This was a delightful read, thank you for that!
Excellent post - photos and writing. I'd be ready to go if only I weren't booked for Argentina soon.
Deliver!
Wonder if they squeezed a pool in there?
I am surprised at how massive of an expansion the El Prado (aka Marriot Courtyard) has been — and while I am happy to see they're keeping the great "El Prado" sign and colors, along with some knock-off midcentury lighting — I really have no idea how the new section will match the original cinderblock building style — are there renderings anywhere?
Couldn't agree more, Lauren! Santa Barbara's restrictive drive-thru rules have always been a curious quirk of the city. And never have I been more appreciative that we don't have more than I have when trying to pass by this location. As someone who has been sideswiped because another driver didn't realize traffic was backed up through a light — or found the irony of wedged between two hungry drivers, not moving, only to read a city sign on the sidewalk that says the situation I am caught in is a traffic violation (I have never seen anyone ticketed) — I loathe Chick-fil-A's pathetic attempts to resolve the situation. Rework your parking lot flow or how the drive-thru works — otherwise this chain deserves to have its drive-thru removed like the McDonalds a couple block up.
What youre describing would require taking real estate from 3, possibly 4, other businesses. If bigot chicken wants that land to fix this problem and sell to more customers, they can pony up. Until then, they need to stick to the capacity of their lot and stop overflowing into the public roadway
WHAT AN AMAZING POST! Thanks for sharing the adventure. I loved it... and now Mexico City is firmly on my list of places to travel.
I agree with Brad Cook. Also, CFA’s food is disgusting. Which makes me think a lot of people eat there just to make a point, which is gross in and of itself.
Your take on Mexico City makes me want to go back and revisit.....and take you and Adam along! Entertaining, informative, candid. SS
Re: Sportsman. So very passive aggressive. "I don’t mind the sign...,"but if you want to get them busted here's all the city contact info smh. Also there's SB Travel neon, and The Wildcat has neon.
Pork palace’s bacon is excellent. They’re can be found at the SB farmers market.
Why not smarten up, Chik fil A has a BOOMING DRIVE THRU BUSINESS- during the pandemic its a DREAM. If this was Corazon- there would be a no brainer discussion about re-routing drive thru to Hitchcock- using the entryway north of VeloPro /pushed thru behind Jack in the Box and Rusty’s Pizza and voila, problem solved. But bad Chik fil A instead is PUNISHED for being busy, punished for continuing to sell food people are willing to wait in long lines for.
Last week I was in Santa Barbara, and damn near had a accident at said location- I was driving east on State and only the luck of the draw saved me from rear-ending a car as well as side-swiping another while avoiding the back up.
FIX THIS! Help this business, help them solve the issue!
They should close Chick-Fil-A for their continual infringement on the rights of the LGBTQ community.
Thank you for sharing your adventures and the amazing photos!
M.
Agree 100%. The lawn at De la Guerra plaza is a wasted opportunity. Either it’s dead grass or wasted water. It should be put to better use than a parking lot with dead grass in the middle. Great blog BTW. Keep those snarky comments coming!
What an amazingly beautiful day to land at the arches overlooking 331 acres of fascinating landscapes and breathtaking ocean views (yes the narrow steep road lent a certain thrill of its own). For me as a RE estate Broker ... questions of usage and value but really for me were the memories of a number of hikes to the arches with picnics in our backpacks and lazy days in a wonderland over 50 years ago. It is a most special piece of property that I hope continues to be honored and I wish the agents a great sale to someone special.
... and fabricated by David Shelton.
Santa Barbara Airport. Designed by local artist Colleen Kelly. Kelp flowing through guardrails.
I walked in to the Mackenzie Market when it was open and I walked right back out. It was not a place I felt comfortable eating.
I do miss Yanni though. It was always such a weird experience but I loved the gyros.
I live on Calle Rosales behind the Mackenzie Market and this place has been such an eye sore. I have been to teddy’s by the sea in carpinteria several times and my family and I have always enjoyed it and we are thrilled for the possibility of a second Teddy’s opening in our neighborhood. They serve the best fish tacos that I have ever tried.
I agree that the TVs on State are a worrisome trend. Much worse in my opinion than neon signs.
Ray’s is still open, I believe. News said closing date of February 15th. Also, everything left in the store is 50% off now.
Lucky you! The Tea Gardens are such an interesting property, would make a fascinating public park (wishful thinking..)
