Corporate Events at The Union
Where your team disconnects from the office and reconnects with each other.
Multi-day strategy sessions, leadership summits, and board meetings with full privacy. Your team gets the entire property — meeting spaces, dining, saloon, and overnight accommodations — without sharing a wall.
Inquire about datesBreak out of the conference room. Indoor and outdoor spaces, chef-curated meals, wine country tastings, and a historic saloon for post-session bonding. Built for groups of 15 to 100.
Inquire about datesFrom intimate client appreciation dinners to full-scale holiday parties, create memorable moments that strengthen relationships. In-house catering, custom cocktails, and a venue your guests will talk about for years.
Inquire about datesA cinematic backdrop for press trips, influencer retreats, product launches, and content creation weekends. From the western saloon to the rose garden, every corner of the property photographs beautifully. Only 2.5 hours from Los Angeles.
Inquire about datesThe entire 145-year-old estate is yours alone. No shared spaces, no other events, no distractions. Complete privacy for confidential meetings and focused work.
Rose garden for receptions, brick terrace for working lunches, grand room for presentations, saloon for evening celebrations. Seamless flow with weather backup.
Executive Chef Noban Shahid crafts seasonal Central Coast menus tailored to your group — from breakfast working sessions to multi-course client dinners.
Local Santa Barbara wines, craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails. Tiered packages from casual happy hours to premium full-service bars.
Including the Presidential Suite and Governor's Suite. Your team meets, dines, and stays without leaving the property. Two-night minimum with full buyout.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, ample free parking, and easy load-in for AV, staging, and vendor equipment. Hybrid-ready for remote team members.
The 1880 Union Hotel has been a backdrop for iconic moments for over a century — from Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson's "Say Say Say" music video to a feature in British Vogue. Every space on the property — the western saloon, rose garden, vintage guest rooms, and sunlit terrace — photographs beautifully from every angle, making the Union an ideal setting for brand activations, influencer retreats, press trips, and content creation weekends. We provide the setting, the catering, the accommodations, and the privacy. You bring the vision.
FAQs
Ready to start planning your Los Alamos corporate events or brand activations at the historic 1880 Union Hotel?
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Where is the 1880 Union Hotel located? We are located in beautiful Los Alamos, California, in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country on the Central Coast.
45 minutes north of Santa Barbara
35 minutes south of San Luis Obispo
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Does the 1880 Union Hotel host corporate events and meetings? Yes! We specialize in full-service corporate retreats, executive meetings, team-building events, holiday parties, client dinners, and company celebrations. Our historic property offers both indoor and outdoor spaces with a professional, inspiring California vibe.
What types of corporate events do you host? From intimate board meetings to large-scale company offsites, we accommodate annual retreats, leadership summits, product launches, team-building workshops, holiday gatherings, and client appreciation events. Exclusive buyouts are available for full privacy.
When do I need to confirm my final guest count? Your guaranteed guest count is due 15 days prior to your event by 12:00 PM PST. This number cannot be reduced afterward and will be the minimum you are billed for (or actual attendance, whichever is higher).
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Do you have on-site accommodations? Yes! The 1880 Union Hotel has 9 beautifully restored guest rooms perfect for overnight corporate retreats or multi-day events.
9 rooms feature full en-suite bathrooms
Additional shared amenities include: 2 powder rooms and 1 dedicated shower room All guests enjoy access to a cozy kitchenette, poker room, sitting area, and reading room — ideal for informal breakout sessions or downtime between meetings.
Is a full property buyout required to book rooms? Yes, a full buyout is required with a two night minimum stay.
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Do you allow outside catering? All food is prepared and served by our in-house culinary team led by Executive Chef Noban Shahid, featuring seasonal Central Coast flavors. Outside catering may be permitted only with prior approval from the Events Manager (e.g., food trucks or specialty vendors) and may incur additional fees. Cakes and specialty desserts are welcome with advance approval.
Can guests take leftover food home? No. In accordance with California Department of Health regulations, food may not leave the event space.
What types of menus do you offer? Our in-house team creates fully customized menus inspired by the season and local Central Coast ingredients. Options include plated dinners, family-style service, buffets, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, late-night snacks, and more. We happily accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests.
Do you have late-night snack options? Yes! We offer a variety of fun late-night bites such as curly fries, chicken tenders, carnitas loaded fries, chicken & waffles, LA street dogs, sliders, s’mores bites, and mini cinnamon rolls.
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Can we bring our own alcohol? No. The 1880 Union Hotel is the sole licensed provider of alcoholic beverages on property. We do allow approved outside wine with a corkage fee (management approval required in advance).
What bar options are available? We offer tiered open-bar packages featuring local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and full premium spirits, as well as consumption-based bar service. Champagne toasts and table-side wine service are also available.
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What time can our wedding end?
Indoor events: may continue until 2:00 AM
Outdoor events & amplified music: must end by 10:00 PM (county noise ordinance). After 10:00 PM, celebrations move indoors.
What are the weather backup plans? We always have beautiful indoor spaces ready. Final weather calls are made as follows:
Breakfast events – 6:00 PM the evening prior
Lunch events – 8:00 AM same day
Dinner events – 12:00 PM same day
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Is the venue smoke-free? Yes, the entire indoor property is 100% smoke-free. Two designated outdoor smoking areas are provided (outside venue doors and in the Rose Garden).
Do you require security? We reserve the right to require licensed security for certain events. If needed, it will be arranged through a professional company at the client’s expense.
Can we bring our own décor, entertainment, or vendors? Absolutely! All outside vendors must provide proof of insurance and a signed vendor agreement. We monitor sound levels and approve staging, lighting, and power needs in advance.
What fees and taxes should we expect? All food & beverage is subject to a 21% service charge and current California sales tax.