WALK WITH ME
Ever wondered what’s behind Magnolia Center on Hollister Avenue? Me neither. But I was jonesing for a walk in virgin territory, so voilà—and wherever people live, there are fascinating choices.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Birnam Wood Tuscan for $8.7 million; an off-market one in Ennisbrook; Coastal Zone duplex; San Roque spec reno for $3.8 million; Shoreline Drive four-bedroom; and more. See what sold—and for how much. (Photo courtesy Patricia Griffin.)
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Swimwear chain coming to Coast Village Road.
••• Big closing sale at Maison K.
••• Bungalow Haven is aiming for the National Registry of Historic Places.
••• MOXI exhibit at Santa Barbara Airport.
••• We’ll get to see more of Bellosguardo in 2025.
••• Rainbow bridge in Summerland.
••• Updates on the new Cold Spring bridge and restoration of Romero Road, Franklin Trail, and San Ysidro Trail.
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Recent Comments
If you're asking about the Huntington Hotel, the Big Four is indeed the only restaurant and it looked the same to me (but has probably… — Erik Torkells
It's next on the list. — Erik Torkells
I feel compelled to mention that the property owners here all say their gardners can do better with a broom- why AREN'T THEY OUT THERE… — Christine!
V e r y interesting- thanks. Is there more than one dining room? Is the iconic restaurant decor as before? — Greg
Have you tried Hotel Drisco in Pacific Heights? We love it! — Ann Capogrosso
ha the coffee movement was my neighborhood coffee shop when they first opened. they were always quite friendly, surprised to hear about any uppityness, but… — bailey debruynkops
Taco Bell on Milpas is closed. Fence around the property. I'm hearing, they're remodeling to upgrade the restaurant — Robert Goluck
Oh yes, let's add more super unaffordable boutiques that no one shops in and they eventually close hahahahahah. Your entitlement is showing. — CW
The Only in Santa Barbara store is at 633 State (a different location than this). — Erik Torkells
Bombay Station is great! It might be worth noting the glass of OJ could be in a super large glass, or more in the foreground,… — Michael