Pressed leaves Mart: in the light of more announcements of the unsurprising comings and goings of mediocrity, I’ve got to say I’m going to miss the convenience of Pressed. Is there another location in Santa Barbara?
As a long time Santa Barbara resident and business owner that was born and raised in S.B.
and is extremely proud of our family that dates back six generations in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Refugio area, I am super proud of what Goleta has contributed to society and community all the way from agriculture to the Tech industries, and everything between, we are all fortunate to have Goleta the Goodland in our lives.
Awesome. You're a blast to read. Keep doing these. In fact, go on vacation every week!
We bought 216 and 218 Anapamu in 2007. We feel the same way you do. We love living there.
Sorry about that! Totally missed your comment. Both of you are winners in my book.
That's what my guess was, no?
It’s St Barbara! She resides above the ATM on St near-ish to the corner of Figueroa.
The Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum is a Santa Barbara hidden gem and a must see. The exterior is very misleading. The inside is brightly lit and clean, beautifully maintained. Hundreds of Teddy Bears and dolls of every type are curated here by era, region, or interest. Toys also. You will relive your childhood and learn more about the history of our country. Please go and support this wonderful museum.
Best "Walk With Me" yet. I thought I knew this neighborhood well but you see so much more detail when walking vs. driving. I love the quirkiness and variety of older cities, especially ours since people haven't fled the downtown like so many others.
Wow a lot of design experts that seem to know what’s best for everyone. How can we ever survive without you?
Another entertain-formative walk about! Thank you Erik. But for me, what stands out are your words that perfectly describe both the wonderful soul and danger to our old neighborhoods:
" ...the flavor of Santa Barbara goes well beyond Spanish Colonial Revival architecture; the glorious mix is what makes this town unique, rather than a mere facsimile of somewhere else. (And so little of the new Spanish Colonial Revival architecture seems to come from the heart. It’s just a value-engineered version of a century-old style.)"
The irony of it is that the city's well-intentioned leaders in the early 1900's (especially after the earthquake) chose the Spanish Colonial Revival style to escape the well-worn Victorian style of the day and stand out with the unique Spanish style.
I love the Riveria but they need to work on the lighting, can we get some candles at the tables, please?
You are exactly correct: Shame on our elected officials and their failure to comply with state housing law. There is nothing new about the requirements in the law and the timing involved. The Builder’s Remedy only kicks in as a way of compelling a municipality to comply with the law. Let’s hope our environmental laws (CEQA) gut that ridiculous tower.
Thanks for this stroller down memory lane! I lived at 218 W Anapamu when I first lived in SB in 2002. My friend and I had just moved from the Midwest and didn't initially realize how lucky we were to be in such a great neighborhood. Our landlady was an artist and lived in the blue dupex. My friend and I would walk past Garden Court and say we'd live there together as old ladies with our little dogs.
I have a friend that lived at the the “hovel” on Coyote rd just before it was sold several years ago - the home was truly magical and (unfortunately - or fortunately for some) something that you’ll never get see again in the area.
1035 State St
Sharon I liked it so much. Every time we drove by we searched for it trying to make a picture and show our family in the Netherlands. When do you think the pretty shoe will come back at the freeway north 101 same spot again? I still stay looking.
Hey C, I first visited Summerland in 1977 when I went to the Big Yellow House with some friends that were attending Westmont. Sorry, but as dumpy as you think the liquor store is, I think it's a gem from days gone by. And I LOVE the size, bulk and scale of the lighted "LIQUOR" sign that is visible from the 101.
I’ve lived and worked in Summerland for 30 years. I like the town the way it is. We don’t need to be another Montecito. I like the liquor store the way it is. The people that own are very, very nice.
The finish of the Coyote house is really bad. Reminds me of the section of Magic Mountain where the Viper Rollercoaster is.
Erik, the hovel comment is funny and not wrong. That said, I'm surprised you didn't call out the original dwelling's place among the unique and fascinating vernacular architecture of the bohemian Mountain Drive community. I'm glad to see they incorporated it into the new build for that reason. Elias Chiacos's book, 'Mountain Drive' is a fun read in case you aren't familiar with the history of that area
Isn't there design review to provide some "guidance" to what shares the corniness of a Chevy's restaurant facade ?
Skin condition! LOL. Who designed that Coyote house? Please publish their name. Everyone in the community needs to make sure to never hire this person to design anything, ever again. It is by far, the ugliest exterior on any new build, I have ever seen.
Please consider publishing their name as an act of good will towards humanity. We need to protect our children and society from this type of visual assault and architecual atrocity.
I went by the Medcliff Road house today. There is a crew removing the eight million dollar "landscaping" and hauling it away.
Gillespie St, above Mission. on the upper westside is worth a stroll. I've been here since 1979 and it's the best it's ever been. Thanks for all your strolls and photos!
It’s Santa Barbara. Not Montecito. Not Malibu. 😂😂
