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Lompoc is the best vantage point for all rocket launches on the West Coast. With unbridled lush hillsides, rich historic murals, a fully restored mission, and unique wine experiences, exploring space has never been this down to earth.

With a mild Mediterranean climate year-round, Lompoc is ripe for adventure – golf, biking, hiking, surfing, and even sky diving! Lompoc has space to explore – where Highway 1 meets Route 246.

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SPACE WALK ANYONE?

Explore Family Fun GeoCaching in Lompoc!

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MURALS IN LOMPOC

See big art in Lompoc with over 40 murals, depicting heritage, flowers, space, and more.

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Lompoc has 12 Hotels & Motels to welcome you to the Central Coast.

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YOUR INSIDER GUIDE

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5 Fun Fall Outdoor Activities in Lompoc

Lompoc is an outdoor enthusiast's playground! Lompoc is perfectly situated in the heart of California's central coast and enjoys a temperate year-round climate perfect for outdoor adventure. Activities include everything from scenic historic mission hikes, tide pool exploring, bird watching and more. Here are 5 fun outdoor activities perfect for finding your fall bliss in Lompoc!

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La Purisima
Mission State Park

Murals of Lompoc

Lompoc Flower Fields

Aquatic Center

Sip Amazing Wines at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto and Wineries

Jalama Beach Park

Hiking Trails

Lompoc SkyDiving

Discover Events

Join us for one of our signature Lompoc events! We'd be delighted to host you at one of our relaxing hotels. Put your feet up and stay a while.

scarecrowfest

Tue 26

Scarecrowfest Contest

October 11 - October 31

halloween mask contest

Tue 26

Halloween Mask Coloring Contest

October 15 - October 29

Fri 29

Lompoc Certified Farmers Market

October 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sat 30

Lompoc Hospital District Foundation Colorthon 5K

October 30 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

trick or treat

Sat 30

Old Town Market Trick or Treat

October 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

turkey trot

Nov 21

Turkey Trot

November 21 @ 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Tag your Lompoc photos

Share your images with the hashtag #explorelompoc on social media - and keep on exploring!

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Oct 22

The last day to enter the Lompoc GeoTour giveaway is October 31st. Go on the GeoTour and enter for a chance to win a FREE 2-night hotel stay in Lompoc. We will choose one lucky Photo Contest entrant!

To Enter the Photo Contest:
1) Join the GeoTour online https://bit.ly/3EzEWsM?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=explore_lompoc
2) Once you find a Geocache, take a photo of yourself with the Pin Marker located in the cache (see image)
3) Post your photo to Instagram, and tag #LandsatGeoTourLompoc

📷 @thesucculentqueen

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Oct 20

@Hangar7_Lompoc is all decked out for a spooky good time! Check out Lompoc's best places for eats and treats at link in bio.

📷: @Hangar7_Lompoc

#halloween2021 #lompoc #centralcoast #socallife #travelcalifornia #lifeonthecoast #californiaexplored #inlandempire #exploringcalifornia #socallife #visitcalifornia #visitca #pointsal #hikes #californiacaptures #californiaholics #theonlycalifornia #ig_california #igerscalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #socal #ca #la #california #losangeles #instacalifornia #instlosangeles #socaladventures

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Oct 18

Planning a road trip? 🚗 Grab the Visitors Guide and explore fun things to do, the history of the Lompoc Valley, the best places to stay, where to eat and more!

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Oct 14

Lompoc is just minutes from the sea and boasts not one but THREE must-try sushi restaurants! Offering up everything from tempura to spicy tuna, and California rolls, find your favorite dishes during your visit.

Learn about our Sushi restaurants 🍣 Link in bio

#foodie #instafood #sushi #travelforfood #explorelompoc #eatingforinsta #foodiefeature #traveltoeat #califoniafood #socaleats #lafoodie #lafoodies #californifoodie #california_igers #californiaexplored #exploringclaifornia #californiatrip #pacificcoasthighway #travelcalifornia #socal

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Oct 12

Leave the crowds behind and bring a friend to explore our wide-open spaces. Check out our top fall outdoor activities at the link in our bio. 🍂

📷: @hiddencanyonranchfarms

#explorelompoc #lompoc #centralcoast #socallife #travelcalifornia #lifeonthecoast #californiaexplored #inlandempire #exploringcalifornia #socallife #visitcalifornia #visitca #pointsal #hikes #californiacaptures #californiaholics #theonlycalifornia #ig_california #igerscalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #socal #ca #la #california #losangeles #instacalifornia #instlosangeles #socaladventures

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Oct 12

🍁 We're in LOVE with the spectacular #fall vineyard views in #Lompoc. 🤩 Book your trip before they're gone!

📷 Jason Reynolds Photography

#explorelompoc #fallphotography #photography #naturephotography #orange #fall #nature #vineyard #centralcoastwines #californiawine #socalwine #winetasting #winetaste #californiawinecountny #winecountryliving

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Oct 8

Lompoc's @sassafrass805 food truck is serving up their popular, mouthwaterin' Tennessee Hot Chicken sandwich. 🌶️

📷: onthehuntsb

#foodie #instafood #tacos #tacotuesdays #travelforfood #explorelompoc #eatingforinsta #foodiefeature #traveltoeat #califoniafood #socaleats #lafoodie #lafoodies #californifoodie #california_igers #californiaexplored #exploringclaifornia #californiatrip #pacificcoasthighway #travelcalifornia #socal #ca

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Oct 7

The @lompocmuseum is an immersive experience where history buffs can explore the storied past of the Lompoc Valley. Uncover the history of the #Chumash and other indigenous tribes, follow the trail of the pioneers of the Lompoc Valley, and explore a re-creation of Lompoc storefronts from the early 1900s in the museum's two floors of exhibits.

Explore the Article ➡️ Link in bio

#history #museum #historymuseum #lompoc #explorelompoc #lompocmuseum #instamuseum #instahistory #instavisit #heritage #instatravel #socallife #visitcali

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Oct 7

The entries are rolling in for Landsat GeoTour Photo Contest where we're giving away a FREE 2-night hotel stay in Lompoc to one lucky Photo Contest entrant!

To enter the contest, join the GeoTour online https://bit.ly/3EzEWsM, find a Geocache, take a photo of yourself with the Pin Marker located in the cache, then post your photo to Instagram and tag #LandsatGeoTourLompoc! That's it, you're entered! Contest runs until October 31, 2021. Winner will be announced on our social channels.

📷 @thesucculentqueen @wasap

#contest #giveaway #competition #sweepstakes #win #prize #giveawaycontest #giveaways #instagiveaway #ExploreLompoc #NASA #LandSatGeoTourLompoc #explorelompoc #lompoc #geocaching #geocache #geocacher #geocach #geocachingadventures #geocaching_pics #geocaches #geocachingfun #geocaching_finds #landsat #nasa #landsat9 #nasa

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Oct 6

Peaceful moments like this make us never want to leave Lompoc! 🤩

Check out 4 Scenic country drives and plan your next road trip ➡️ Link in bio

📷: @SparkleFilms

#explorelompoc #RoadTrippin #HitTheRoad #TakeTheScenicRoute #Cruisin #LetsGo #highway1 #visitcalifornia #california #travel #nature #centralcoast #ig #sunset #californiadreaming #californialove #usa #photography #travelphotography #la #igers #wanderlust #bayarea #landscapephotography #naturephotography #westcoast #roadtrip #travelgram #beach #socallife

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Oct 1

Continue the Landsat 9 launch celebration at Valle Eatery with their "Rocket Launch" cocktail. Valle Eatery is located in the Hilton Garden Inn and is one of Lompoc's fantastic eateries open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learn more about dining in Lompoc 🍹 Link in bio

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Sep 30

Love exploring historical landmarks? 🏛️ Lompoc is full of history just waiting to be explored! The Heritage Walk is a one-mile, self-guided tour winding through the streets of Lompoc highlighting 18 historic landmarks along the way.

Download your tour guide now and start exploring 🗺️ Link in bio

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Sep 28

What treasures will you find in the tide pools at the beach? 🐟 https://explorelompoc.com/jalama-beach/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=explore_lompoc

📷 http://sa.dow.ski/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=explore_lompoc

#explorelompoc #lompoc #swell #pacificocean #shoreline #coastalliving #seacoast #californiacoastline #calicoast #californiacoast #californiaholics #californiadreaming #calibeach #calibeaches #californiabeach #hwy1 #highway1 #toesinthesand #jalamabeach

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Sep 27

The Earth As Art Exhibit in the Grossman Gallery is a beautiful, artistic of satellite images as artwork. The USGS created, Earth As Art 6 collection relies on the interplay of visible and invisible light across the electromagnetic spectrum made possible by Landsat's satellite sensors.

The Exhibit will be display through September 30.
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#explorelompoc #landsat9 #earthisart #lompoclibrary #satelliteimagery #satelliteimages #earthfromspace #spacex #lompoc #explorecalifornia #nasa

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Sep 27

The images sent from the Landsat satellites have provided some of the most beautiful and unique views of our planet. We're learning how to create some stunning collage art with Landsat images at the Lompoc Library.

#landsat #nasa #landsat9 #nasa #explorelompoc #lompoc #usgs #usgslandsat #earthobservation #rocket #rocketlaunch #rocketscience #satellite #satelliteimagery #space #earthfromspace #geoscience #satelliteimages

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