February 25, 2026
Tag: Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County
La Ligne Is Opening at the Montecito Country Mart
Plus: The return of Habitat for Humanity's ReStore; four more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn appears to be getting reflagged; answers to the "Where in Santa Barbara…?" roundup of restaurant restrooms; two new exhibits at Sullivan Goss; opening date for Highway 217/Hollister Avenue roundabouts. 1
February 16, 2024
Santa Barbara Airport Has Added “VIP Concierge Service”
Plus: The Biltmore now intends to fill in its unpermitted pool; Heidi Merrick archive sale; Habitat for Humanity is looking to reopen its Restore store; progress for the Electrify America charging station; Orlebar Brown opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Los Patos roundabout construction to start soon; retreat center on Painted Cave Road; Namaste clothing boutique is moving. 9
July 23, 2020
Burning Questions
- 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?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
- Why Do Rocket Launches Look the Way They Do?
- How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?
Recent Comments
Hmmm I’m not sure I believe that The Lovin’ Spoonful will reopen in the next few weeks. The same sign has been in the window… — Tracy M
I cannot imagine a worse location for a Re-Store. No parking. Overtly difficult access via one-way streets and a steady stream of tourists and homeless… — Sam Tababa
Mystery graffiti, Red- no SCE Blue-no water Green- no sewer — Rick
Lasting seven years, nowadays feels monumental. Look at Coast Village Road's track record. I appreciate Merci for being genuine and consistent. Dinner looks great and… — ES Corchero
How long is a “longtime” — Art
The listing agent says it sold for $3.5 million (and I see the $2.799 million on Redfin, but I don't know what that's about). — Erik Torkells
I agree. I walk by this house often. I can't imagine paying $3.5 million for it. Thought I did notice a closing price change to… — Eliza
Ricardo Ave does have incredible views, but that is a bonkers price for a former hoarder house. — Heidi Smith
Erik, Your 'Walk With Me' write-ups are always entertaining and inspiring! Thanks :-) — zoe
Man oh man, that's a lot to digest! Us old-timers remember when the Bankruptcy Court was the lovely I. Magnin store.... i worked at 1900… — Leslie Westbrook