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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lompoc in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 61 km 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 7h 25m.

Train

The train station in Lompoc is called Lompoc Surf, and is located 14 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lompoc is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 207 km from Lompoc. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Lompoc doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 61 km 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 7h 25m.

Train

The train station in Lompoc is called Lompoc Surf, and is located 14 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lompoc is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 207 km from Lompoc. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Lompoc

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SBASanta Barbara
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field

Airlines serving Lompoc

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,893 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,172 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,576 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (431 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,561 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (623 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,838 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,342 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

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Holiday Inn Express Lompoc By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 313 reviews)
$124+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 256 reviews)
$194+
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O'Cairns Inn And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1506 reviews)
$137+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 587 reviews)
$140+
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Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1501 reviews)
$51+
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Inn of Lompoc
2 stars
Good (6.5, 656 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Lompoc

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Santa Maria Public.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lompoc, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Santa Maria Public.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lompoc, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lompoc

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