Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lompoc, CA

  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Lompoc, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Playgrounds, Beaches and Dog Park.
  • From La Purisima State Historical Park to Jalama Beach County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lompoc and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Solvang, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Lompoc, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Playgrounds, Beaches and Dog Park.
  • From La Purisima State Historical Park to Jalama Beach County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lompoc and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Solvang, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
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39.0 Miles
50% 16 votes
Horseback Riding 3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 MoreLess Info
Ranch Oso offers the authentic California ranch experience with added comforts of a home. They have daily horseback riding, camp store, sports courts, many hiking trails, even a spa and a pool. The surrounding landscape is eye-catching with beautiful views of the mountain range.
39.0 Miles
84% 421 votes
Beaches 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
The 29-mile Goleta County Beach Park is a swimming and fishing hotspot. Anglers dot the extra-long pier or launch small boats from the dock. Visitors also enjoy picnic facilities, soft sand, trails, birdwatching posts and other amenities.
42.0 Miles
56% 147 votes
Lake HC 59 - Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 MoreLess Info
Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty of Lake Cachuma and its surrounding area. Along with watching birds and other wildlife, this is a great location for fishing, kayaking and camping.
43.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Waterfalls Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
Fern Falls is a waterfall located in Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara, California. The waterfall is about 20' feet high and is has several hiking trails leading to it.
43.8 Miles
89% 309 votes
Beaches 2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, better known as Hendry's Beach, is popular with children looking for a secluded place to play in the sand and with surfers. It is also popular because dogs are allowed off-leash in some areas of this beach.
44.5 Miles
96% 210 votes
Movie Theaters 255 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
Drive-in theaters like this are sadly becoming a thing of the past. Sunset Drive-In still offers good prices and a classic drive-in screen.
44.5 Miles
77% 1053 votes
Botanical Gardens 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 MoreLess Info
Horticulture enthusiasts and nature lovers adore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a peaceful haven of manicured landscapes, formal gardens and endangere plant species. The Garden also offers many classes and seminars on topics such as bird identification.
44.5 Miles
82% 253 votes
Natural History Museums 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 MoreLess Info
A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
44.7 Miles
89% 3438 votes
Religious Buildings 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1786 by Franciscan priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Mission Santa Barbara remains one of the most ornate and opulent Catholic churches in California. The Mission's campus now includes a museum, gift shop and public mausoleum. Visitors should not wear shorts or tank tops while inside the church.
44.8 Miles
78% 23 votes
Parks 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 MoreLess Info
Facing a lake, Laguna Lake Park provides visitors with an area for fishing and feeding ducks. In addition to the lake, the park has amenities like a disc golf course, dog park, picnic area, playground, and more.
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