January 3, 2025
In 2014, someone bought the 1930 house at 848 Picacho Lane for $5.5 million. Now it's on the market for $15 million.
September 9, 2019
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.
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I realize that people want a cheap eats kind of place. Fish 'n fries in plastic basket. But don't we have enough of these? I… — John
We are so happy the Ellwood is about to open. We loved the Beachside and went there almost weekly. Please add a local menu with… — carol neumann
I agree with you. The menu looks fantastic with some really yummy options but I'm having a hard time envisioning going there for dinner with… — BW
Sorry Erik, it was posted as "the dinner menu" and not as "may change in the weeks to come." We have been countless times to… — Matt
It would be great if everyone could bear in mind that The Ellwood is weeks out from opening, so judging it is premature, to say… — Erik Torkells
Disappointed that if we want an individual meal we will have to eat at the snack shack. Was hoping to enjoy the restaurant but both… — Derek
Thanks for the feedback. For clarity, this is only part of the dinner menu. Our lunch / brunch menus are all more traditional individual entree… — Omar K
Yeah Ellwood, I agree. That menu is kinda whale shit if you ask me… — Bob Oso
I'm a regular user of the harbor and have been going to the Breakwater for close to 40 years. Most always for breakfast and it… — Dan O.
Agreed, unfortunately I don't think that menu is going to draw as many patrons as a more standard offering with some traditional choices (a great… — Matt