With an amazing lineup of amenities—including pool, spa, tennis court, rose cutting garden, 24-hour guard-gated security, and a private beachfront patio—the oceanfront enclave of Bonnymede is Montecito living at its easiest.
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On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality’s latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more.
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Plus: Checking out Favorites, the new vintage shop on State Street; one lane of Highway 154 has reopened; Robert Rauschenberg exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; De La Guerra merchants’ open house; Cold Spring Creek bridge replacement; Conejo Hardwoods to open a showroom here; cigar shop closed; the county’s request for more information about the Miramar’s proposed expansion.
Last week’s sales also include a view compound on Bella Vista Drive; two-bedroom townhome for $4 million; Lower Riviera Mediterranean; woodsiness in Summerland; and more.
More food news: Pearl Social has reopened; excellent croissants in Carpinteria; Little Bird Kitchen opens tomorrow; the Andalucia Building on Lower State has been put on the market; the Clementine’s Steak House building changed hands; profiles of eight local bartenders.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a double lot in Birnam Wood; a flip of the former home of Leslie Ridley-Tree; the ornate childhood home of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid; architectural whatsit on Freehaven Drive; lilac retreat in Gobernador Canyon; and more.
Two weeks in Paris allowed us to relax and enjoy the city, kind of like spending a long weekend with an old friend versus trying to catch up over dinner.
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
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
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don