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What to do and see in Lompoc, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Lompoc (/ˈlɒmpoʊk/, LOM-poke) (Purisimeño: Lompo', "Stagnant Water" ) is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, on the west coast of the United States. The city was incorporated on August 13, 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Lompoc
1. Montemar Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Montemar is located in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto home to over 25 boutique wineries. We handcraft our wines from top vineyards in Santa Barbara with a particular focus on Sta Rita Hills. 8 different Pinot noirs allow for a fun tasting. We also love Rhone varietals. We have artisanal charcuterie and cheeses as well as over 8,000 square feet of fun - mostly our large outdoor patio where we have games, fire pits and a large organic garden. Did I mention the chair.
Reviewed By FastBulbousTapered - Oxnard, United States
We've been members of their wine club for years and Steve's access to some of the Santa Rita Hills AVA vineyards and his skill making excellent wines from those grapes is phenomenal. While he bottles several different Pinots from Bent Rock, Bouna Terra. Zotovitch, La Encantada Vineyards, he also does several Rhone style red wines as well all worth your consideration. The tasting facility includes both indoor and outdoor areas and has a small cooler stocked with crudites to enjoy with your wine. Open weekends from 11 to 5PM.
2. La Purisima State Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By chrisk450 - Palm Springs, United States
Unlike many of the restored California Missions which sit in touristy city centers, La Pursima Concepcion is in a lovely, oak-filled rural valley outside Lompoc, reminiscent of the early days of California when the missions were founded. I had fond memories of this place as a kid -- the size of the grounds and the rustic quality of the restoration work made it different from most of the other missions. Happily, it has kept that sense of authenticity. The self-guided mission tour is both substantial and informative; the old mission grounds have animals and fields just like one would have encountered two centuries ago, along with shady courtyards and fountains to sit and relax. There are some lovely trails through the mission's "backlot," and dogs are welcome so long as they are kept on a leash. All in all, one of the most interesting and educational of the Missions, and well worth the $6 for parking.
3. Jalama Beach County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By chrisk450 - Palm Springs, United States
I had heard of this beach for years, and finally found a break in the rain on a recent trip to make the 14-mile drive off Highway 101 to get there. The 14-mile drive through the hills to get there is a trip in itself -- winding past farms and cattle ranches, over creeks and through beautiful groves of oak and sycamore. Once the dramatic, eroded coastline appears, it is only a slight drive down to the well-kept county beach park, with its campground, tiny store and burger stand. The beach itself is strewn with mighty rocks and even a shipwreck -- it hardly seems like the most hospitable swimming place (although it likely looks and feels different in the warmth of summer). The sweeping coastline, however, with its high cliffs and great rocks has a pristine, almost primeval feeling that is hypnotic -- walking along the beach, you can easily imagine yourself back in the days of the Chumash, when only native peoples and sea lions knew this place. A special place.
4. Jalama Beach
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Jmom2many - Lompoc, United States
Jalama is a hidden gem. Well known by surfers near and far. Not too mention the famous Jalama Burgers at the store/restaurant. At low tides the tide pools are amazing and you can walk for a couple of miles either north or south. Camping is awesome when you can get a spot. Reservations are required for most of the camping and you must reserve 6 months in advance.
5. The Murals of Lompoc
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
A map showing mural locations is available at most hotels and online
Reviewed By virginiabP2735KE - Oxnard, United States
There are 36 full-size murals covering building walls in the city of Lompoc, CA. All are of extremely high quality (not the work of graffiti artists). While they were painted over the last 30 years (1991 to recent), they of such quality that their age is not recognizable. Some were a 'mural in a day,' produced by a Master Artist with a team of participating artists (I counted as many as 20 names on one). It is well worth a side trip to Lompoc if in the area and I would allow 1/2 a day in order to do justice to these amazing murals.
6. Surf Beach
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Scatpackmomma - Lompoc, United States
Beautiful stretch at the elbow of California. At low tide, walk about a mile south of the train station where you can find a large area filled with sand dollars. Drop by the Lompoc Museum and take in a little history about Surf Beach. Sibyl Marston was a wooden schooner cargo ship that sank in Jan 1909. The remains are still there for all to see
