The Union Hotel and Victorian Mansion | Why Tour Operators Bus

Union Hotel & Victorian Mansion: Where the Old West comes to life!

Calling all Bus Tour Operators!

On this page...

1. Why YOU?

2. Why UHVM?

3. Why Los Alamos and Central California?

4. A Special Offer to you

5. Contact Us / Sign-up for Newsletter

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WALK THROUGH OUR DOORS AND STEP BACK IN TIME... In the heart of Santa Barbara County, in a tiny western town that time has nearly forgotten, is a most unusual and romantic bed & breakfast, the Union Hotel and Victorian Mansion (UHVM). Here you will experience an adventure back in time and a trip into an intriguing world of fantasy.

Why YOU? What makes this place so GREAT for BUS TOUR OPERATORS?

Passengers need a breather? Looking for a place to stop between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara or Hearst Castle tours? We are so sure you and your passengers will love the adventure to the Union Hotel, we have a special offer for your below. And voluntary donations are always welcome as we put in a huge effort to keep the old hotel in true historic fashion.

Easy bus on/off access. Only 1/8 mile off HWY 101
Wide boulevard bus parking
We can fit any schedule - Escorts can call as they drive into town
We can be open any day of the week
We can accommodate tours with (in our incredible dining room) or without lunches .
We can do ½ hour tours or 2 hour tours depending on your time constraints
We practice 'Old West Saloon Therapy' in our authentic saloon
Incredible antique shoppes in town
Smack dab in the middle of wine country
coordinate your bus tour with one of our fun events!
group special rates on tours and dinners!

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Why UHVM?
We are PERFECT for adventure, cultural, and historic tours!

as seen on Huell Howser's California's Gold... which has aired repeatedly on KCET.

1. We're unique... First and foremost, we are unique; The Union Hotel was built in the 1880's as a stagecoach stop of California for Wells Fargo. All three of our buildings are listed as California Historical Landmarks. Our hotel and mansion are period pieces, not just hotel rooms.

We are PERFECT for adventure, cultural, and historic tours.

And boy, do we have a history! Our real life stories are guaranteed to make you giggle. Over the last 120 years it has seen many changes, but all add to the luxurious beauty and eccentric nature of the Mansion and Hotel. We can give you an escorted tour where guests have to find the hidden bathrooms, and look for the secrets. By the time the tour is complete, your guests will be laughing and entertained. Our stories about our checkered past are endless.

2. It's a beautiful place... there's something to a place that have withstood the test of time. Over 100 years of history have added charm and personality to this one-of-a-kind hotel.

Fabulous garden, with victorian relecting pool, koi pond, heart shaped gazebo.
Large hedge maze to get lost in!
An authentic Old West saloon with a long and mysterious history - called "one of the prettiest gin mills in the State of California". Johnny Cash played here before becoming famous.
upstairs Parlour with glowing ruby lamps, past the red and a velvet sofa
Incredible dining room with chandeliers and authentic seating
Interesting theme rooms in the Victorian Mansion; Victorian Mansion built in 1864 now houses curious theme rooms.
Authentic western rooms in the Union Hotel built in the 1880s.

3. We Host Incredible Events... In addition to being a great place to host birthdays, retirement parties, dinner parties, hotel tours, class reunions, business retreats and our world-famous Stagecoach Murder Mystery, we have...

Antiques Dealer Tours and Displays - Our docents are vested in California history, Santa Barbara history, stagecoach history, railroad history, and prohibition era history.
Garden Parties such as the Spring Garden Social and Scavenger Hunt
Fun Historic events such as the Civil War Christmas Ball and Prohibition Parties; travelers from Hollywood to Hearst Castle stopped to refill their flasks in the 1920’s .
Old West events like Poker Tournaments
Wine events like the Cabernet Franc Fest and Lucas-Lewellen Winemaker Dinner
WE HAVE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES TO ENTERTAIN YOU!
SEE A COMPLETE LISTING OF PARTY IDEAS >>>
SEE A COMPLETE LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS ON OUR CALENDAR >>>

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Why Los Alamos and Central California?

Directions to 1880 Union Hotel: 362 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440

Yes, we are smack dab in wine country as seen in the movie, "Sideways"...

1. Location - It's Closer Than You Think... Located in Central California, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. We are a mere...

15 minutes from Solvang (another great tourist attraction)
about 50 minutes south of San Luis Obispo
about 1 hour north of Santa Barbara
about 2.5 hours north of Los Angeles, and
4 hours south of San Francisco

Los Alamos is also conveniently located 'on the way' to Hearst Castle. In history, the UHVM was a movie star stop between Los Angeles and Hearst Castle.

2. Incredible Wine Country... Los Alamos is only 15 minutes away from 38 wineries (and growing!) Located in Central California has its advantages!

3. Antique Shopping Paradise... Los Alamos has over a dozen antique shoppes, covering early California antiques as well as traditional antiques from all over the nation.

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A Special Offer

We are so sure you and your passengers will love the adventure to the Union Hotel, that we will give you the first tour for FREE. We will, of course, always comp your tour operator and escort every time you visit us!

Voluntary donations are always welcome as we put in a huge effort to keep the old hotel in true historic fashion.

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Join Newsletter / Contact Information

Join the UHVM Tour Operator mailing list... for updates on group tours! We send out a Tour Operator electronic mailer about 4-6 times per year. Within you will find great ideas on how to explore Central California, and potential group discounts!