June 4, 2021
Plus: First look at the revamped Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing; new tenant coming to Coast Village strip mall; a visit to the Mount Calvary Monastery & Retreat House, on the market for $10.9 million; a mineral named after Santa Barbara.
April 22, 2021
Plus: Laundromat building on De La Vina to receive a fancy renovation; a new local news-and-opinion outlet; the former Mount Calvary Monastery & Retreat House got another price cut; petition for a better aquatics center at the revamped Ortega Park.
September 3, 2020
On five acres next to the Mission, the property has 21 bedrooms, a chapel, a meditation hut, and lush gardens. It's closing because there aren't enough monks to staff it. 2
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Make that water slide invite a +1 !!!!! — Rob
At some point, Santa Barbara has to admit we have more restaurants than people to fill them (tourists and locals combined). I’m always amazed banks… — Seth
Erik: Sweetaly has outdoor seating now. I, too, was confused that dark chocolate is on the Sorbetti menu and not the Gelato menu. I recommend… — Tom Hinshaw
Agree, the tipping is out of control and adds a significant amount to your final bill. Their expectation that 20% is the minimum starting point… — David
I visited Sweetaly and thoroughly enjoyed their gelato - it’s excellent quality, bursting with flavor, not too sweet. It’s a great addition to State Street.… — David
Unless exceptional…restaurants in Santa Barbara are going to struggle to stay open with most charging more and more each time I open the menu. And… — Cee Oh
Hi Erik, as the real estate aficionado you are, I'm curious about your preference for Redfin vs. Zillow listing links. Have you found benefits with… — HM