October 28, 2024
Tag: 15 S. Hope Avenue
24 Hour Fitness Will Close Next Year
Plus: Snazzy new architecture proposed off upper State Street; World Market has put its space on the market; revised design for the five-story building in the works on W. De La Guerra; Ojai's Hotel El Roblar will have a freestanding spa; convenience store rebranding; a chat with Josh Brolin; paintings by Roland Petersen in Solvang. 10
July 7, 2023
Two More Hotels Are in the Works
Plus: New vintage shop downtown; tiny Funk Zone building slated to become a bar; rendering of the Indian Health Service clinic on State Street; 35-unit apartment building proposed for W. Carrillo Street; 47-unit apartment building proposed for S. Hope Avenue; kooky postal regulations. 9

















Recent Comments
I assume it's the little area with convenience snacks inside the gift shop. It's sort of tucked away in the back corner of the store. — Alisa
Is the lunch at Monte's free? Menu with no pricing is suspect on what they will be charging lettuce, etc..?? — Louise
How charming. Buildings like this add such an essential textural element to a place. So grateful to Mr. Krablin for preserving it. — BW
Thank you Bruce and Starr for all that you're doing to keep Santa Barbara a place full of music, cocktails, comfy vibes, and a great… — David Ashfield
JD, I couldn't agree more. I’m fairly new to the area and have been intrigued by some locals who never seem to visit downtown but… — Lisa
Italian cuisine is more than just pasta. — Don
A dealership instead? Not sure about that. — Eleni