December 1, 2024
Four-tenths of an acre might not sound like much, but in the Bungalow District, it's a veritable kingdom. At 1321 Alta Vista Road—about three times the size of its neighbors—there's room for a sweet Craftsman house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a sizable yard.
September 7, 2019
Five newly listed properties that don't quite warrant posts of their own, including a California cottage awaiting its fairy godremodeler; a secluded Mesa house ready for a reinvention; kitchen window views to die for in the Lower Riviera; one of the last vacant ocean-view lots in the Mesa.
September 6, 2019
In other news: The victims of the Conception tragedy; potential bottlenecking at the Olive Mill roundabout; locals are concerned about rich man's helipads; Eleven 14 opens today in the former Viva space.
Also newly reduced: A "mini horse ranchette" in Cielito; a Hope Ranch fixer-upper; and a Birnam Wood house with mansion aspirations.
September 5, 2019
In other food news: Vegan pop-up Rascal's is going to take a break (but first, burritos); Asie Dumpling House and Oku have opened; Good Lion mixing cocktails at Sullivan Goss tonight; Surfrider Foundation certified several local restaurants as ocean-friendly.
Eagle Canyon Ranch started with a parcel purchased in 1884. Over time, the family that owns it bought 13 more parcels, and the total now stands at 1,900 acres.
September 4, 2019
In other recent news: Malibu hiker died of heat exhaustion; Santa Barbara bus station to get remodeled; Q&A with an Oat Bakery co-owner; changes at Santa Barbara Airport's general aviation; street address reminder.
While yesterday's new listing, 3511 Sea Ledge, is a charming house in good condition on a quiet street, today's new listing, 3239 Cliff Drive, is not. In its favor: around a hundred feet of ocean frontage and a much lower price.
September 3, 2019
Plus: Another step backward for State Street; Montecito Association to discuss Olive Mill roundabout and the proposed helipad; an interesting take on the local real estate market.
Eight of the nine houses on private Sea Ledge Lane are ideally situated—right above the beach, but away from busy Cliff Drive. One just hit the market for $10.5 million.
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I agree with you 100%. Any shred of respect I held for the author ended w unfounded meth lab claims. — Darcy Bernier
Great article overall. Gives a good snap of what to expect or avoid. I'll probably avoid Sedona due to the Disneylandification, which people seem to… — John
Thank you. One can laugh at how pretentious most of the article is, but that point completely crosses the line. To then broadcast such a… — CH
I apologize for impersonating you by commenting HAIL SATAN. Sorry Christine! — Ihavetimetocomment
We owned a place in Sedona and sold it right before the pandemic because of the insane number of tourists, and the nearest hospital was… — Cara
I would love to know what he missed! We're heading down next week and would prefer to eat and experience what the locals feel should… — Diane
There is a vortex at the enchantment. You do not need to rent a 1000 per night room to eat brunch at the enchantment. — Trevor Bludis
Hail Satan :) — Christine!
My apologies about Kamala losing the election — Christine!
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