Agree with you about Ha Long Bay. Found it disgustingly dirty and overcrowded. Plus the commute to get there and the forced shopping stop.
We live in the neighborhood and like to take walks along the beach and through the property. One time we approached the Miramar via the beach and were denied access by a guard who said it was closed for a private event. When the Biltmore was open they closed to the public for private events too.
Don’t forget the Miramar is also required to provide beach access public toilets and a shower located to the left of Caruso’s. Somehow it’s evolved into a dog shower. So now you and your dog can park in front, walk through the grounds to the beach and afterwards, shower your dog on the way home. Good deal.
I was also trying to make a joke…
In Carpinteria, is there
-- a fresh bakery to buy fresh baked breads, pastries and or cookies muffins?
-- a healthy salad take out not a brewery? Zookers has good salads but th environment is horrible? The new Linden Square is a bit disappointing for these types of items.
-- a sandwich on fresh baked bread not PBJ's like Montesano Gourmet
Who knew Mike and Carol Brady moved to Las Canoas? (I can see the kids' talent shows coming down that impressive staircase while Alice smiles approvingly.)
Lots of diamonds in the rough in today's post!
Carrillo Rec Center
I'm an El Rancho Hacienda neighbor. The kitchen is small, but the stove and fridge are normal sizes
Has the City decided what to do with the former site of the Police Department?
"The big decision will be whether to try and work with the existing building at 215 E. Figueroa Street (Garden/Santa Barbara) or tear it down. “There have been no decisions at all,” said Cone when I asked specifically about demolition"
I've long loved walking past the Padaro property. But wait just a minute. It's a 5,567 sq ft. home. Apparently a home built for entertaining yet it has a 9x15 kitchen and no butlers pantry. That's the size of my condo kitchen! Do you know the history of the home? Thanks
That was a joke because the kitchen is tiny.
What is a half kitchen? A hot plate and a mini fridge?
So many thanks Simone 🙏🏻 how did you find the article? Was it on my insta.? Abrazos
The Flock camera is new. Didn’t notice it during the holidays and hasn’t been marked on the deflock map.
Fabulous Vietnam coverage!
When I get off the 101 and turn left on Carrillo I often see people siting on the left side, holding signs. .. I admit I'll leave space between me and the car in front so I don't have eye contact.
Ha! I think you're right. April fools?
Especially when it keeps what should be a turn lane blocked. Can I add to the gripe list people who take nearly a whole light to execute a u-turn? Some of the left turn lights on upper state are just seconds long anyway, and I grit my teeth watching someone navigate glacially around the turn, sometimes twice! I’ve sat through two lights at Hitchcock and also at Ontario. Don’t even get those lanes if there are more than five cars.
I feel like comments weren’t enabled on the last “Where in Santa Barbara?” post, because I was going to make a guess. I probably should have emailed you.
Same thing with stop lights...why don't people pull up to the car in front of them? Especially at lights where the line for the red light interferes with folks moving through an intersection! Perfet example is getting off the 101 North at Carrillo to make a left to head toward the Mesa. Folks will be 10' behind the car in front of them.
That pink tape is from Nine Trails and can be removed. There may be blue tape on the trails as well.
Harbor Restaurant and a different restaurant called Harbor Tavern - definitely will showing up at the wrong place. Lol
Awesome news on the growing TOMATOMANIA, poor location- the parking along Santa Barbara Ave is a accident waiting to happen…as a main artery for Valley commuters coming off the 154 and heading towards Solvang, not to mention the neighbors who have to deal with the weekly bombardment of hungry bakery supporters. The SY Forage Florals location was a better option with a central location/access/parking. Let me say that while not a option for this event, please check out Manzanita Nursery on Ballard Canyon - great native options!
Hi! Tape on trails like the type shown can sometimes be markers for scientists’ test sites (surveys for plant growth, for example) so it is probably best to let them be, my two cents.
Well, you, know...the medication hasn't been approved yet
