Est. 1880 · Los Alamos, California · Santa Barbara Wine Country
1880 Union Hotel
A 145-year-old California landmark reimagined for weddings, gatherings, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of wine country.
British Vogue
Featured in
4.7 ★
234 Google reviews
2am
Late-night curfew
9 Rooms
Onsite lodging
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What brings you to the Union?
One historic property. Endless possibilities.
Weddings

Full-property buyouts, 9 guest rooms, late-night saloon celebrations until 2am. From intimate elopements to 300-guest weekends.

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Corporate Events

Executive retreats, team offsites, product launches, and brand activations in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country.

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Celebrations

Birthdays, baby showers, bar & bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, family reunions, and celebrations of life.

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The Saloon

A true Old West landmark. Craft cocktails, chef-driven bar bites, and live music. Open Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4–9pm.

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The Rooms

9 beautifully restored guest rooms including the Presidential Suite and Governor's Suite. Stay where the celebration happens.

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Love letters from our couples

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Reviews for 1880 Union Hotel on Instagram from family of the bride saying "[the 1880 union hotel] is amazing! This weekend was perfect [heart hands]"
Exquisite catering by Executive Chef Noban Shahid for Vicky & Tom's April 2024 Wedding. 1880 Union Hotel has full in-house catering and staffing services for weddings allowing couples to curate custom menus that fit their unique style and taste.
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Instagram review for 1880 Union Hotel from bride Rebecca Sauter saying" Best Venue Ever"
Union Garden Lawn decorated in florals for Bride Natalia & Groom Tyler's November 11, 2023 featured in British Vogue. The Union Garden features a fairytale wedding gazebo and ivy-lined brick walls that will have you feeling like you are at an Italian
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Review of 1880 Union Hotel from bride Cate saying "The most incredible day (and weekend!) of our lives! Everything was perfection thank you @1880union"
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Front of 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos California with ivy turning red for fall. Premier fall destination wedding venue located only 2.5 hours from Los Angeles in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country.
Grooms men playing poker in private grooms suite at 1880 Union Hotel the premier destination wedding venue with onsite lodging in Califonia.
Review of 1880 Union Hotel from Bride Rachel saying "The best venue in the world!! Couldn't recommend anything more."
Pool table at The Saloon at 1880 Union Hotel, the best wedding venue with late-night after party hours. Keep the wedding going till 2am in the onsite saloon with pool, shuffle board and private bar.
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A warmly lit wedding table decorated with floral centerpieces and candles at an elegant evening event at 1880 Union Hotel's brick terrace where we hold outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions with in-house catering and staffing.
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Review of 1880 Union Hotel from real bride Anelisse saying "The wedding of my dreams (Heart eye emoji) Will remember this [wedding] venue forever!"
A bride and groom having a romantic moment together in a field of tall golden grass during sunset outside 1880 Union Hotel, California's best Wedding venue with onsite accommodations in Los Alamos, CA
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Historic black-and-white photo of the Union Hotel's original facade, in an ornate frame

Where legends have gathered since 1880

From stagecoach travelers and Gold Rush dreamers to Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, and a feature in British Vogue — the Union Hotel has been the backdrop for extraordinary moments for nearly 150 years. Now it's your turn.

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Join us this Thursday at The Union Saloon for a ✨haunted✨Halloween party and costume contest 🎃🖤 RSVP here: https://1880unionhotel.as.me/halloween2026 The party will go from 4-9pm and the contest winners will be announced at 8pm. Winners receive a
“What will the ivy look like on our wedding day?” 🌿 It’s one of the questions we hear most, and the answer depends on when you say yes to your date. The ivy on our 1880 building changes all year, from fresh spring green to deep su
Good hospitality is in the details. 🥂 One thing we are particularly meticulous about at the Union is our in-house catering and bar service. From the first cocktail at happy hour to the last bite at the after-party, we believe every guest should fee
Make yourself at home 💌 When reimagining the Union Lobby & Ballroom, our vision was simple: create spaces that honor the history and character of the hotel while bringing in all the comforts of the present. Most importantly, plenty of cozy plac
Something unusual is happening at the Union Hotel this Halloween weekend… Project Shh is bringing its original immersive weekend experience to Los Alamos for the first time. Two nights of storytelling, long dinners, good wine, Los Alamos hi
Los Alamos was barely a town when J.D. Snyder built the Union Hotel in 1880. Since then, the building has survived a mysterious fire, an arson scandal that gripped the county, and a decades-long vacancy, only to be reborn as one of Central California
Last night we got to host the first dinner in the @tastesyv series ✨ We are so proud of our culinary team, Chef Noban & Chef Darren, for doing not one but two courses for the dinner. Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us la