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Lompoc
Tucked into Santa Barbara County, Lompoc is a residential community located along the Santa Ynez River. Known for its quirky Old Town filled with 40-plus murals, majestic flower fields of Delphiniums and Queen Anne’s Lace, and the impr...
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