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.
Activities & attractions in Lompoc
When to visit Lompoc
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″.
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, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lompoc departs from Seattle and takes around 6h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lompoc. 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 Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Lompoc.
Airlines serving Lompoc
Where to stay in popular areas of Lompoc
Most booked hotels in Lompoc
Renting a car in Lompoc
Renting a car in Lompoc costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Lompoc.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lompoc is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.