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You're Going to Love Lompoc

With a population of 42,434, Lompoc is a must-see destination in California, United States. Lompoc deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lompoc

Lompoc in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lompoc in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lompoc in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Lompoc, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Lompoc

Plane

Although Lompoc doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 38 miles from Lompoc. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lompoc departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 47m.

Train

The train station in Lompoc is called Lompoc Surf, and is located 9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lompoc is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 miles from Lompoc. You’ll find branches of Ace and Right Cars, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Lompoc doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 38 miles from Lompoc. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lompoc departs from Seattle and takes around 5h 47m.

Train

The train station in Lompoc is called Lompoc Surf, and is located 9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lompoc is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 miles from Lompoc. You’ll find branches of Ace and Right Cars, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Lompoc

Lufthansa
Good (6,937 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,917 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,615 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,750 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,295 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,323 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,409 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,100 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (453 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lompoc

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include O'Cairns Inn And Suites and Holiday Inn Express Lompoc.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lompoc

Most booked hotels in Lompoc

Holiday Inn Express Lompoc
2 stars
Excellent (9, 289 reviews)
$159+
Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 233 reviews)
$209+
Budget Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 594 reviews)
$85+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8, 540 reviews)
$204+
Inn of Lompoc
2 stars
Good (6.1, 628 reviews)
$72+
Red Roof Inn Lompoc
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 585 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Lompoc

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Lompoc.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lompoc (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lompoc is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Lompoc.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lompoc (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lompoc is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Lompoc

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