5 Family-Friendly Things to Do this Summer in Lompoc, CA

Looking for something fun to do with your family this summer?

Plan a trip to Lompoc, and discover someplace new, away from the hustle and bustle of big city attractions. The weather is pretty great all year round in Lompoc, and in summer, it’s an especially welcoming place to escape the inland heat. Coastal breezes cool the Lompoc Valley, where temperatures average the low to mid 70’s during the day.

Located just three hours north of Los Angeles along California’s Central Coast, Lompoc is a friendly, low key city with plenty of unique, family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Here’s a look at five things you can do with your kids this summer in the sunny city of Lompoc:

1. Mission Life Days

   Show your kids what life was like before cell phones and gaming consoles. Take the family to La Purisima Mission State Park, where they can experience hands-on activities that mimic those from the 1820s when the mission was home to the Chumash people and Spanish settlers.

   Join costumed staff in making tortillas, candles, and soap among several other time-appropriate activities at a special living history event.

    

2. River Bend Bike Park

   

   You can visit a park anywhere, but a designed, off-road bike park? That’s pretty unique. Pack your bikes and helmets and hit the trails. Open from sunrise to sunset, River Bend Bike Park has designated areas for different skill levels. You’ll find dirt paths and jumps ready for riding.

   Built and maintained by Lompoc locals, the park is truly a communal space where kids and parents can enjoy off-road biking.

   Activity details:

   Open daily, weather permitting

   Free admission; unsupervised park

   On-site restrooms and picnic tables

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3. Jalama Beach Park

   
   Hop in the car and take a country drive to Jalama Beach, just 30 minutes outside of Lompoc. Take the winding road through ranches, vineyards and hillside vistas, before arriving at the wind-swept Beach.

   Spend the day frolicking in the sand, surfing fishing, hiking, and snapping photos with your family. Have lunch at the Jalama Beach Grill, where the Jalama Burger is the known staple. Tourists have made the trip to the beach for the burger alone; so don’t pass up a stop to this iconic eatery.

   Activity details:

   Hours: 8 am to 6:30 pm, year round

   Day use: $10 per car

   Dogs are welcome: $3 fee

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4. Lompoc Aquatic Center

   
   Spend some family time in the water at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. With two 125-foot winding slides, an interactive water playground, and a 1,600-sq foot pool, what’s not to love?

   As one of the largest indoor water parks in California, it’s a great addition to any itinerary – and it’s especially fun in summertime when the retractable roof opens!

   Activity details:

   Summer Swim Hours: (June 9 thru August 14, 2018) Mondays to Sundays, 1 to 3 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm; Fridays, 5 to 7 pm

   Admission Costs: $4.50 for adults (ages 18 to 59); $4 teens (ages 13 to 17); $3.50 seniors (60 years plus); $3.50 children (ages 2 to 12); $1 infants (under 2)

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5. Visit a Farm

   Take your kids on a farm adventure right here in Lompoc! Meet local farmers, explore the land, and discover where your food comes from.

   Zellers Farms
   Located off Highway 246, Zellers Farms is a seasonal favorite for families. In summer, stop by for fresh local fruit and year-round local honey. Come back in October for their festive pumpkin patch!
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   Dare 2 Dream Farms
   This hands-on farm experience offers so much more than a stroll through the fields. Dare 2 Dream Farms hosts farm-to-table dinners, educational workshops on organic gardening and chicken keeping, and guided tours where your kids can meet goats and chickens. You can even join a work-exchange day for a chance to farm, learn, and enjoy a meal straight from the source.
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AND MUCH MORE…

Explore Lompoc, California with your family and discover all that this small city has to offer including hiking and even sky diving!

These five activities listed above are just a few of the great things happening this summer. Keep an eye on the Lompoc Events Calendar for more fun events and be sure to check out Lompoc’s Top Attractions so you don’t miss a thing!