THE UPHAM HOTEL - Santa Barbara CA 1404 De La Vina Street 93101

1404 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States

In Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara)

9.2

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The Upham Hotel offers a range of amenities including a restaurant, spa, complimentary continental breakfast, and a 24/7 front desk.

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Free WiFi

Off-street parking

Dry cleaning/laundry service

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Reviews

"Cottage"

Everybody was very friendly, helpful.

Jude B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 11 to Fri Jun 12 2026 at a $484.99 average nightly rate.

"Nice people great location"

Staff very helpful. Evening wine a nice touch. Convenient to State St.

Tim S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 08 to Tue Feb 10 2026 at a $261.99 average nightly rate.

"The Review"

The common areas were terrific. The breakfast setup was spot on. This was especially good during the Christmas season. Very festive. The restaurant was amazing. Food, cocktails and service were outstanding.

Mark H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 27 to Sun Dec 28 2025 at a $499.55 average nightly rate.

"Charles Miller Review."

Wonderful place with very friendly and helpful employees. Loved our stay and will come back.

Charles M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 27 to Tue Sep 30 2025 at a $224.00 average nightly rate.

"Great Staff."

Enjoyed the Upham. Good morning coffee. Quiet room.

Gloria B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 18 to Fri Sep 19 2025 at a $400.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara, a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bistro Amasa serving guests of The Upham Hotel.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Arlington Theater - 0.1 mi
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 0.3 mi
Old Spanish Days - 0.3 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 0.3 mi
Alameda Park - 0.4 mi
Alice Keck Memorial Garden - 0.4 mi
Hill Carrillo Adobe - 0.5 mi
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra - 0.5 mi
Lobero Theater - 0.6 mi
Presidio Santa Barbara - 0.6 mi
Downtown Santa Barbara - 0.6 mi
De la Guerra Plaza - 0.6 mi
Oak Park - 0.7 mi
Santa Barbara Convalescent Hsp - 0.9 mi
Mission Santa Barbara - 1.0 mi
Santa Barbara Bowl - 1.2 mi
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 1.2 mi
Santa Barbara City College - 1.2 mi
Santa Barbara Museum History - 1.3 mi
Santa Barbara Carriage Museum - 1.3 mi
Burton Mound - 1.3 mi
West Beach - 1.4 mi
Earl Warren Showgrounds - 1.5 mi
Stearns Wharf - 1.6 mi
Leadbetter Beach - 1.6 mi
Santa Barbara Harbor - 1.6 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 1.6 mi
Elings Park - 1.7 mi
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 2.1 mi
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2.4 mi
Arroyo Burro Beach - 2.4 mi
Tenet Healthcare Corp - 2.6 mi
Westmont College - 3.4 mi
Downtown Montecito - 3.7 mi
University of Santa Barbara - 5.6 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital - 5.7 mi
Downtown Goleta - 6.8 mi
Pacifica Graduate Institute - 7.4 mi
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 7.5 mi
Goleta Amtrak Station - 7.6 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.

The Upham Hotel and Garden Cottages is the oldest continuously operating hostelry in Southern California, situated on an acre of gardens in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Close enough, but not too close, to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara possesses a beautiful natural setting by the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. It is a red-tile, white-adobe, flower-decked town evoking romanticized Spanish California. Just two blocks off State Street, within easy walking distance of several restaurants, shops, theatres and tasting rooms.

Local Attractions

Beach, Zoo, Downtown, Shopping, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Museums, Gardens, Wine tasting

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2010

Floors: 2

Rooms: 50

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 50

Suites: 3

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi

Nightly Parking: $0

Total Taxes: 12.00%

Total Misc Fees: $3.65 USD

Cancellation: 3 Day, groups must cancel by release date given.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Garden
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No accessible shuttle
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Number of restaurants - 1
Off-street parking
Outdoor furniture
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Terrace
Uncovered parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Water dispenser
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Green Sustainability

We have a recycling program

Airport & Shuttle Info

SBA (Santa Barbara) Airport is less than 9 miles away, a 15-20 minute ride by car. Yellow cab offers Upham guests a preferred rate of $28.00 when called from the airport upon arrival. Hotel can make return arrangements to the airport.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: There are Shuttle services that provide transportation from the airport. From LAX (Los Angeles), we recommend Santa Barbara Airbus for transportation to Santa Barbara. The pick up and drop off hotel, The Hyatt Centric, is just two miles from the hotel and a short cab ride away.

Breakfast Information

Continental Breakfast includes fresh baked goods, fruit, yogurt, cereals, oatmeal, fruit and juices.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Parking Info

We do not charge for parking

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Jeannine's Bakery - A charming bakery offering delicious pastries and breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Lunch Los Agaves - A local favorite for authentic Mexican cuisine. Located 0.7 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Dinner The Lark - A popular farm-to-table restaurant known for its innovative dishes. Located 0.5 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Activity Explore the Santa Barbara Courthouse - A beautiful Spanish-Moorish style courthouse with stunning views from the clock tower. Located 0.4 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Handlebar Coffee Roasters - Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee and a light breakfast. Located 0.2 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Lunch Santa Barbara Public Market - A vibrant food hall offering a variety of cuisines. Located 0.6 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Dinner The Lark - Enjoy another delightful dinner at The Lark. Located 0.5 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Activity Visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of art from various periods and cultures. Located 0.7 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Scarlett Begonia - Indulge in a delicious breakfast with a creative twist. Located 0.4 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Lunch Brophy Bros. - Enjoy fresh seafood and waterfront views at this popular seafood restaurant. Located 1.2 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Dinner The Lark - Conclude your stay with a memorable dinner at The Lark. Located 0.5 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Activity Stearns Wharf - Take a leisurely stroll along the historic pier and enjoy the ocean views. Located 1.1 miles from The Upham Hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about The Upham Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Upham Hotel have?

There are 50 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Upham Hotel?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Upham Hotel?

Continental Breakfast includes fresh baked goods, fruit, yogurt, cereals, oatmeal, fruit and juices.

What parking is available at The Upham Hotel?

We do not charge for parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary