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1. Step back in time at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Fish or swim in Jalama Beach County Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Have a picnic in Ocean Beach Park

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4. Learn about nature at Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve

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5. Visit the education center at Return to Freedom – American Wild Horse Sanctuary

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6. Go wine tasting at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto

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7. Take a tour of the Melville Winery

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8. Go wine tasting at Babcock Winery and Vineyards

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9. Immerse yourself in history at The Lompoc Valley Historical Society

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10. Visit the tasting room at Sanford Winery

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11. Taste the wines at Foley Estates Vineyards and Winery

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12. Stroll along The Murals of Lompoc

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13. Visit Dierberg Vineyard

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14. See wonderful marine life at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium

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15. Spend an afternoon at the Lompoc Museum

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16. Take a tour of the Vandenberg Air Force Base

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17. Relax on Surf Beach

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18. Visit Ampelos Cellars

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19. Admire the colors of Lompoc Flower Fields

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20. Stop at Fiddlehead Cellars

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21. Visit Transcendence Winery

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22. Plan golf at La Purisima Golf Course

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23. Dine at La Botte Italian Restaurant

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Lompoc is a popular getaway destination for wine lovers, history buffs and art enthusiasts in Santa Barbara County. You can take a drive along the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Trail to uncover some of the best locally made wines or join a 246 Wine Tour and leave the driving to your guide. Other Lompoc attractions include historic sites, the Lompoc Murals, a wild horse sanctuary and even a missile and satellite launch facility.

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