I hear the the owners of the palms in carpinteria are in negotiations with the people that own teddys by the sea & brass bird coffee to try and work out a deal.
Is that just a rumor or might there be something there?
Just want to point out that it seems that South Coast Deli was kicked out of their Chapala location so that Three Pickles could move in. The landlord, John Holehouse, refused to negotiate a new lease after their long tenure at that location, forcing them out (blindsiding them) at the last minute. Considering the folks at SCD were trying to negotiate their lease for months and were practically ghosted by the landlord, leads me to believe this plan has been in the works for a while. This is nothing against Three Pickles, just unfair landlord practice when SCD has to shut down their successful business and the multitude of difficult layers that that entails in, what looks to be, some shady dealings.
Considering how everything went down with Southcoast losing their lease, this feels pretty slimy.
How on earth did this happen? What a horrible waste of a wonderful space. Very sad for the area as it seems like Milpas gets no respect! It’s right smack in the middle of a residential area. Boo!
What a bizarre and mean spirited way to refer to a wonderful local couple who run two great shops, know all their customers by name, and offer a damn good cup of coffee.
Welcome to Edhat.
ditto that! keep those snobs on De La Vina
Good point!!
I may have missed it, but another interesting topic for sideline to explore might be the bungalow courts dotted all over town. They are varied and (mostly) charming.
This newsletter is something I look forward to. Thanks!
Hi There-
Perhaps you already covered where the old round house (for trains) was along East Beach? I am 73 now and remember how fascinated I was with the site as a first grader at Roosevelt Elementary school in 1956. If you have photos and notes, I would love to see them.
thanks, Masha Rosenthal
You are correct about this plate and the owner making a fun play! Mazda Miata MX-5 models were first sold in 1990 as "NA" models (known for their pop-up headlights), replaced by the second-gen "NB" in 1999 and sold until 2005. The third-gen "NC" from 2006-2014. Current models (including the new RF version) are fourth-gen "ND" variants.
I do know some history of the subdivision that used to be known as "San Marcos Gardens," just three streets by two (Verano, Rosario, and Consuelo by Primavera and San Martin). Built during 1958-60, it didn't have either Hwy 154 going through it (extension built in the late 1960s) or the San Vicente mobile home park behind (built in the late 1970s). It also has the Verano Courtyards apartment development at the end of La Colina and Verano. The properties on the western side of Consuelo mark a western boundary of the City of SB.
In the late 1960s, Hwy 154 was extended to reach Hwy 101. Previously, it terminated at Cathedral Oaks/Foothill. As part of that expansion, the homes on the eastern side of Verano were actually moved! Makes sense, as they were not even a decade old. You can find them on Yaple Ave (just west of Turnpike, south of Cathedral Oaks). The last original resident on Verano recently passed away, but for decades the homeowners remaining on Verano would undertake the upkeep of the sidewalk on the "far" side of Verano in honor of their former neighbors (now up to CalTrans as part of Hwy 154 property).
In the late 1970s, when San Vicente MHP was being built on a former open space (which the properties on Consuelo backed onto), St Vincent's gave up a slice of their property to the homes on Consuelo, effectively moving the boundary of the properties (and the City of SB) slightly west.
Currently, CalTrans is updating (and beautifying) the overpasses at Primavera and La Colina. The area is a part of the Hope School District and has Bishop Diego HS and La Colina JHS nearby.
So glad the Handlebars backed out. As a neighbor this area is not suited for a busy coffee shop or traffic with more than 5 vehicles. The high school students learning to drive (2 wrecks myself from students) and the concert season parking limitations onsite and virtually no street parking I welcome the Smog-it shop and will use them when needed.
It’s such a lovely building and courtyard. My first job out of UCSB was at the newly opened 1129 restaurant in the mid 70’s. The courtyard was a great place to dine.
Saw what is now the new smog place yesterday and I’m at a loss for words. What the heck?!! Disgusted.
Oh my god. I wish you were kidding about the Anapamu/Milpas location. What awful news! ?
#1 is Hotel Virginia on Haley Street
Loved this article! I live in the “Smurfs condos,” and have walked up and down El Sueno often; it is indeed an interesting area! Thanks for venturing out here and sharing your thoughts. :)
#4 is State and Haley building where Cold Stone and Hibachi is now.
#2 is an adobe, maybe the Carrillo adobe. It is behind Montecito Bank and Trust at the corner of Carrillo and State. In my day that was the County National Bank . In more recent years the adobe was the home of the Santa Barbara Foundation.
Number 7 is at 936 State Street, at the corner of State and Carrillo (currently U.S. Bank).
#5 is the 900 block of State, where the Italian Pottery Outlet currently resides. Very distinctive facade!
#3 is the San Marcos Building at Anapamu / State.
Here is a great photo of the courtyard from 1933: https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark:/21198/zz002b6cq3
Number six is 430 and 432 State St. For several years in the 70s and 80s my former husband and I owned this building where he used the 430 side for his graphic design studio. When we bought it in 1978 it was a church, complete with a very large baptismal pool in the back of the building!
And people who missed the pass exit and have double back
