Noteworthy new listings also include a cool little Mesa house; a pair of one-bedroom cottages on Padaro Lane; Monterey Colonial in the Golden Quadrangle; attempted flip of a 1925 charmer next to Rocky Nook Park; an alfresco spread in the foothills; Bel Air Knolls spec reno; and many more.
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In what is truly an impressive accomplishment, the effort to save the 101-acre West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills that was slated for development has been successful.
Plus: A new company that designs home gyms; photography book by Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Mike Eliason; One Plant cannabis shop has opened in Goleta; the price revealed of Adam Levine’s flip; cute bobcat video; an aggressive legal maneuver by the county’s Planning and Development department.
Other recent news: Ticks are on the rise in coastal California; more on the human remains found in Montecito; the push for a Coast Village Road business improvement district; how prescribed burns work; the lure of Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle; Seaside Makers Collective opening on State Street; coast and sheep put to work on Eucalyptus Hill; cannabis farm broke air-pollution laws for nearly a year.
More food news: California will allow take-out alcohol through year end; get popular Priedite Barbecue without waiting in line; Palihouse hotel is only serving cold food because of a kitchen glitch; Cost Plus World Market is applying for an instructional tasting license; a profile of 4 Eggs & Pizza; the sad state of the Montecito Wine Bistro.
Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo have sold El Miraval, the 1923 estate that they bought three months ago for $22.7 million. They made a pretty profit, too.
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While there weren’t any huge sales this week—a few are in the pipeline—most were fast and above ask. Beside the spectacular Riviera flip, notable closings include two oceanfront fixer/teardowns; a sleek and sexy midcentury with killer views; a triplex near Crushcakes; a State Street charmer; Mesa three-bedroom with hot terrace action; and more.
Plus: First look at the revamped Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing; new tenant coming to Coast Village strip mall; a visit to the Mount Calvary Monastery & Retreat House, on the market for $10.9 million; a mineral named after Santa Barbara.
Recent Comments
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
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don
Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince