Other recent news: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi bought yet another Montecito property; an update on how the city’s bike-rental program is doing; construction of a bike path linking Santa Claus Lane and Carpinteria will start next year.
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More food news: Alessia Patisserie & Cafe plans to open this month; Bar Le Côte preview pop-up in Santa Monica; East Beach hotel restaurant formally debuts next week; Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers will be joining the Saturday farmers’ market; another cool-looking restaurant and bar in the works for Ventura.
Noteworthy new listings also include a Mesa spec reno shooting for the stars; a bunch of properties that look like “before” photos; a pair of Mediterranean-ish piles; 1968 Hedgerow house with potential; loft living downtown; and many more.
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Plus: Orangetheory’s Santa Barbara studio is finally about to open; Channel Islands National Park seeks public comment on a new campground; revised design for the big apartment complex on Milpas Street; pop-up shop selling local goods coming to State Street; “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer; anyone know an irrigation specialist?
More food news: Cajé’s second State Street café soft-opened over the weekend; Santa Barbara moves toward further regulating alcohol sales; In-N-Out’s fry boat pool float; El Pastorcito’s Noleta restaurant has closed; more on the plans for regenerative farming at Jalama Canyon Ranch.
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The folks who installed the giant stiletto alongside Highway 101 have been getting a kick out of all the news reports.
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The week’s notable sales include a Golden Quadrangle property that surfed the market like a pro; Riven Rock turnkey; a former DeGeneres house that went for $3 million more than it did three years ago; new-build on Shoreline Drive for $8.85 million; two-bedroom house near Butterfly Beach for $7.3 million; and many 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
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