Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lompoc travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lompoc in December
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 8h 28m.

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 Midway and Ace, 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 8h 28m.

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 Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Lompoc

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,653 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,825 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,088 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (565 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (406 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lompoc

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Lompoc By IHG and Budget Inn Lompoc.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lompoc

Most booked hotels in Lompoc

Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 252 reviews)
$170+
O'Cairns Inn And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1499 reviews)
$150+
Budget Inn Lompoc
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 648 reviews)
$75+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 578 reviews)
$150+
Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 1484 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Lompoc

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Lompoc.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lompoc, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Lompoc.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lompoc, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lompoc

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