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Perfectly sited between the Santa Ynez mountains and Pacific Ocean, the Prancing Horse Estate is one of Carpinteria’s premier trophy properties, with authentic Tuscan architecture by renowned architect Don Nulty and over 12 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds.
Plus: Cannabis shop opened in Isla Vista; new yoga studio and wellness collective; useless parking signs at Santa Barbara Airport; the area around Shoreline Park’s torii gate is getting renovated; signal modifications at Highway 154 and State Street; Cliff Drive pedestrian improvements; rainbow curb cuts.
Located on over three acres in the sweet spot of Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle, this renovated home is a paragon of indoor-outdoor living.
It’s the biggest residential sale in South County history. Recent sales also include a Birnam Wood pocket listing for $8.287 million; a Riven Rock four-bedroom with pool house; turnkey on Picacho Lane; and more.
The original post didn’t load for some people, so here’s a retry: More food news: Caruso’s was awarded a Michelin star; the Dutch Garden’s lunch menu; Rori’s Artisanal Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with free scoops of a special flavor; Cold Stone Creamery has closed; Peasants Deli is opening an arcade annex; the Ballard Inn has halted dinner service; Organic Soup Kitchen’s Holiday SouperMarket and Soup Tasting Party.
“A couple of weeks ago, the St. Mary’s seminary up on Las Canoas Road was auctioned off,” wrote N. “Can you find out who bought it and what his or her plans are?”
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To wrap up this year’s Shop Local Gift Guide: a cornucopia of other highly giftable stuff.
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)
Burning Questions
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
Recent Comments
In a post, so went to La Paloma web page and there it is
. This news + Dutch Garden being sold- waaaa — Christine!
Where did you see this? — GMA
Thanks, updated the text. — Erik Torkells
Not sure it is significant, but 2760 Sycamore Canyon sold for 9M on 10/3/24 - maybe owners had a change of heart. — Mike
When we were little over on bath five hundred block. Ernie's was the place had the best fries. They're the original He would see us… — Sandy
Well, gosh. I was really excited about Takashi Ramen, too. They had an extensive menu at DoorDash, so I ordered through them. Always hoping a… — Mick G
So this apartment building on Carillo and De La Vina fell through I guess. https://www.noozhawk.com/22-unit-housing-project-converts-critics-wins-key-approval-at-jiffy-lube-site-in-downtown-santa-barbara/ — Jon
I still mourn the loss of Romanti-Ezer there, but this seems like a good replacement. Dunno about the parking issue, there are multiple parking structures… — Rich
Win-Dow? That's unfortunate, given Third Window is currently the most popular smash burger in town... — Archie
Parking should not be a problem with a 3 story parking structure (practically empty) directly across the street — Mary