Welcome to The 1880 Union Hotel

The 1880 Union Hotel is a historic landmark where the romance of the old west meets the beauty of the wine country all within the charm of the Victorian era. It is nestled in the little town of Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County. The city of Los Alamos is home to antique shops, art studios, and restaurants. It is centrally located in the heart of wine country and close to shopping in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

The comfortable décor of this hotel is reminiscent of California's past and is highlighted with touches of Victorian elegance. The Union Hotel, once an original Wells Fargo Stagecoach stop and telegraph office, housed the many travelers thru California.

History, beauty, charm and comfort has created a unique place to stay at The Union Hotel.

So whether its a romantic weekend getaway, honeymoon, anniversary, relaxing vacation, wine tasting excursion or business trip - we hope you think of The Union Hotel for your accommodations.

We have a musical history too! Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson filmed the video "Say, Say, Say" in the Union Hotel. Jon Bonjovi filmed his, "Bang A Drum" here with Chris LaDeaux, Joh nny Cash used to play in what is now the dining room in the 50's, early in his career Jimmy Messina has held his Songwriters Workshops here The Union Hotel at that time was what was known as a roadhouse, on the original hwy 101 (they improved the hwy and moved it 1/4 mile west).

Don't wait to book your stay at The Historic Union Hotel. You won't forget it after you've experienced one of our 14 rooms, each uniquely decorated to beautifully depict the era. You will feel as if you have been taken back to a time long forgotten. Relaxation is our key goal at the Union Hotel. Feel free to rest in your peaceful guest room or join your party in the parlor for a game of chess or a nice book by the fireplace and a cup of tea. You won't have to look far for the finest in restaurants, The Union Hotel has opened a heartwarming restaurant with the same wonderful style as the hotel itself. Enjoy a fantastic meal, stop in the saloon and enjoy one of our local microbrews, a glass of wine from one of our finest local vineyards or an original cocktail from our fully stocked bar.