Great idea. keep me posted
Interesting concept. I lived in the canyon for many years. It was a community in those days (not that long ago actually). It's not that way anymore. The cabins are expensive now and the community has lost its ecleptic roots be side of it... The diversity of culture has disappeared and there isn't even the old watering hole Paradise Store left. The flies never left, neither did the 100 plus degree breeze less days, and yes, some of them without power. Even Thousand Trails gave up. Do the canyon a favour, let it be. Let it return to it's simple man and woman hideouts and bohemian roots. Does Santa Barbara really need another 'eco resort '?
Supposedly people who don’t live in and around SB like to come to visit on occasion - perhaps this business is aimed at those people?
GEICO is issuing new policies no problem
What a nonsense comment. Of course people care about insuring their homes, especially when they’re 8 figures.
I guess whoever came up with this plan never spent the warmer months up here when the little flys drive you out of your mind. Hardly restful. How about when SCE regularly turns off the power. Are they going to be running generators day and night? Nothing eco friendly about that. Dumb idea.
E-foils? Do we really need any more e- anythings?
Sounds very nice.
Bounce house is legit. Parking is a whole thing though so be prepared. Really fun for kids and adults and I like that they separate it into age groups to keep things orderly. Lots of shade and if the Gyro vendor is there again, it was one of the best I’ve ever had!
Sue, I agree with you 100%. As one who lives on a street with a 25 mph limit but speeders all day long, I have been fighting for over 20 years for speed humps. We have had multiple cars sideswiped & totaled (the majority hit & runs), fences taken out, dogs hit, and still nothing but 2 speed limit signs. None of that is enough to stop the speeders, many who are actual neighbors. Not sure what it takes anymore.
Wowsers, this was a hard one!
Just don't get the point of a place like this in such close proximity to paradise. We have on offer all of these things, there for the taking every day all year long. If you have to be forced into hiking and treat it like the Bataan Death March going over to the other side of the foothills isn't going to help.
If you’re thirsty, it’s too late. Perhaps it’s better to integrate nature and health into your lifestyle now and save on a two-week retreat. I love the idea of Santa Barbara returning to its origins as a center for recovery and respite.
Joe's Cafe
Mountain Trek Inc has had this up for years! https://mountaintreksy.com/
Here is a link to make your own Dubai Bar!
https://www.notquitenigella.com/2024/09/16/dubai-chocolate-recipe/
I’m willing to install a creek in my backyard if it means ADU’s are off limits in my ‘hood
Please consider: Yona Reds - great taqueria formerly in the 500 block - had to move because unlicensed street vendors set up nightly on the sidewalk in front of his store. Hard to compete with $4 taco and hot dogs (and of course there’s no sales tax). This is a bigger reason why restaurants can’t stay open later. Go to ROY, support him!
Homeowners who live anywhere near running water in SB should understand just how restrictive what is being proposed with the new Creek Ordinance. Arroyo Burro runs though my property, and so I'm in the 50' bracket, although others may only be restricted to 35' along minor creeks. Just some of the "greatest hits:"
1. No development of any sort within the buffer zone. This is not just structures, but also decks, patios and most landscaping. You are only allowed to do two things in the buffer zone - erosion control, and tree trimming for fire risk reduction. That's it. Imagine a swath of your property suddenly completely off limits for.....essentially anything.
2. Structures that are currently in the buffer zone can ONLY be maintained. No expansions, no exterior remodel or anything of the sort. On my street, there are entire houses that fall in this zone. My garage is in this zone. So, imagine the hit to property value if the opportunity to improve structures is forever off the table.
3. In the event of a natural disaster - any natural disaster - if your structure is inside the buffer, the Creeks department will try to make you re-site your rebuilt structures on your lot if possible. If this is not possible, you will ONLY be allowed to rebuild up to 1,200 square feet of structure.
4. No ADUs allowed in the buffer zone. This is likely illegal, given current CA state law with regards to ADUS.
If you look at the map that the city provides here you can see just how many properties are affected by this ordinance:
https://sustainability.santabarbaraca.gov/projects/adaptation-resilience-program/creek-buffer-ordinance
If you are a homeowner near any of the mapped creeks or know one, you should absolutely understand what is being proposed, and I would highly encourage you to get involved and attend any and all relevant city meetings on this matter.
Why do you think they stopped late night service..?? Do you think it was such a huge success with all the night life in Santa Barbara going. Wow you people are clueless as to how a restaurant operates and is able to stay in business. Selfish, selfish selfish..! Maybe you should open a late night restaurant with your life saving and see how that goes.
Stop asking for things that are not possible.
Sven, we should talk about ALL the reasons the neighbors on Alston Road are requesting "speed humps" (not bumps) to slow the traffic down. This has been an issue for over 30 years and neighbors have put together a petition to finally get some results. A couple of weeks ago a neighbors dog was hit & killed, another neighbors car was totaled in a hit & run as they pulled out of their driveway, I can go on & on...........
Yes, that’s the one! They carry McConnell’s ice cream too!
I have done the Big Bounce, as a former gymnast I thought it was fun but it is TIRING! I was 41 when I did it and felt incredibly sore afterwards. I wanted to get my money's worth so stayed almost as long as I was allowed but maybe should have called it quits earlier. Overall a fun experience but be prepared for how your body might feel afterwards...
Heard the infamous Dubai chocolate was spotted at Costco this past week (although I have not been to see it myself!!).
it looks like a genorater with stury support legs and a high antenna with a flashing blue light? They are all over the parking lots in Santa Maria
