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A Guide to Lompoc’s Amazing Golf Courses
By Jordan Fuller The City of Art & Flowers (and wine!) may not seem like the best place for a round of golf. Its name suggests more of a cultural hub, but don’t be fooled. Lompoc may only have 2 golf courses in total, but golf enthusiasts will enjoy the experience on both, not only…
Read MoreTake the Ultimate Fall Road Trip to Lompoc
With cooler temperatures on the way, fall is the ideal season for a road trip to Lompoc! Sip award-winning wines from Sta. Rita Valley wineries, warm up with a pumpkin latte in one of our cozy coffeeshops, take a lazy drive on our scenic country roads or relax at Jalama beach, catch a rocket launch…
Read More“Lovely Lavender Blooms at a Lompoc Farm” – NBC Los Angeles, NBC San Diego & NBC Bay Area
August 1, 2022 – Looking up when calling upon Lompoc? We often do so with wonder, thanks to the Vanderberg Air Force Base rocket launches, those amazing trips to the stars. Gazing straight ahead? That happens, too, for the Santa Barbara County burg is synonymous with colorful murals… Visit NBC Los Angeles to Read Article…
Read MoreInsiders Guide to the Exclusive Sta. Rita Hills Wine Fire Weekend
One of the most exciting weekends for Central Coast wine lovers is the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Fire Weekend, August 18-21, 2022. Attendees will enjoy a delicious weekend of tastings, exploring vineyards and wineries along with the rich Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs that have put this wine region on the map. It All Starts with…
Read MoreCrafted Drinks: Lompoc’s Beer and Wine Roundup
Lompoc is home to some inventive beverage makers. From estate wineries to regional brews, this Central California city is bursting with festive beer and wine choices. To experience Lompoc’s crafted drinks, we’ve put together some helpful information for your visit. California’s newest wine frontier Lompoc is located in a valley, which provides a consistent, ideal…
Read More2022 Guide to Summer Fun in Lompoc
Summer is just around the corner! Have you planned your vacation yet? Whether you are looking for beaches to relax and soak up the sun, great concerts or want to experience history, Lompoc has amazing events and activities to pack your vacation with summer fun! Events Lompoc Concert Association Concerts Jeannine Goeckeritz – June 3…
Read More“News From Lompoc: New Santa Rita Hills Lavendar Farm Opens This Month in Lompoc” – Amigos 805
July 27, 2022 – Immerse yourself in lovely fields of scented flowers at the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm… Visit Amigos 805 to Read Article
Read More“New 15,000-square-foot skate park coming to Lompoc as soon as 2023” – Lompoc Record
Jan 26, 2022 – Lompoc city officials received good news last week in the form of a $3.6 million state grant that will fund construction of a new skate park and community space at College Park, located at 125 W. Walnut Ave…. Visit Lompoc Record to Read Article
Read More“5 ways to see phenomenal flowers in Southern California” – Los Angeles Times
April 28, 2022 – Good morning, fellow Escapists. It’s spring wildflower season in Southern California, and you may be conjuring images of the great superbloom of 2019. That year, California poppies blanketed parts of the Antelope Valley, and the Carrizo Plain National Monument was dotted in tidy tips and owl’s clover… Visit Los Angeles Time…
Read More“Lompoc’s Floweriest Window Is Opening” – NBC TV Los Angeles
April 26, 2022 – The flower fields will be full of pretty petals, while a fest is sprouting over the first weekend of May. When you begin talking about “lift-off” and “Lompoc,” you’re likely talking about Vanderberg Space Force Base, and if there is a launch coming up, and whether there are tours, and all…
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