Lompoc's famous flowers are a late spring and summer crop. Lompoc's flower fields begin blooming in Mid May, peaking in mid to late June, Fields continue blooming until August.

The Lompoc Valley is the "Gateway to the Santa Rita Hills Wine Country."
Established in 2001, the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is actually a sub-appellation of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA.

Click on the link below to download a map of Lompoc's "Wine Ghetto," home of some of the area's award winning wineries and tasting rooms. WINE GHETTO MAP

Click HERE for a video about Lompoc's wine industry from Lisa McKinnon of the Ventura County Star.

Here is a link to our new wine trail map, which includes tasting rooms within Lompoc City Limits: Lompoc Wine Trail Map

The calendar of community-wide and non-profit fundraising events for the entire year is provided as a service of the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce. Local (Lompoc Valley) events may be submitted for this listing by emailing information to deh @ lompoc.com.

Click HERE to download a 2010 community events calendar in pdf format. The calendar is continually updated with new events.
Please check back often. 

During the nesting season of the Western Snowy Plover, From March 1 through September 30, local beaches have restricted access. Ocean Park County Park is closed to the public and only one-half mile of Surf Beach is open to the public during this time. Open hours at Surf Beach are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Open areas are clearly described on signs. Those who are found in violation of the restrictions may be cited by Air Force Security Police.