GET OUT OF TOWN
Death Valley has an obvious branding problem. It’s more interesting, more varied, more alive—in a geologic sense—than you might imagine, and the refurbishment of the National Park lodge means staying there is no longer an endurance test.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Nineties Mediterranean in Park Highlands; spec reno above Foothill Road; East Mesa floops; neighboring properties with a gate between them; San Roque cutie with impressive yards; and a 1900 ranch house in Solvang.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara County is facing big budget shortfalls.
••• Santa Barbara starts on the path to rent stabilization.
••• Reforming the way that the harbor’s boat slips are sold (above).
••• The Hilton’s 73-room expansion gets the go-ahead.
••• Indoor volleyball facility in the works.
••• Diablo Canyon nuclear plant can operate through 2030.
••• No more identifying buyers of local real estate.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
If you're asking about the Huntington Hotel, the Big Four is indeed the only restaurant and it looked the same to me (but has probably… — Erik Torkells
It's next on the list. — Erik Torkells
I feel compelled to mention that the property owners here all say their gardners can do better with a broom- why AREN'T THEY OUT THERE… — Christine!
V e r y interesting- thanks. Is there more than one dining room? Is the iconic restaurant decor as before? — Greg
Have you tried Hotel Drisco in Pacific Heights? We love it! — Ann Capogrosso
ha the coffee movement was my neighborhood coffee shop when they first opened. they were always quite friendly, surprised to hear about any uppityness, but… — bailey debruynkops
Taco Bell on Milpas is closed. Fence around the property. I'm hearing, they're remodeling to upgrade the restaurant — Robert Goluck
Oh yes, let's add more super unaffordable boutiques that no one shops in and they eventually close hahahahahah. Your entitlement is showing. — CW
The Only in Santa Barbara store is at 633 State (a different location than this). — Erik Torkells
Bombay Station is great! It might be worth noting the glass of OJ could be in a super large glass, or more in the foreground,… — Michael