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 November
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lompoc in November
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 American Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lompoc departs from Seattle and takes around 7h 33m.

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 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 38 miles from Lompoc. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lompoc departs from Seattle and takes around 7h 33m.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Lompoc

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SBASanta Barbara
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field

Airlines serving Lompoc

KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,030 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (533 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,811 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (393 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,251 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 By IHG.

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, 303 reviews)
$94+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 250 reviews)
$181+
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Budget Inn Lompoc
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 641 reviews)
$83+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 573 reviews)
$105+
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Inn of Lompoc
2 stars
Good (6.4, 641 reviews)
$64+
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Motel 6 Lompoc
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 1131 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Lompoc

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 17% 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 Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lompoc costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 17% 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 Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Lompoc

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