WALK WITH ME
Reports of the Funk Zone’s ruination are a little exaggerated: there is still funk, here and there. But big changes are knocking at the neighborhood’s door.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Modernism above Montecito; farmhouse compound on 21 acres in Carpinteria; turnkey on the edge of Montecito; Hidden Valley Lane hideaway; new construction on the Mesa for $4.25 million; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• A bunch of big apartment developments got pushed through a state loophole.
••• The proposed La Cumbre Plaza project includes a food hall (above).
••• Santa Barbara city council made it easier for the police to get parking lot data.
••• Former professional tennis player Maria Sharapova bought in Montecito.
••• Corot exhibit at Westmont.
••• Leadbetter Beach Park has reopened.
••• New 24-hour dental urgent care.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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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