Things to do in Lompoc
Gaviota State Park
The park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by divers and surfers. A Southern Pacific railroad trestle crosses the creek above the day-use parking lot. Visitors can explore the upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Gaviota Peak offers a view of the coast and the Channel Islands Call 805-968-1033 for more information.
Jalama Beach Park
Day-use picnic areas provide tables and raised fire boxes. Additional activities include surfing, whale-watching, birdwatching, nature photography, rock hounding, and fishing the surf or rock outcroppings for perch, cabezon, kelp, bass, or halibut. Many protected California native plants like sand verbena, saltbush, and sea rocket, grow within park boundaries. Call 805-736-6316 for more information.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Today, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park is considered the most completely restored mission in California, with ten of the original buildings fully restored and furnished, including the church, shops, quarters, and blacksmith shop. The mission gardens and livestock represent what would have been found at the mission during the 1820’s. Call 805-733-3713 for more information.
Lake Cachuma Recreational Area
A Santa Barbara County Park renowned for its natural beauty and variety of fun things to do. Enjoy fishing, boating,hiking, lake cruises and nature programs. Call 805-686-5054 for more information.
HC 59 - Highway 154, Lompoc, CA 93105
Lompoc Museum
Many of the artifacts are from the local Chumash culture and are historically significant to the Lompoc Valley. The Lompoc Museum has the most extensive collection of Chumash artifacts outside of large metropolitan museums. Call 805-735-4626 for more information.
207 N L St, Lompoc, CA