“Do you know what’s going on with the eastern half of the Pepper Tree Inn on upper State Street? I see people going into the hotel driveway, while the right side looks like they maybe started a renovation, but have since stopped.” —A.
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Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva’s new mindfulness studio.
Noteworthy new listings also include a reworked 1925 house at the top of Cold Spring Road; for-sale-by-owner in the Golden Quadrangle; the rare Summerland property with a pool; attempting an undo in Toro Canyon; and more.
Other recent news: Another insurer stops issuing new policies in California; Burton Mound plaque stolen; Lower Riviera real estate developers with a colorful past; proposed Coast Village Walk outdoor seating reduced.
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos is the biggest hotel to open around here in years, with nothing comparable on the horizon. All the glossies and influencers have been raving, but what’s it really like to stay there?
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Last week’s sales also include a 1.8-acre Ennisbrook lot with approved plans; 1939 compound on Eucalyptus Hill; off-market Campanil Drive house; and more.
Plus: The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is coming up; 22 RV cabins and 17 yurts proposed west of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; an especially good year to celebrate SYV Pride; the Mariachi Festival returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; street-sign typos.
Burning Questions
- 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?
- 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?
Recent Comments
You beat me to it! — StanThompson
El Paseo walkway near the restaurant lobby? — StanThompson
This is a skylight in the hallway on the way to the historic El Paseo restaurant. — Paul
I find the architecture and hardscaping very boring. It looks like it belongs in LA or Orange County. Why can’t we keep more of the… — Lisa Champion
Saturday Fisherman's Market on the pier (by Brophys), every Saturday 6-11a. Meet your fishermen and get the freshest local seafood available, sooo good! — Mac
While I sympathize with the Padaro homeowners there are two noteworthy reasons to remove the majority of the trees and add the additional mile of… — Dennis Houghton
I think those Padero Lane residents would be concerned about the loss of trees which currently largely block the view of the freeway and reduce… — SeaKanda
Agree! — Christine
Many of these people who whine and cry about not enough housing are the same ones who bitch about losing trees in turn for improved… — Tomás
This is a disappointing take from the author. The railroad right of way, where this work will occur is where the railroad has a right… — NL