January 15, 2026
Tag: Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara Passed a Temporary Rent Freeze
Other recent news: A local man's tale of being deported by ICE; 72-hour "festival ban" for Deltopia weekend; Santa Barbara Airport's efforts to cope with flooding; another attempt to allow drilling on public land; Santa Barbara Dojo opened in Goleta; the Montecito Inn is redecorating again; changes to commuter train service; Highway 1 fully reopen in Big Sur; tours of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing; a fascinating ad. 7
October 20, 2024
Lion’s Tale Opens Tonight on Coast Village Road
"We spend a lot of time in hotel bars when we travel," says Misty Orman, and she and husband Brandon Ristaino have channeled that experience into Lion's Tale, their new lounge at the Montecito Inn. Plus, there's a concise, French-leaning menu by the Sama Sama chefs. 7
September 18, 2024
The Harbor Restaurant Reopens Next Week
More food news: The Montecito Inn's forthcoming bar has a name; the menu at Happy Cat Eats; Upper Village restaurant can finally start construction; Summerland's Sweet Wheel farmstand has moved; Santa Playa Mariscos is very near opening; Ojai gelato shop to close. 10
June 6, 2024
The Good Lion Folks Are Opening a Bar at the Montecito Inn
More food news: What's in store for The Palms in Carpinteria; the owner of the Derf's building is said to be talking to prospective tenants; Local has cut weekday lunch service; return of the Santa Barbara Greek Festival; update on Fairview Gardens Farm; Seven Bar & Kitchen now has a vacation rental. 9
May 30, 2024
June 12, 2020
A Bunch of Restaurant Updates
Including further details about two waterfront restaurants and opening dates for Sprouts supermarket, Coast & Olive at the Montecito Inn, and Noemi pizzeria. More food news: San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse reopens soon, but not Plow & Angel; Bell's is adding a service charge; artwork at Lucky Llama; new Rosewood Miramar Beach event space. 2
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