Noteworthy new listings also include 1980s Mediterranean on Pepper Hill; a Riviera fixer; a house with the feel of a mountain retreat; and a Lower Riviera duplex.
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The East Beach neighborhood has two totally different personalities: the east side of Milpas is primarily residential and hotels, while the west side tends toward the commercial and industrial—and is far funkier than the Funk Zone.
Plus: The Butterfly Lane freeway undercrossing is about to be closed for at least six months; “for lease” sign on the Restoration Hardware space; Sullivan Goss’s “100 Grand” show; vacation rentals at Jeff Shelton’s El Zapato building; a new company that sells shares in vacation homes has its first listing here.
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“While parking at the city lot at Anacapa and Haley, I was surprised to see a message on the monitor saying my license plate was being scanned. When did this start? What are they looking for?” —F.
Last week’s sales included a Golden Quadrangle mansion for $19.6 million; a Balinese-inspired house; a pair of Hope Ranch turnkeys; an $8.25 million flip near Hammonds Beach; a half-million over ask on Coronada Circle; and many more.
Plus: The top floor of the Big Yellow House is being converted to residential; SBCC’s track and stairs have reopened for public use on weekends and holidays; makers’ market at De La Guerra Plaza this weekend; large new mixed-use development, including a 200-room hotel, proposed for downtown Ojai; a tip about reserved parking at LAX.
More food news: Reunion Kitchen + Drink is now serving lunch; Bar Le Côte reopened after that fire; Los Arroyos says it has no current plans to return to the Santa Ynez Valley; Carpinteria landmark The Palms is for sale.
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Other recent news: American Indian Health & Services makes progress on the old Army Reserve Center; Athleta opening date; preliminary maps for state redistricting; the Natural History Museum’s Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace is coming up; a new yoga studio in Goleta; Hitchcock Cinemas reopens next week; the Four Seasons hotel in New York City is said to be reopening, so maybe there’s hope for the Biltmore.
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