Tag: Cearnal Collective

August 10, 2026

First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown

Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West's fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane. 1

June 30, 2026

104 Units of Affordable Senior Housing Proposed Near the Presidio Neighborhood

Plus: More thoughts on the Padaro Lane railroad expansion; the Montecito Community Mart’s lemonade stand; Old Town Goleta golf simulator; explaining the levels on those "fire danger" signs; interested in the gift-basket business? 4

June 20, 2022

Construction on Three New Roundabouts Should Start in Coming Months

Plus: Activity at the former Victor the Florist storefront; Suzanne Vega to play the Lobero; "Sea and Summit" at Marcia Burtt Gallery; new renderings of the Santa Barbara Police Department headquarters, 250-room Funk Zone hotel, affordable housing on N. La Cumbre, and Birnam Wood's pool and gym; E-Bikery is moving from State Street.

May 22, 2022

The 250-Room Funk Zone Hotel Is Taking Shape

Designed by Cearnal Collective, the property will have 120 standard rooms and 130 extended-stay ones. Take a look at the floor plan and renderings. 17

November 15, 2021

33-Unit Apartment Complex in the Works for Garden Street

Plus: Santa Barbara's Parade of Lights is back on this year; a new rendering of the SoMo Funk development taking over an entire Funk Zone block; Hot Springs spec house pre-sells for a big number; good news about the Highway 101 construction ramp reopenings; bluff landslide in Isla Vista; online Q&A with actor Christopher Lloyd; $4 million price cut for Butterfly Beach house.

October 21, 2021

The City Is Considering Another Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 101

Plus: Hotel rates continue to climb; checking in on the Plaza Granada renovation; feedback sought about De La Guerra Plaza revamp; Montecito mansion gets $5 million price cut; new exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Caldwell Snyder.

April 13, 2021

A Huge New Climbing Gym Is Coming to State Street

Plus: Open-air pop-up market at Folly on Santa Claus Lane; Montecito Trails Foundation is selling merch this Saturday; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"; warnings issued to cars parked near the Hot Springs trailhead; a breathtaking Montecito rental opportunity.

April 11, 2021

A 14-Room Hotel Is in the Works at Paseo Nuevo

According to the plans submitted to the Historic Landmarks Commission, the property will have a basement lounge, a ground-floor restaurant and bar, and a roof deck atop the new third floor. 1

February 11, 2021

The Revised Design for the New Police Headquarters

Architect Cearnal Collective's second try is more Spanish Colonial than the initial foray, which was a bit severe. Check out the renderings....

November 12, 2020

First Look at the Design for the New Police Station

The three-story headquarters for the Santa Barbara Police Department—along with a 244-space parking structure—is planned for the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and E. Cota, currently the site of the Saturday farmers' market. 2