What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
"There are some historic buildings adjacent to the liquor store. The one on Castillo is an enormous mansion painted a dull mustard color. If my attempt at research is in any way accurate, it was moved to that location to avoid demolition. There it stands, seemingly vacant. Maybe you can get the lowdown." 1
A Better Look at the Plans to Redevelop the Sears Part of La Cumbre Plaza
Plus: Bucatini pop-up at The Post; Santa Barbara Rock Gym to close; University of California bought another building downtown; more improvements at Plaza del Mar park; Yellow Pages update; Jack Johnson to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; new Rubenstein Chan show. 7
First Look at Bistro Amasa, Opening This Week
More food news: Brass Bird confirmed for San Roque; Manifattura is now taking reservations online; Anchor Rose is reportedly closing; the changes at Corazón Comedor; Sandbar is closed for remodeling; two restaurants partner on a TV dinner–themed night; Nantucket wine bar in residence at Tyler x Lieu Dit; SB Biergarten is adding an outdoor dining deck; the Miracle Christmas pop-up will be in Solvang, too. 17
Recent Comments
Not sure if referencing "dropping out" of Santa Ynez the town or the Valley overall. Several of the businesses you mention have moved or are… — Curtis
We used to live around the corner from the Cuesta house and I always loved the faded glamour of the place, and the interior photos… — toasteroven
SBIFF is on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/officialsbiff They also have a showtimes app. — TM
'Six-Acre Compound in the Upper Village Sells for $47.59 Million', this is very high for 6 acres in Montecito. Wonder what's really going on with… — rogelio m
Re: carpool lanes, it would be nice if they could instead be toll lanes for single drivers (and free/reduced for carpoolers) so they could also… — Sean
I'm wondering the same thing. Do they take the profit and roll it into that project or are they out of SB completely. — Pete
The site renderings show stairs and a switch-back incline from the sidewalk to the building. The bottle shop is all at street level. What accounts… — Sheraton
Thank you I was wondering this the other day when it was so beautiful out, standing over it while it stunk like creosote and tar.… — tina
That last photo of the South Coast Deli sign doesn't quite fit. On Saturday morning I was working at Dart Coffee/Tamar doing some gardening when… — Dan O. Seibert
Just so we're all clear: I am not a real estate agent, and I have no financial interest in whether a property sells. When I… — Erik Torkells