Plus: Lots of great vendors at the Victoria Court holiday market; the Goo Goo Dolls play the Bowl next fall; what’s happening at Summerland’s gas station; pop-up gallery on De La Guerra Plaza from Oat Bakery’s Louise Ulrich; Slingshot/Alpha Art Studio is moving; three new local books for your gift list.
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Last week’s notable sales also include an impressive price on the Mesa; Spanish Colonial Revival on Palomino Road; recent remodel in Hope Ranch; and a relative bargain on the back of Eucalyptus Hill.
Other recent news: The county redistricting process continues; outgoing mayor proposes two-percent cap on rent increases; Garden Street apartment complex sent back to the drawing board; update on the Highway 101 wildlife corridor in Gaviota; Santa Barbara will have holiday events in lieu of a parade; the tree of the month is the windmill palm; “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl” creator sells in Hope Ranch.
“Have you heard anything about what’s happening with Victor the Florist? It’s a Santa Barbara landmark—it has been here forever.” —J.
More food news: Checking out Riviera Bar; plans for a “kosher-style Jewish deli” in Santa Barbara; profiles of local companies Mizuba Tea and Got Paella; Bettina’s sourdough turkey.
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Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)
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.
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.
Recent Comments
I agree. What an odd choice for the cover — J
I hope that the owner of 806 divulges all of the history on that flip house to prospective buyers as required by law. — Pythia
The master bed was positioned towards the “‘motor court” to have the best possible view of our teenage boys sneaking out in a 1992 Geo… — Bruce Giffin
While the picture is just a rendering, hopefully that big beautiful box on the roof is a back up generator as I second the motion… — TJ
The Carl Maston house is amazing. Plywood is due for a comeback. — A
When will Caltrans landscape the new Montecito section of the 101 similar to what was installed in Carp? — Greg
Could you cram more ‘stuff’ on that foyer table for the cover of the new Private Homes book? — Gail