ODDS & ENDS
••• A contender for the cutest shop downtown (above).
••• Signs of life at the Prestige Hand Car Wash on Milpas.
••• Westward General is opening an outpost in Ventura.
••• Changes afoot at the Field Trip pocket shop.
••• Potential Franceschi House design concepts to be revealed.
••• Investigating public beach access, restrooms, and signage at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort.
••• Finally, a Bottega Veneta boutique.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Appealing renovation near the San Ysidro Ranch for $8.3 million; likely scraper on Hot Springs Road; projects in the Hedgerow and Lower Village; Pepper Hill Mediterranean for $2.245 million off the initial ask; Alta Mesa spec reno for a hair under $4 million; 1915 Queen Anne downtown; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“What’s happening with Rincon Island? We live in La Conchita and have heard many different rumors. Any update would be appreciated.” The answer….
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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