Tag: Sandpiper Golf Club

June 17, 2025

40 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 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 9, 2025

The George Floyd Mural Has Been Painted Over

Other recent news: San Marcos Growers nursery will close at the end of the year; Las Alturas landslide house demolished; more on the Sandpiper Golf Club proposal; World War II relic destroyed by storm; Heal the Ocean's appeal of the Rosewood Miramar Beach project; Moby Dick mural needs attention. 8

December 27, 2024

Goleta Is Reducing Speed Limits on Most Major Streets

Other recent news: Problematic oil pipeline may get reactivated; El Capitán State Beach campgrounds to be off-limits for a year; another local judge is in hot water; Sandpiper Golf Club claims it may have to close; Beach Baby Kids Boutique is closing; the tree of the month. 9

September 7, 2024

The Handmade Trail on Butterfly Beach

Plus: Sandpiper Golf Club's proposed new layout; Planned Parenthood's annual book sale; crackdown on outdoor shopping in Summerland; Malcolm Gladwell to speak here; work to begin on the county's big Probation Department building downtown; paintings by Carolyn Hubbs. 2

July 10, 2024

The 44 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: a wave of change in Montecito, an internationally renowned chef, spinoffs by several local favorites, Acme Hospitality's latest Funk Zone project, an old-school deli, beachfront dining, a brasserie, a glamorous addition to Ojai, a pair of donut shops, and much more. 13

April 21, 2024

The New Tenant of the Oliver’s Building

More food news: The menu and interior at Nick the Greek; the rumor about SY Kitchen taking the Via Vai space; Cagami Ramen said to be opening in Goleta; the name of the Public Market's bars; possible pivot for the former McKenzie Market; update on Rory's Place in Ojai; praise for Rori's flavor of the month; Ethnic Breads's retail bakery in Goleta has opened; more on the plan to turn a historic gas station into a café. 12

April 14, 2024

Oliver’s Is Closing This Week

More food news: Opening date for Oat Bakery's outpost at the Montecito Country Mart; new restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course and the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café; profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; Na Na Thai's special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo; checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn's flagship restaurant. 6

December 5, 2020

Three-Week Stay-at-Home Order Starts Sunday at Midnight

What must close and what may stay open, with restrictions. Other recent news: Sandpiper Golf Club wants to build a new underground clubhouse; Santa Barbara geologist Mike Hoover's new book about our water situation.

June 28, 2020

No July 4 Festivities in Santa Barbara or Goleta

And gatherings of 10 or more, even outdoors, are forbidden. Other recent news: County Covid-19 cases are increasing, but hospitals are handling the burden; you can now text 911; Cottage Health's new urgent-care center; two golf courses still closed; proposed changes to four-story development on Milpas.