Noteworthy new listings also include contemporary architecture in Romero Canyon; 1952 fantasia with a kooky floor plan; Eucalyptus Hill Cape Cod; Ashley Road fixer; 635-square-foot cottage in El Caserio; and more.
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Now offered at a great new price, this detached, three-bedroom home is in the sought-after Tree Farm community, created on the historic grounds of the Cavaletto family groves. Come to the open house on Saturday.
Other recent news: Santa Barbara inches toward rent stabilization; more on the closure of Makeout Point; the argument for building housing on the Muni golf course; six options for public access to Hollister Ranch beaches; Sable offshore pipeline positioned as national security issue; more on Lotusland’s long-range plan to build workforce housing and other structures; the tree of the month.
Tucked away in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured historic enclaves, this enchanting 1924 cottage is a rare opportunity to own a piece of old Santa Barbara. It’s the perfect quiet place to relax and enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle—and it’s just two blocks from the heart of downtown.
“It sure seems as though the Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 are closed far more frequently than they’re open. I’ve heard about water supply issues, but this has been going on since Covid, near as I can recall.”
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Set behind a walled garden on one of the Lower Riviera’s most desirable streets, 878 Paseo Ferrelo honors its original 1920s character while embracing the comforts of modern living. See for yourself at the open houses this weekend.
Plus: Freeway sign oopsie; those pesky Santa Barbara Airport escalators; repairs to finally start on Old Romero Road trail; new fitness studio on Chapala Street; 30-room hotel and restaurant still in the works in Los Alamos; Isla Vista senior housing organization bought on Milpas; a report from San Francisco, including the newly renovated Huntington Hotel.
Join Au Bon Climat every Sunday in August for a rotating lineup of some of Santa Barbara’s favorite local food vendors—from fresh oysters and Thai street food to wood-fired barbecue and artisan sandwiches.
Last week’s sales also include an insane price for the area between the Lower Village and the Hedgerow; Park Lane aerie; East Valley Road compound; Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; the super-minimalist one near Westmont; and more.
Burning Questions
- How Come the Gaviota Rest Areas Are Closed So Often?
- Why Is the Cliff Drive Overlook Closed?
- Who Installed This Security Camera in Montecito?
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
Recent Comments
Thank goodness its not here, Ricks taking the hideous architecture on tour, it should fit in nicely in TO, they'll just have to paint it… — Alan
I’ve long thought the golf course is ripe for redevelopment. Though I do agree with the slippery slope concerns. That said, I am shocked to… — BW
Thanks for digging in. Seems the issues are all water related. I’m wondering if a preferred design context given the obvious constraints would be composting… — Daniel Meisel
True. But remote, if you want to be in a more urban part of SF. Remind me to tell you about the Kabuki in Japantown,… — Thomas Reynolds
I see you've been slumming it in our old town. The Huntington must have created more rooms; previously it was mostly suites, having formerly been… — Thomas Reynolds
The Presidio hotels in the Presidio are hands down my favs Erik! Big rooms (former army barracks), quiet - fantastic art installations in the hiking… — Leslie Westbrook
Who designed the rediculous improved street/parking configuration on Santa claus lane...there isn't enough room in the north bound lane to drive a car through...parked cars… — BeckyGallup
Their needs to be a better answer then just closing the rest stop. I do the drive almost daily and the amount of people I… — Derek
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