Tag: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

July 14, 2026

Ceramics Studio Opening in Carpinteria

Plus: El Encanto wants to add a greenhouse entrance to its spa; gun store moving; new gallery on State Street; abstract paintings at Sullivan Goss; the Biltmore is discouraging lookyloos; is the pinch-to-zoom problem fixed? 1

July 7, 2026

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Two Family Pools

Plus: Why there are story poles at N. Fairview Avenue and Calle Real; the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour; new club for car lovers; Separate Reality‘s first group show; a look at the new EV-charging station downtown. 15

May 14, 2026

Two Former Department Stores Might Get Repurposed

Other recent news: The Biltmore appears to have been pushed back again; possible names for Calle Cesar Chavez; new housing at Santa Barbara Zoo could thwart Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Modoc Multi-Use Path opened; county moves forward with workforce housing on Carrillo Street; speed-limit reductions on Santa Claus Lane and San Antonio Creek Road; Target launched next-day delivery in Santa Barbara; Ojai tastemaker's art and antiques recommendations. 4

December 16, 2025

Another Small Hotel Proposed for Downtown Santa Barbara

Plus: An effort to reduce freeway noise; new vintage shop in the Oreña Adobe; farewell to a beautiful overpass; give directly rather than to charity muggers; more changes to the Biltmore; new volunteer opportunity at Bellosguardo; the big apartment complex under construction on E. Haley Street. 3

October 1, 2025

Erewhon Is Not Opening in Santa Barbara Anytime Soon

A social media fumble had people excited about the popular grocer coming here. Assuming it does still intend to grace our city someday, let's break down the rumored locations. 31

August 18, 2025

The Biltmore’s Reopening Has Been Pushed Back Again

Plus: Dylan Star will morph into an online-only business; Leone Salon has moved to the Funk Zone; Coast Village parklet for lease; "In the Mood for Love" on the big screen; more programming at the Music Academy of the West; checking out the model homes at the Santa Barbara Polo Residences. 10

June 1, 2025

The Biltmore’s Reopening Has Been Pushed Back

Plus: ChatGPT's roast of Santa Barbara County; new effort to change the way Santa Barbara is run; update on the Electrify America charging station; Kaarem's Victoria Court boutique has closed; Dawes to play the Lobero Theatre; downtown building to be clad in artificial turf; note from a descendant of the proprietor of the Weeping Willow Inn. 10

February 9, 2025

More of Carpinteria’s Bluffs Are Getting Preserved

Plus: The county's push for more decomposed granite sidewalks in Montecito; the Biltmore resort has plans for three swim rafts, not two; parking availability at Santa Barbara Airport is now online; new shop on State Street; proposed "health retreat" on Paradise Road; signs of life at the Andalucia Building at State and Gutierrez. 6

January 19, 2025

The 31 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: A pair of bagel shops; Aperitivo's spinoff; two establishments from chef Thomas Keller; beachside dining in Goleta; creative sandwiches; an outpost of Nobu; exciting additions to the Upper Village; major additions to Carpinteria and Ojai; and much more. 24

January 16, 2025

The County Is Finally Doing Something About the Cannabis Stench

Other recent news: Did Ty Warner destroy this artwork?; the stone pines of E. Anapamu get a reprieve; Biltmore to install butterfly-shaped swim rafts; Macy's at La Cumbre Plaza survived the first round of store closures; Santa Barbara may raise bus fares; out-of-control minivan on Stearns Wharf. 16