Evening
Before you sense the sun setting, pop over to the Valley of Arts and Flowers to make sure that you have the perfect picture to hang on your fridge when you return; that is if you’re visiting from April through September. Marvel at the hills clad in California poppies, bluebells, and morning glory in varieties you’ve likely never seen. How to find these blooming beauties? There are a few ways, actually. Lompoc has two main roads that run parallel—Ocean Avenue and Central Avenue—and the best way to view the wildflowers is to travel back and forth between these two. Start off at either road and just follow it up and down, and up and down.
The Valley of Flowers is, by all means, an impressive sight, and we totally get how even one glimpse can make you want to run in and jump into the kaleidoscopic madness. But, in order to maintain this visual feast, it's important to follow the flower etiquette—meaning no walking through, no picking, and sadly, no frolicking. But, who said you can’t take photos here?
And just as you feel like you're running out of things to do in Lompoc, Old Town Kitchen and Bar invites you over for one last hurrah. It's actually the greatest way to say goodbye to Lompoc because the restaurant embodies what this laid-back paradise does best—bring people together over delicious food. Known most for their great steaks and mouthwatering mac ‘n’ cheese, this eatery boasts a more diverse menu than many realize. With popular vegetarian portobello mushroom sandwiches, garlic fries, a build-your-own meal bar, as well as cheesecake and chocolate mousses for dessert, there’s something here for everyone.