

The Cantwell’s Market Lot Is Slated for Development

More food news: Corazón Comedor’s new breakfast/brunch menu; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has been sold; Cat Cora left Mesa Burger; La Paloma restarted lunch service; another Los Olivos tasting room is in the works; Sproutcraft Creamery vegan dinner next week; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; new event space at San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse.

Resort-Like Hilltop Estate

This commanding estate on 1.11 acres on coveted Campanil Hill is a stunning single-level property with tennis/pickleball court, pool, and guest house—as well as panoramic views of the ocean, mountains, and city.