March 11, 2025
Tag: 122 Gray Avenue
A Massive Vacant Lot in the Funk Zone
Plus: Jeff Bridges and a screening of "The Big Lebowski"; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Pete Buttigieg talk; Valvoline coming to De La Vina Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum appears here to stay; the former Victor the Florist space is available again; rotating cast at Ensemble Theatre Company's new comedy; anyone remember a "family fun center" called Shady Acres? 15
January 30, 2024
April 27, 2020
First Look at the Blockbuster Development Proposed for the Funk Zone
Nearly all of the structures on the block will be torn down to make way for a complex done in a mix of architectural styles, in an effort to fit into the neighborhood—and locals get first crack at the 144 apartments. Take a look at the renderings. 3
Burning Questions
- What Are Those Old Pilings in Arroyo Burro Creek?
- What’s This Building Under Construction in Toro Canyon?
- What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?
- Four Questions From the Mailbag
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
Recent Comments
Valet is gone from the wharf — Jen
Same, actually. I’ll be there too. — Tim
IMO, the strange thing is the Hilton just spent $$$ to convert the tennis courts into pickleball courts, only to erect story poles, so they… — Karl
As a Carpinterian i am so excited for new places opening up in Carp. Every since we lost Fosters, The Palms, Beach liquor, etc. I… — Oscar A
Btw, a regular cup of coffee is $3.25. Not bad! — Victoria Valente
Last week an opportunity presented itself to visit the Starbucks on Milpas Street and Gutierrez. What a nice shop! Highly recommend. — Victoria Valente
Try Bristol Farms. They have roast turkey daily — Michael
They do this at the Harbor restaurant for Sunday brunch. Takes up 1/2 the parking on the harbor for like 3 cars. I won’t eat… — Sb Dad
That's in today's Odds & Ends post, which will run in the email newsletter that comes out on Wednesday. — Erik Torkells
No one in SB is going to pay $15 for valet parking. Agree with other comment; money grab from out of touch LA based owner/operator… — Mike