On 10 Oct 2005 17:32:12 -0700, wrote in
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That place is (IMHO) a prime candidate for a radical upgrade - kind of
run down, but in a really prime location (walking distance to the beach
and University).

It sounds like just what Mr. Honeck asked for, but it's probably too
far away from the corn belt to be seriously considered.

Other than the occasional rainstorm, Santa Barbara has generally good
weather in the winter - lots of sunny days, temps in the 50s and 60s.

Being located on the on the beach, it does get its share of fog, but
It's hard to find any place in the country with a better climate.

Check on the Airport Master Plan, though - they may have something
else in mind for the space.

David Johnson

Good point. There is some Master Plan information he
http://www.flysba.com/?pageID=54 but I wasn't able to find anything by
searching for 'motel' nor 'hotel'. Some more information he
http://gis.ca.gov/catalog/BrowseRecord.epl?id=3425