Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Union Hotel

Photographed by James King, October 11, 2019

1. The Union Hotel Marker

Inscription. Established in 1880, the original Union Hotel burned in 1893 but was rebuilt in 1915. The previous and present structures have been a part of Santa Barbara County history for over a century. The Union Hotel has hosted, and withstood, generations of travelers who came here via stagecoach, railroad and early motor car. Further, major business transactions, such as cattle trading, were conducted here. Its long tradition of hospitality, spanning major historical events such as World War I and II, the Great Depression, and Prohibition continue to this day.

Erected 2008 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Grand President Dwayne R. Gavin and Santa Barbara Parlor #116. (Marker Number 2008-4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 34° 44.612′ N, 120° 16.809′ W. Marker is in Los Alamos, California, in Santa Barbara County. It can be reached from Bell Street (California Route 135) west of Centennial

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Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is inside the fence, at the back of the patio area to the left of the hotel. Ask in the saloon or in the hotel and someone might be able to let you in for a look. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 362 Bell Street, Los Alamos CA 93440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1880 Union Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Los Alamos General Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of San Ramon (approx. 7.6 miles away); First Successful Cement Job (approx. 7.6 miles away); La Purisima Mission

Photographed by James King, October 11, 2019

2. The Union Hotel Marker

NSGW Grand President James King
"Took me years to find this one."

(approx. 8.9 miles away); a different marker also named La Purisima Mission (approx. 9.1 miles away); La Purisima Mission State Historic Park (approx. 9½ miles away); Rancho De Los Olivos Farmhouse (approx. 10.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Alamos.

From Behind The Marker Looking Toward the Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 11, 2019

3. From Behind The Marker Looking Toward the Hotel

NSGW Grand 2nd VP Ron Brocco
"It's right here!"

The Union Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

4. The Union Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2019, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2019, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on May 20, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.