Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just like a nice Pinot Noir from time to time, a stop to Lompoc’s Wine Ghetto is a must. Right off Pacific Coast Highway 1 and 12th Street you’ll find a collection of 20 wineries, tasting rooms and production facilities that are within walking distance of each other. Most of the Wine Ghetto tasting rooms are open Friday through Sunday, so plan accordingly. Nearby, in the Sta. Rita Hills, several local wineries and vineyards await, and are generally open 7 days a week for wine tasting and tours.

Old Town Lompoc is known for its 40 outdoor murals that decorate street corners, alleyways and buildings. Many of the murals represent a part of Lompoc’s history. These expansive murals have become quite a draw. Visitors are encouraged to take a self-guided mural tour of this outdoor art gallery and snap photos along the way.

Hop in the car for a country drive to Jalama Beach Park, located about 30 minutes from Lompoc. This quiet 23-acre beach is the perfect place to relax, fish, watch nature or stroll along the ocean. Plan to eat lunch or an early dinner at the famous Jalama Beach Grill, where the well-known Jalama Burger is the favored crowd-pleaser. Enjoy your burger with an ocean view.

Pros and celebrities alike love La Purisima Golf Course for its challenging course, great design and untouched beauty. The 18-hole championship course -designed by world-renowned architect Robert Muir Graves – is full of rolling hills, giant oaks and valley vistas; there’s no commercial development in sight! It’s just you and the greens. Book a tee time to see it for yourself.