Tag: Montecito Trails Foundation

March 16, 2022

A Stroll in the Summerland Countryside

Come along as Montecito Trails Foundation president Ashlee Mayfield and I explore the surprisingly rural trails and roads east of Summerland, peering through fences and dishing dirt along the way. 1

February 21, 2022

Is the County Really Taking Private Property for Trailhead Parking?

"Have you heard anything about 61 parking spaces being added along E. Mountain Drive near the Hot Springs trailhead? The county told a new resident that it's using eminent domain and cutting into people's properties." —J. 5

December 12, 2021

First Look Inside a Jeff Shelton Farmhouse

Plus: The bridge in the Casa Dorinda Open Space has been replaced; Caffe Luxxe was the victim of a smash-and-grab; renderings for a sexy Brutalist house in Carpinteria; Anacapa Architecture is moving to a State Street storefront; a new chapter for the former Avis building in the Funk Zone. 1

September 6, 2021

Two New Additions to Santa Ynez’s Shopping Scene

Plus: Big sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo store; high-tech parking enforcement; the Lumineers are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; suggestions on where to hike while the forest is closed; virtual presentation about the desalination plant; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.

July 20, 2021

Attractive Revamp of a Downtown Commercial Space

Plus: The parking situation on Riven Rock Road; Ridge Trail improvements; the county is seeking poll workers for the gubernatorial recall election; "dwelling units for artists in residence" proposed for Clay Studio; new fire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest; Midland School expansion; a visit to Star Rug Cleaners.

June 20, 2021

Folly Is Moving to Downtown Santa Barbara

Plus: Hidden path leading to Mission Rose Garden; nominations wanted for the People of the Year awards; how a proposed new house will affect the Old Pueblo Trail; cigar boxes for sale; great blue herons nesting in Carpinteria. 1

April 28, 2021

Big Estate Sale in Hope Ranch Starts Tomorrow

Plus: An update on the former Mackenzie Market building in San Roque; where the cormorants from Summerland have evidently relocated; unfolded trail maps, suitable for framing; prints of Jeff Shelton's hand-drawn architectural elevations; Santa Barbara Hives is opening a store in Carpinteria.

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.

February 11, 2021

The San Ysidro Creek Bridge Is Officially Open

Plus: Granada Theatre penthouse for rent; a tenant at the handsome new Monterey Colonial building on E. De La Guerra; the Cuyama Buckhorn's pool is opening; two more film festival awards; free e-bike demos downtown; a special message for hikers with dogs.

January 25, 2021

Bike-Sharing Launches This Thursday in Santa Barbara

Plus: The zoo's oldest resident has died; an easy way to help small businesses around here; survey about county recreation planning; Southwest airfares; aquatic rehab facility in the works at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital; a big new basement in Montecito; Elings Park tennis office remodel; new renderings of four-story building proposed for De La Vina Street.