Small Calif. city had dreams of being a tourist hub. 38 years later, it’s happening.
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August 12, 2024 – “In 1986, Lompoc was poised to be the next hot tourist destination on California’s Central Coast. Located about an hour from Santa Barbara, the small town is home to what was then called Vandenberg Air Force Base……”
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