I am glad the building owner referred to it as Cost Plus and not World Market. Longtime Californians will only ever think of it by that name!
Thanks for the heads-up.
You forgot the Santa Ynez house circa 2005
https://observer.com/2018/09/ellen-degeneres-former-santa-barbara-santa-ynez-home-for-sale-portia-de-rossi/
Thanks for amplifying Goleta History! Fun site
Funny, I was there over the weekend and it was definitely open
Truly love these travel journal reports.
And this one proved valuable as we were planning a similar trip.
Hey Greg,
Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. It's definitely not a private club by any means, as it is designed to serve visitors and locals that don't want to lug all of their beach gear. We hope you come down and check it out as it is free for the month of November.
Hi Lisa,
Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. We have a permit to operate a public service to rent beach shade, chairs, and towels. Our first two months in business we have operated for free and we are listening to hear what people want. We have taken your comments to heart and are now slowly setting chairs based on how many people come. Our goal is to provide a stunning experience at East Beach for everyone.
you are so funny. I went to enchanted last year with some friends. and you are spot on.
I just doublechecked with the owners and they said it's open (but temporarily opening at 4pm on weekdays).
Validation Annex is not open yet
Only the one in the Paseo Nuevo is still open
Jaguar Moon is awesome, you feel transported when you step through the door. The 6 cocktails we tried in our group were all great, along with the service. I look forward to trying the food too. Yet another successful launch by the Good Lion folks!
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?
