SPACE WALK ANYONE?
EXPLORE GEOCACHING IN LOMPOC, CA
Observing Earth - JPSS & Landsat in Lompoc GeoTour
Explore Lompoc, alongside partners like NOAA and NASA, invites you to celebrate the excitement of space launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base with an interactive GeoTour adventure. With a total of 17 exciting space-themed caches, this adventure is sure to delight newcomers and veterans alike.
Celebrate by discovering unique science and space related geocaches in and around Lompoc, California. After completing the Geotour, follow the instructions below to collect your commemorative coin (while supplies last), swag, and souvenirs.
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. Stay, cache, and play! Find moments that take you far beyond in Lompoc.
The Geocaching Vlogger Explores Lompoc!
Watch the Geocaching Vlogger as he explores California's first and only Geotour in Lompoc, California! Serious cachers beware, this video contains a couple of small spoilers, but leaves plenty of mystery to be discovered.
What is GeoCaching?
A modern outdoor treasure hunt using a personal Smartphone or GPS device to locate hidden containers called “geocaches.” There are over 6 million geocachers worldwide and 3.1 million active geocaches!
How to Play
- Download and print the official GeoTour passport below
- Download the Geocaching® app for your smartphone, login or create a new account
- Search by GeoTours and enter code GT4D3
- Find a GeoTour geocache and record the code word found in the cache container in the appropriate box on the passport
- Put the cache back where you found it
- Record your find in the Geocaching app
- Continue caching until you find all 17 geocaches in the tour
- To receive your prize, complete the survey on the back of your passport and bring it to the front desk of the Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
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Tune in for the Living the Highlife in Lompoc episode of the Treasures of our Town podcast!
Learn About Landsat
For 50 years, Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc has served as the home of the Landsat Program. During this half-century of change, the Landsat series of satellites have taught us so much about the planet we all call home — from a perspective far, far above.
Learn about JPSS
NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) provides global observations that serve as the backbone of both short- and long-term forecasts, including those that help us predict and prepare for severe weather events.
Upcoming Vandenberg Launches
Want a truly out-of-this-world experience? Lompoc offers incredible views of rocket launches from nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base, with frequent launches throughout the year making it easy to catch the excitement—even when schedules shift.
Launch schedules can be unpredictable. We recommend staying in Lompoc for a full week for your best shot at catching the spectacle. Launch schedules and more below. We'd be delighted to host you at one of our relaxing hotels.
