State Street Hotel Project Has Been Put on the Market

Plus: Free opera rehearsal outside the courthouse today; another Jeff Shelton house is in the works; Carpinteria's two Motel 6 properties have been sold; a longer explanation for the closure of Fairview Gardens; paintings by Orit Fuchs at Maune Contemporary; amusing sign in Los Alamos. 

Newsletter: June 5

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East Coast Traditional on Padaro Lane for $65 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a pair of houses next to Shoreline Park; a golfer's dream in Hope Ranch; a 4,970-square-foot two-bedroom on Eucalyptus Hill; Mesa turnkey for $4 million; amazing views above the Santa Barbara Bowl; and more. 1

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

Mony’s Is Thinking of Starting Dinner Service

More food news: Opening forecast for Augie's, which hopes to have the West Coast's largest selection of tequila and mezcal; new name chosen for the Goleta Beach Park restaurant; Local should start weekend brunch soon; Aperitivo is offering an excellent take-home lasagna; Hummus Republic opened in Isla Vista; gourmet market and bar coming to Old Town Orcutt; Merci's decadent breakfast sandwich.

New Luxury Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

When you call 800 Santa Barbara home, you get the convenience of downtown living with a refined California aesthetic—breezy walkways lined with hand-crafted mosaics, spacious patios shaded by palms, and weekends at the beach, just minutes from your front door....

City Council to Consider a Moratorium on New Hotels

Other recent news: Santa Barbara High School students caught mid-prank; candidates for county school superintendent debate; possible explanation for why pelicans are getting sick; local Pacaso owner tells his side of the story; a year of closures for the southbound Seacliff off-ramp; Santa Barbara mulls a commercial vacancy tax. 5

The Heart of Montecito Is in Coast Village

With historic houses, quaint cottages, a couple of dragons, and plenty of little mysteries, the neighborhood above Coast Village Road makes for a satisfying walk. Just watch where you park. 7

Newsletter: June 1

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Big, Glorious, Passionate: Grand Opera Is Back!

One of the most iconic works of romantic Italian opera, "La Traviata" is a story of love and heartbreak in 19th-century Paris. Come spend an unforgettable afternoon in the gorgeous Granada Theatre, and celebrate the end of a one-of-a-kind season that brought the performing arts back to Santa Barbara with a bang.