Plus: The Beads shop reopens this weekend with a new name; the owners of Skin Deep salon/shop are retiring by June; local businesses are planning a “vintage crawl” on Saturday; a chance to see classic films on the big screen; paintings by Betty Lane and Christopher Noxon at Sullivan Goss.
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Other recent news: Hundreds of Isla Vista apartment residents getting kicked out; city council makes “renovictions” harder; Monopoly is working on a Santa Barbara edition; the tree of the month is the pink trumpet tree; Poppy boutique is closing.
Plus: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi actually took a loss on that Hedgerow house; yet another Santa Barbara hotel has been sold; Italian Pottery Outlet is celebrating its 40th anniversary; the Santa Ynez Inn has changed its name; Brad Paisley to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Mark Morris Dance Group is coming to town.
More food news: Corazón Comedor’s new breakfast/brunch menu; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has been sold; Cat Cora left Mesa Burger; La Paloma restarted lunch service; another Los Olivos tasting room is in the works; Sproutcraft Creamery vegan dinner next week; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; new event space at San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse.
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This commanding estate on 1.11 acres on coveted Campanil Hill is a stunning single-level property with tennis/pickleball court, pool, and guest house—as well as panoramic views of the ocean, mountains, and city.
Last week’s sales also include a sexy/quirky spec reno in the Upper Village; off-market Middle Road house; 1931 Alex D’Alfonso on De La Guerra Terrace; a Mesa fixer; Montecito Shores pocket listing; and more.
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW
He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria
It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t… — Carol
The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M
We loved our experience at Kismet Kids! A great haircut - kids were entertained while waiting their turn. Such a welcome addition to Montecito /… — MW
I didn’t see your comment before I posted. Great idea! — Deborah Brown