Years ago, my first real walk around a Santa Barbara neighborhood—beyond the usual spots—was in the area behind Cottage Hospital, and I was delighted by what I found. When I recently returned for a stroll, I wondered if the area would still deliver.
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Other recent news: A car drove onto the State Street Promenade; the future of the oil industry, including the offshore platforms, in Santa Barbara; the Kimpton Goodland Goleta hotel will be rebranded after getting sold; Victoria Street might reopen to two-way traffic again; Mayweather Boxing + Fitness will debut soon; a decrease in bird species seen around here.
Noteworthy new listings also include a sweet Summerland farmhouse; more-or-less turnkey Hope Ranch compound; low-key charm on Pepper Hill; “straight out of a romance novel” in Montecito; rural funk on Las Canoas Road; and more.
More food news: The who, where, and what regarding We Want the Funk; Sama Sama Kitchen is now serving lunch; Loca Vivant Kitchen will continue to operate; Lighthouse Coffee is opening a third outpost; Carpinteria Avenue coffeehouse in the works; might the Dutch Garden reopen soon?; Dutchess bakery delayed; a relic of the past at Jeannine’s.
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Last week’s sales also include two houses way up the hill; the “Hope Ranch barn”; Equestrian Avenue three-bedroom; landscape designer Eric Nagelmann’s garden cottage; and more.
Plus: Solar panels proposed for somewhere above the Santa Barbara Bowl; the design of a standardized plaque for historic landmarks and structures of merit; the Hotel Indigo sold; opening date for “children’s fitness center” My Gym; a show of landscapes at Mollusk; the answer to last week’s “Where in Santa Barbara…?”
More food news: Trader Joe’s is considering a second Goleta store; the 5% fee that the Cruisery tacks onto bills; Embermill has closed; Wingman Rodeo closed one location but opened inside another establishment; Goleta Coffee Company is closing; Goodland Dining appears to be closed; more on the forthcoming Goodland BBQ; opening date for Peasants Deli in Solvang; Middle Eastern food at a Santa Ynez pool hall.
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
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana