A three-tiered afternoon tea service in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn

A Timeless Ritual

Afternoon Tea

Served in the gardens of our historic estate

Tea at the Estate

A leisurely afternoon of tea, pastries, and a little indulgence.

Join us at the Simpson House Inn for our take on the timeless Afternoon Tea tradition. Each seating features a curated selection of fine teas, house-made pastries, delicate sandwiches, and classic accompaniments, served within the gardens and cozy parlors of our historic manor.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply treating yourself, Afternoon Tea at Simpson House is an afternoon worth savoring. Overnight guests may add tea service to any stay; seatings are also open to visitors by reservation.

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The gardens and veranda of the Simpson House Inn

Make an Afternoon of It

Pair Tea with a Stay

Afternoon Tea is loveliest unhurried. Pair your seating with a night in one of our fifteen rooms and cottages and let the ritual stretch into an evening in the gardens.

Explore the Rooms

Santa Barbara · Est. 1874

Afternoon Tea in the Garden

Served daily · One until four o’clock

From the Oven

Rosemary Scone Wildflower honey butter, fig preserves

From the Garden Kitchen

A daily selection, varying with the season

Open-Faced

Smoked Salmon Breakfast radish, avocado mousse, basil, Oat Bakery focaccia

Fig & Chèvre Mission fig, pickled black walnut, mint, Oat Bakery rye

Summer Stone Fruit & Stracciatella Olive oil, Maldon salt, basil, Oat Bakery focaccia

Finger Sandwiches

Curried Egg Salad Mango chutney, mint, whole grain bread

Cucumber & Boursin Garden dill, lemon zest, marble rye

Pastry & Sweets

A changing selection from the estate garden & Central Coast seasons

Farmers Market Fruit Tartlet Whipped mascarpone, seasonal fruit

Olive Oil Cake Olive oil sponge, orange-vanilla crème, citrus icing

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Local berries, Twenty-Four Blackbirds chocolate

Simpson House Cookie Earl Grey–cardamom shortbread, orange icing

The Tea Caddy

Scottish Breakfast · Earl Grey · Darjeeling · Jasmine Green · Chamomile · Garden Mint

Champagne & sparkling rosé, by the glass