been there. used to drive a truck up and down 101, the Cuesta Grade; burned out a set of brakes on what I recall is known as Gaviota Grade (or Pass) — the back road from SB to Santa Maria. I remember watching bulldozer plow firebreaks on nearly vertical mountainsides; Montecito...actually lived in Carpinteria. It used to be a nice little town in the ‘80’s. Gawd only knows what it’s like now.
Visited there once, not long ago, and was enchanted by the place. Until I checked out the real estate listings; egad! Definitely for the beautiful people.
Gawd only knows what it’s like now.
Actually hasn’t changed much, still Main St with a variety/hardware store and now more coffee shops and the Spot is still serving burgers...began summer vacations there is ‘54 and continued through teen years at the world’s safest beach! Wish I could afford to retire there...
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