March 31, 2026
Tag: The Starter Farm
Santa Barbara’s Coach Outlet Is Getting Upgraded to Full Brand Status
Plus: New art studio for kids downtown; Sirena women's boutique has moved; a wasted Funk Zone parking lot; tape on the trail; the answer to last weekend’s "Where in Santa Barbara…?"; the return of Tomatomania!; overhear anything interesting lately? 5
March 17, 2025
A Change of Direction at La Paloma
More food news: Two of the Dutch Garden's owners are moving on; Black Sheep now has a bar; New Orleans–style Friday lunch at Bar Lou; profile of wholesale baker La Gourmandise; new coffee-and-DJ hang-out party; everything you need to know about this year's Tomatomania. 8
March 24, 2024
Four More Shops Are Under Construction at the Miramar Resort
Plus: Venture Apparel Co. has opened on State Street; Ziggy Marley at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Montecito's Plant Gallery has closed; massive bounce house returning to Elings Park; new renderings of West Beach hotel; contest to decorate State Street Promenade barriers; Jeff Shelton penthouse is a vacation rental; Tomatomania! 14
Burning Questions
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- 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?
Recent Comments
Here’s a question: those tile “N” are found throughout town. One is on the end of the La Cumbre Rd overpass on the Hope Ranch… — Jonathan
Very much needed, like the format and the various subject matter that is not covered in other publications. Living in Ventura County I am always… — Lynn Jerry l
currently at 918 Chapala Street, is moving to 320 State Street (just below Gutierrez). — Tracy M
Right between 2941 and 2945 De La Vina St! — Jo Bernal
I’m sure safety concerns are the reason… lol — Zeljko
I watched the city council meeting on Tuesday and the same Jessica Grant, Transportation Planner with the city presented a plan for the Castillo street… — Dan O. Seibert
"Closed this week due to upkeep maintenance," according to an Instagram post. It's due to reopen on Monday. — Erik Torkells
Of the 17 views available on SB website - there are exactly 3 pedestrians, and 1 cyclist in total across all images. Is it really… — Ethan
I noticed Los Agaves Restaurant on Milpas was closed during dinner hours and had brown paper covering the window. Do you know why. Thanks — Robert Goluck
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