In my opinion, Marborg's most recent (third) explanation is not materially different from their second explanation - just more elaborative. Before I moved to SB, everywhere I lived you were required to bring your cans to the curb (and I'm old enough to remember when you had to use your own hand truck to wheel the round metal bin). This sounds like a good business decision to me.
I'm no expert on gas, but do Shell and 76 serve "trash gas?" Because both offer discounts for paying cash.
Same tarragon mustard I picked up at TJMAXX! Really good when making salad dressing and a Bell’s style Egg Salad Sandwich. Metropolis is such a great spot #1 sandwich is Okie Dokie Artichokie
Thanks for the correction! I updated the post.
I always love your walks, thank you.
The sickly avocado is actually a Chorisia speciosa "Silk Floss Tree" (the plant geek in me feels compelled to tell you this). When the pods split open they are full of silky fluff that was sometimes used as stuffing. Beautiful pink flowers, too.
Salmagundi! Las Alturas really is a like lovely salade composée.
My grandparents Bob and Berniece Blau owned 12 Camino Verde while I was growing up. They rebuilt after it burned in the Sycamore Canyon fire. Some of the greatest memories of my life are walking around Las Alturas and visiting with all the neighbors.
I think the place looks great and I wish the owners nothing but success. Saw a need and trying to fill it…this is how business works.
Erewhon is way too LA for SB, doubtful they could stay in business here.
#3: building at corner of state and carrillo.
I think the shop at the corner now is called brandy melville
I like this!
W stands for Warrior live here
Las Alturas Circle was reported to be an original site for Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks planned ‘Pickfair’ before a falling out with business partners. That part of Las Alturas tract was subdivided in 1950’s with last plot built on in 1974. The mountain views are sublime.
https://terryryken.com/santa-barbara-area-information/the-riviera-history/
Deanna R - Yes. It's actually only about 1/3 of the La Cumbre Plaza site. Here's a link for more info. https://www.sitelinesb.com/the-plan-for-685-new-apartments-at-la-cumbre-plaza/
Can they not retain parking on the first level with housing above? I've also been wondering how the hotel will handle the removal and then the need for this parking.
If erewhon made it happen in Beverly Hills, they can make it happen in SB.
#7 is definitely Unity Shoppe. This building was originally the Arlington Hotel garage. I worked in the building when Magellan’s Travel owned and operated it. It was also a Jaguar car dealership at one time.
Love the heads! And Aloes in Wonderland is definitely worth a visit. I didn't mention it in this post because it's on Conejo Road, but here's a brief write-up from late 2021: https://www.sitelinesb.com/a-local-jewelry-brand-has-opened-a-shop-downtown/
In 2021, Erewhon announced that Santa Barbara was among the locations it hoped to open stores, but since then, nothing. Santa Barbara doesn't have a ton of obvious places for a new supermarket.
There is a private garden/nursery where Camino Alto and Conejo meet called Aloes in Wonderland that has been on my list to visit for a while.
You also missed a this installation of head statues by 6 months or so that was next door to the Pacaso house: https://www.instagram.com/p/CamuuUDl-AZ/
There was a rumor that Erewhon Market was coming to East Beach. Any updates?
The undeveloped portion of 3139 Sea Cliff is a State-listed hazardous waste site due to DDT contamination from a former nursery. It’s in “Open-remediation” status meaning cleanup apparently hasn’t been completed yet. Hopefully potential buyers will do their due diligence on that one!
1.295 million for a home in a town with no services? Bring it!
Packing bags! I’ll risk it!
Selling that Del Playa house to some sucker before it falls off the eroding cliffs, nice!
It seems to me everyone is missing the simple solution to this whole thing? Just get a credit card that offers more than 3% cash back and you still come out ahead over paying cash. That’s exactly how I handle the “cash or credit” gas stations, my per gallon rate with card is still cheaper than the cash rate so it doesn’t matter.
