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Lompoc Holiday Shopping Guide
November 21, 2019
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start creating your shopping list. This season, skip the big box stores and crowds and spend the weekend in Lompoc. Our quaint town has a collection of specialty stores that will not only make holiday shopping enjoyable, but shoppers can also find one-of-a-kind and […]
5 Historic Treasures in Lompoc
October 23, 2019
Just minutes from the coast sits a small, quaint town that’s brimming with culture and history. Lompoc, a town of 43,000 people, has preserved its local history with the intent of sharing it with others. A trip to Lompoc gives visitors a city escape, with country wineries, flower fields, 40+ outdoor murals and many historical […]
Lompoc Valley’s Top Foodie Secrets
October 22, 2019
Plenty of cities have made a name for themselves by serving one-of-a-kind meals. New Orleans has the Cajun food market cornered, Chicago makes a mean deep dish pizza, but smaller cities like Lompoc are luring foodies to its charming town with its eclectic, homemade dishes. Lompoc offers an array of restaurants with fabulous, five-star food […]
A Visit to Lompoc’s Sta. Rita Wine Center
September 17, 2019
Wine and California have become synonymous. The state makes 81% of U.S. wine and is the fourth-largest producer globally, according to the Wine Institute. Our quaint town just north of LA has developed the Sta. Rita Wine Center, a premier wine-tasting destination with four wineries all represented in a single convenient location in Lompoc. Lompoc, a quaint town […]
Inside Lompoc’s Cozy Coffeeshops
September 16, 2019
The air is crisp and everything pumpkin is hitting the shelves! When it’s time to get away from city life, a trip to Lompoc to enjoy its countryside vibe is the answer. As you plan your trip, be sure to add one of our cozy local coffee shops to your itinerary. Whether you grab a […]
A Day at Dare 2 Dream Farms
August 27, 2019
Tucked in a quiet valley nestled between the rolling hills of Lompoc is a family-owned farm that seamlessly blends modern day farming techniques with the down-to-earth authenticity of the past. From organic produce to free range chickens to Airstream Air BnB accommodations, Dare 2 Dream Farms will be a highlight of your Lompoc experience. What […]
2019 Guide to Lompoc’s Fall Events and Activities
August 27, 2019
Fall is in the air and while the air may be getting chilly our events calendar is heating up! Celebrate fall in Lompoc by diving into history at the La Purisima Mission, enjoy art, trick or treat and kick off your holiday shopping with our highlighted list of events! Harvest Mission Life Day Sept 14 […]
Insiders Guide to the Exclusive Sta. Rita Hills Wine Fire Weekend
July 25, 2019
One of the most exciting weekends for Central Coast wine lovers is the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Fire Weekend, August 16-18, 2019. 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 […]
Locally Owned and Farm to Table Restaurants in Lompoc That You’ll Love
June 25, 2019
We all want to support local business more, and it always helps when they are serving up something delicious! From Italian food made with a mother’s love to a fine dining restaurant highlighting the complex and delicious ingredients from our natural environment, we have a budding foodie scene that you’ll want to sink your teeth […]
West Coast Cub Fly-In: The History and Aircraft
June 25, 2019
Monte Finley and Bruce Fall were avid Cub pilots who wanted a better way for Cub aficionados on the West Coast to connect without making the tedious journey to Lockhaven, Pennsylvania where most Cub planes are built. The two decided to create their own event at the Lompoc Airport for Cub pilots to get together, […]
