Newsletter: December 20

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Oceanfront Home Above Hendry’s Beach Sells for $8.75 Million

Last week's sales also include 1989 three-bedroom in the Lower Village; Sycamore Canyon Mediterranean after 18 months; 1946 Spanish-style off market; Romero Canyon cottage; and a renovated ranch house above More Mesa.

How Would You Like to Live in a Quonset Hut?

Plus: A preschool is opening on the Riviera; changes to the Highway 101 interchange at Hot Springs Road/Cabrillo Boulevard; San Ysidro Road off-ramp slated to reopen soon; Drybar pushed its debut back a bit; cannabis chain Megan’s Organic Market now open in Goleta; Siteline is on Threads. 9

In-N-Out Burger Shot Down by Buellton City Council

More food news: Lilac Montecito is aiming to be ready next month; Odessa Lounge has opened; Gin's Tap Bar at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern is now a winery's tasting room; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Sushi Go Go is closed for construction; Wild Tea Leaf and Mana Bakery have opened at Paseo Nuevo; Bell's alums to open a café; another suggestion for Jewish food; Satellite's new event space has a name. 4

Newsletter: December 17

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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1927 Hacienda on 17 Acres in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include an adorably exuberant cottage on Donze Avenue; two relatively small houses on Eucalyptus Hill; Cielito retreat amid boulders and oaks; apparent spec reno in westernmost Goleta; and more. 6

Quintessential Santa Barbara Style: Oaks, Boulders, Mountains, and More

Welcome to your dream home in the enchanting Cielito Oaks neighborhood! Framed by a mix of intentional landscaping and natural oak groves, the California ranch-style main house boasts three bedrooms and beautiful views from every window. Plus: the property also features a detached casita.

The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking Into Buying the News-Press Building

Other recent news: Update on the proposed Carpinteria Bluffs hotel; Santa Barbara is considering eliminating free parking; Ojai Valley Inn to briefly close for renovations; groundbreaking for five-story mental health/housing facility downtown; handsome 1952 Cliff May house in Montecito; timeline for reopening Highway 1 in Big Sur; the tree of the month. 9

Gentleman’s Farm Overlooking Rincon

On 14.7 acres, Primoya Estates presents a unique opportunity to enjoy the ultimate lifestyle, featuring a resort-like pool, a guest cottage, vineyards, a wine grotto, a sprawling orchard, and income-producing agricultural land.