Lompoc hosts an annual flower festival every June. This festival has been in existence for more than 50 years. The festival includes a parade, food vendors, rides, games and live entertainment. The festival is held in Ryon Park which is at the intersecting streets of South 'O' South and West Ocean Avenue.
Lompoc Springs Arts and Flower Festival
414 West Ocean Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93436
805-735-8511
Travelers can enjoy the La Purisima Mission in Lompoc. It was founded in 1787 and contains hiking trails, wildlife and fountains. Tourists can take guided tours around the mission or shop the mission gift store. The trails span across 25 miles and guests can enjoy a picnic on the grounds. The mission offers a glimpse of life in the 1820s and hosts regular demonstrations of pottery making, candle making, weaving, livestock production and leatherwork.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
2295 Purisima Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93436
805-733-3713
lapurisimamission.org
Travelers visiting Lompoc can visit the Lompoc Valley Historical Society. It was founded in 1964 operating in the historic Fabing-McKay-Spanne House. Four buildings, plus the historic home, make up the historical society. It is open on Monday and Thursday mornings as well as the fourth Sunday of the month.
Lompoc Historical Society
207 North L St.
Lompoc, California 93436
805-735-4626
Lompoc is known for its murals that are painted all over the town. Travelers can pick up a mural map at the Chamber of Commerce or the Lompoc Mural Society. There are 11 primary murals across the town that were painted by different artists. The oldest known mural is a floral flag that was painted by Bodgers Seeds Company in 1942. Visit the murals at your leisure or follow the map for directions.
Lompoc Mural Society
111 South "I" St.
Lompoc, CA 93436
805-736-4567
