In the heart of Carpinteria, where the pace is slower and the ocean air seems to soften everything it touches, something special has quietly taken root. At 700 Linden Avenue, what was once a cluster of tired storefronts has become Linden Square — a thoughtfully reimagined courtyard where the town’s creative pulse is alive and well.
This transformation didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of years of vision, collaboration, and care from a group of people who love this beachside town and wanted to give something back. One of those people is Jodi G, a Santa Barbara-based designer whose work is known for blending effortless beauty with a deep sense of place. With over two decades of experience shaping homes and businesses along the coast, she brought her signature touch to the project — equal parts coastal charm, natural texture, and intuitive flow.
“We wanted to create a place where people could just be,” says Jodi. “Have a coffee, meet a friend, grab something to eat, let the kids run around — but also feel like they’re somewhere a little special.”…