August 14, 2024
Tag: 707 Anacapa Street
Progress at San Ysidro Ranch’s Botanical Garden
Plus: The network of paths in lower Franceschi Park; checking in on two architecturally noteworthy houses on E. Mountain Drive; Tina Schlieske Quintet to play the Lobero Theatre; Covet/Cherval Studio shop has closed; potential development across from the Public Market; Drift hotel now has an event space next door. 14
April 28, 2024
A Contender for the Cutest Shop Downtown
Plus: Signs of life at the Prestige Hand Car Wash on Milpas; Westward General is opening an outpost in Ventura; changes afoot at the Field Trip pocket shop; potential Franceschi House design concepts to be revealed; investigating public beach access, restrooms, and signage at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort; finally, a Bottega Veneta boutique. 12
Burning Questions
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
Recent Comments
So excited!!!! Great idea and great for the neighborhood!!!! — Healey
Any update on what's going on with The Shopkeepers? The Linden Square location also appears to be cleared out. — DD
Perfectly said, thank you ! — R
Thanks Jerry! Well said. — DJ
Don’t forget it was also a filling station. The original building just keeps getting remodeled — Patricia Dallarmi
I have to agree. I had a horrendously early flight to catch a few weeks ago and long-term parking was full so I ended up… — toasteroven
Agree on the need for parking, not just as a preference but as a requirement for our many SB neighbors who don't have off-street parking… — Liz
Not feeling it…might not make the new year — Mark
I like the concept, but agree with earlier comments, spin the style a little bit more laid back, too modern or industrial is a no… — Nicolas Gerard
I like the idea of a casual drop in place but the design looks sterile and boxy. Hint: Take a cue from the indoor/outdoor patio… — Alisa Freundlich