The Upham Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel offers 50 rooms including suites, bungalows, and standard rooms. Rooms feature private patios, wood-burning fireplaces, sitting areas, and modern walk-in showers. The Laurel Suite includes 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, while the Sycamore Suite has a jacuzzi tub. All rooms include high-speed WiFi, HDMI ports, USB charging ports, terrycloth robes, and private garden entrances.

Louie's Restaurant serves California comfort food using locally sourced ingredients. The menu features classic dishes paired with local wines. Guests can enjoy morning pastries, fruit, coffee, and tea. A 5pm wine happy hour is available daily in the reception area with leather wing chairs and a fireplace.

The property features lush gardens with Adirondack chairs, benches by a fountain, a gazebo, and shaded patio areas. Guests can access a sunroom and lounge for morning coffee or evening wine. The hotel maintains its original 1911 family ownership and combines historic charm with modern amenities.

Located in downtown Santa Barbara, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the beach and Stearns Wharf. It's near Paseo Nuevo shopping center, Santa Barbara Museum of Art (0.5 km), and The Historic La Arcada Courtyard (0.5 km). Santa Barbara Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Free on-site parking is available first-come, first-served.

Services include a computer and printer, assistance with recommendations and reservations, and day trip planning. Certified service animals are allowed in compliance with ADA regulations. The property has multiple buildings with staircases but no elevators. Some rooms are accessible, including the Garden Cottage Fireplace King ADA with tub/shower.