Fondly known as “Makeout Point,” Cliff Drive’s ocean overlook between Hendry’s Beach and Hope Ranch has attracted Santa Barbara locals and tourists alike for decades, offering an idyllic spot to enjoy an early-morning coffee, spend a hot summer afternoon, or catch a sunset. But for nearby residents, the late-night noise from speeding cars, burnouts, and groups lingering into the early morning at the pullout has become an ongoing frustration.
Public Works Operations Manager Adam Hendel said there wasn’t one specific incident that prompted the city to block off the pullout with barricades in early June. Instead, the decision followed years of complaints from residents and concerns about public safety.
“We’ve been hearing a lot of complaints from the residents and public about the noise, especially the nuisance activities at night,” Hendel said…