December 4, 2022
Two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. 15
January 11, 2022
The father-and-son team of Jim and Matt Taylor is leading the charge to rethink La Cumbre Plaza: their goal is a major city-center-style complex, possibly with a park and even a pedestrian bridge. 12
November 12, 2020
The three-story headquarters for the Santa Barbara Police Department—along with a 244-space parking structure—is planned for the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and E. Cota, currently the site of the Saturday farmers' market. 2
November 5, 2020
The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.
May 26, 2020
It's the best thing to happen to downtown Santa Barbara in recent memory.
May 17, 2020
According to the head of Santa Barbara Public Works, the new location is the preferred choice of market organizers. 1
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A fitting, accurate and beautifully crafted description of this wonderful addition to the local dining scene. — SSK
Damn transplants ruining SB — John Doe
My husband and I did a Backroads bike tour in mid September, which was centered on Lake Garda and the villages surrounding the lake. It… — Susan
Regarding Los Patos exit, why don't they just remove the exit by some paint and installing some flexible surface mount traffic delineators($43ea on Uline)? They… — DD
I agree and if people would quit buying at these prices they would even come down lower but everybody thinks oh wow what a deal… — Pay
Born and raised here in SB. Having seen real estate change dramatically over the years, I still can't wrap my head around current West Mesa… — BWinSB
a bit "south" of Los Patos Way is, soon to be was the Cabrillo underpass, my favorite entry to SB since 1967? I do understand… — John Jorgensen
Erik your review is spot on. The decor is polished and sophisticated yet warm and cozy. The food is perfectly proportioned, beautifully presented and delicious… — JRM
Great travelogue Erik! We did this hike in reverse and your piece really brought back all the memories. I 100% recommend the Ryder-Walker Northern Greece… — Tammy
Thanks. There was a budget for laundry, although prices varied dramatically from hotel to hotel, so we had to be careful about it. — Erik Torkells
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A fitting, accurate and beautifully crafted description of this wonderful addition to the local dining scene. — SSK
Damn transplants ruining SB — John Doe
My husband and I did a Backroads bike tour in mid September, which was centered on Lake Garda and the villages surrounding the lake. It… — Susan
Regarding Los Patos exit, why don't they just remove the exit by some paint and installing some flexible surface mount traffic delineators($43ea on Uline)? They… — DD
I agree and if people would quit buying at these prices they would even come down lower but everybody thinks oh wow what a deal… — Pay
Born and raised here in SB. Having seen real estate change dramatically over the years, I still can't wrap my head around current West Mesa… — BWinSB
a bit "south" of Los Patos Way is, soon to be was the Cabrillo underpass, my favorite entry to SB since 1967? I do understand… — John Jorgensen
Erik your review is spot on. The decor is polished and sophisticated yet warm and cozy. The food is perfectly proportioned, beautifully presented and delicious… — JRM
Great travelogue Erik! We did this hike in reverse and your piece really brought back all the memories. I 100% recommend the Ryder-Walker Northern Greece… — Tammy
Thanks. There was a budget for laundry, although prices varied dramatically from hotel to hotel, so we had to be careful about it. — Erik Torkells