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October 19, 2022

A Major New Shopping Destination in Montecito

The developers behind Platform in Culver City are converting the Las Aves complex into shops and restaurants. Moreover, they're close to buying two other buildings on Los Patos Way. 24

August 31, 2022

A Best-Ever Flip by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

After just six months, the duo has sold the Montecito villa inspired by a Ferrari and the Alhambra for a massive profit. 2

Another Major New Development in Downtown Carpinteria

A full block is being turned into a multi-tenant hive of restaurants, shops, and services, shooting to open in fall of 2023. Get the first look at the plans, the renderings, and the businesses that are already on board. 15

June 27, 2022

The University of California Bought the QAD Campus

The University of California reportedly intends to occupy the property, but whether the plan is for classrooms or housing remains unknown. 9

January 12, 2022

A “Retro-Swanky” Steakhouse Is Opening in the Funk Zone

Inspired by Vegas steakhouses of yore, the San Diego–based Rare Society restaurants feature tufted-leather booths, seafood towers, and steaks grilled over an open flame.

October 5, 2021

Another Huge Flip for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

One year ago, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi bought Dennis Miller's Picacho Lane compound for $49 million—and now they've turned around and sold it for a nice profit.

June 6, 2021

Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine Flipped His Montecito Estate

Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo have sold El Miraval, the 1923 estate that they bought three months ago for $22.7 million. They made a pretty profit, too.

May 26, 2021

A New Operator Is Taking Over the Cabrillo Pavilion Restaurant

La Sirena and the folks from the Beachcomber at Crystal Cove are out; taking their place is a growing chain from Orange County. 1

April 16, 2021

Ty Warner Is Building a Huge Botanical Garden at the San Ysidro Ranch

The land is newly fenced and being cleared of everything except the trees that survived the Thomas Fire. 1

October 12, 2020

The Biggest Real Estate Deal in Montecito History Just Happened

Rancho San Carlos, the historic 237-acre property on East Valley Road, traded for $63.25 million. And as if that wasn't enough, another property went for $49 million.