Spring Wine Weekend Series · 2026

The hotel
is open again.

For the first time in over a decade, the 1880 Union Hotel is welcoming individual guests. Four curated wine weekends — winemaker dinners, vineyard luncheons, and two nights in a room that carries 140 years of history.

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Apr 10

"The Long Play" Lo-Fi Wines · Apr 10 – 12

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Apr 17

"Rooted in the Valley" McKinney Family Vineyards · Apr 17 – 19

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Apr 24

"Letters in the Garden" Koehler Winery · Apr 24 – 26

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May 1

"Demeter's Harvest" Demetria Estate · May 1 – 3

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Weddings & Private Events · Los Alamos, CA

The whole
property.
Yours alone.

One of the few venues in Santa Barbara Wine Country where the entire property — every room, every garden, the historic saloon — is exclusively yours for the weekend. No other events. No shared spaces. Just you, your people, and 140 years of California history.

300 Max guests

9 Onsite rooms

2am Indoor curfew

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100% Exclusive Buyout No other events on property — ever. Your wedding is the only thing happening all weekend.

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9 Onsite Guest Rooms Including the Bridal Suite with private balcony and the Governor's Suite — your guests never have to leave.

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Late Night Until 2am Most venues end at 10pm. The historic western saloon keeps your celebration going until 2 in the morning.

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Santa Barbara Wine Country 2.5 hours from Los Angeles. Destination feel without destination commitment.

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Featured in British Vogue Best of Zola 2026 · 4.7 stars on Google with 234 reviews.

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History

Built in 1880, the Union Hotel has welcomed travelers, pioneers, and dreamers for more than a century. Today, it continues to stand as a living landmark of Los Alamos, blending authentic history with modern celebrations.

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Dimly lit bar with wooden counter and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a wooden wall in the background at the western saloon at 1880 Union Hotel a premier late night wedding venue in California

The Saloon

Raise a Glass to the Past, Present & Future

Step inside the 1880 Union Saloon, a true Old West landmark and the heart of our late-night wedding celebrations. This historic saloon offers couples and their guests a rare opportunity to keep the party going long after the reception ends—making the 1880 Union Hotel one of Santa Barbara wine country’s premier wedding venues for late-night after-parties.

With its original bar, vintage details, and timeless atmosphere, the Saloon creates an unforgettable setting for celebrations that stretch well into the night.

What the Saloon Offers