Last Saturday my son married my beautiful daughter-in-law, and we had the reception at a fabulous…read morenew place here in Lompoc, Events Mission Valley! This is a great environment for gatherings of all kinds! We were able to seat 70+ and have food, and room for dancing! The owner and staff are very welcoming and they really made this event perfect! I highly recommend this space for your gathering!

From the owner: Events Mission Valley is the newest venue in Lompoc for all your family, neighborhood, club or…read moreprofessional events. Call for a tour of the facility or to talk to us about availability.

Niko was a great host & wine pourer. He gave us great background and history of the tasting room &…read morewines. And shared that some of the wines are from singer P!nk's vineyard. This place is very spacious especially the back patio. It has a large Adirondack chair that is great for a photo op. And large picnic tables perfect for picnics and large groups. They have outdoor games like darts, corn hole & boardgames for entertainment. Very relaxing ambiance. The wines are delicious. I tried the Mixed Tasting while hubby tried the Pinot Tasting. Both were very good. The wines are really high quality. I would love to bring our family to visit this tasting room when we visit the Central Coast.

Love this place! It was our first time here recently on a Saturday afternoon. We had no trouble…read morefinding a spot on their vast outdoor patio. And what a patio! Wow. Perfect spot to enjoy a tasting with my boyfriend and pug. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I'd definitely go back. Casual and unpretentious environment. Love anywhere that's dog friendly.

This Amazing Rec center is so big and indoor basketball courts you can't beat that! Love all the…read moreinformation they can give you here about all kinds of group activities for kids and adults. Definitely will be back!

I went yesterday for a passport application. Here are few things that are good to know ahead of…read moretime that will probably make your experience easier: 1) If this is a new issue passport you will be required to pay $110.00 (adult) and $80.00 (child). With either personal check or money order. You can not pay with cash or card for this fee. 2) They do pictures at this location for a fee of $10.00 the passport requirements are strict and having the photo done by the person that is going to accept it will save you time. Learn from the person who paid for Walgreens only to be told it wasn't a good enough close up and had to pay another $10.00 in addition to what I already paid Walgreens. 3) If this is is a new issue passport you are required to pay a $35.00 processing fee to this location. You an pay this amount via card, cash, or check and it is paid directly to the City of Lompoc. 4) If you have an old passport that nothing has changed on and it is within 5 years of its exp date you can process your renewal by mail. 5) All forms are available at the Anderson rec center, but you can save time by printing them ahead of time online if you want. 6) If you are applying for a child passport both parents and the minor must be present or you must have an approved document from the parent that is not present to state it is ok to apply for the passport for the child. If this is your case I would call ahead of time. Overall it isn't the worst experience... however like most interactions involving government issued ID there is just a lot to know before you go so take these tips and I hope it makes your experience a more positive one.

We happen to be in town for the wifey's birthday weekend. After doing some research, I knew this…read moreOlive + Lavender farm would be a great spot to check out. Glad we added it to the itinerary. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The olive oil tasting farm is located in a nice neighborhood area in downtown Los Olivos. There is parking accessible in the back parking lot and limited parking next to the olive oil tasting area and boutique shop. As soon as we parked and headed to the olive oil tasting area, we were greeted by a very friendly and hospitable staff member. I appreciated all the information she told us about the property and instructions about the olive oil tasting experience. Their complimentary olive oil tasting was unique and unlike any other olive oil tasting I had ever done before. There were 10 different olive oils to taste from. You are given a freshly made sourdough bread slice to go along with a tray with a menu sheet of all the olive oils. Some of the olive oils that stood out to me were the white truffle, garlic, and Italian honey. We were then encouraged to explore the rest of the property where there was a charcuterie cart, pottery vendor, and complimentary wine tasting on the other side of the premises. This enhanced our olive oil tasting experience even more. The rest of the property was beautiful as there were a lot of tables and chairs for guests to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Olive + Lavender Farms. The staff were nice and accommodating. The vibe was relaxing and inviting. The boutique shop were selling a lot of wonderful and distinctive local products in the area. The olive oils price point are in the higher end. Next time we are in the area we would love to come back.

Such a gem of a place. Popped in to hopefully buy some lavender plants in pots. And while they…read moredon't sell lavender to plant (why not!?), they had a lovely selection of other things. We did a free olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and both my friend and I bought a bottle of habanero olive oil, so yummy! They sell bundles of lavender, soaps, cute kitchen things, candles etc etc. A great stop to pick up some gifts and great way to support local businesses.

Have not stay here since 2010. Looks like they remodeled since then. Comfortable place to stay. Did…read morenot have the breakfast. Close drive to Pismo Beach. Rooms were plain and simple. Tv service was weak-Directv issue like always. Overall decent stay. Room with double bed lots of room with Microwave and small frig. For the price it's ok...

Me and my family stayed there my daughters had a softball tournament over the weekend from August…read more15th through the 16th when we got to our hotel the staff readers very friendly nicely the hotel room was very clean everybody was very nice breakfast was on point I love when we left our room came back our room was clean beds were clean new sheets new towels I highly recommend this place a 10 out of 10

From the moment we booked until the last dance of our wedding night, our experience was…read moreexceptional. The venue was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our reception. Every detail came together so seamlessly, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting the space and how smoothly everything flowed. The staff was phenomenal--professional, kind, attentive, and always one step ahead. We truly felt like they cared about making our wedding day as special as possible, and they exceeded every expectation. A special thank you to our coordinator, Mel. She was incredible from start to finish. Her organization, communication, and calm presence made the entire day completely stress-free. She handled every detail behind the scenes so we could focus on celebrating with our family and friends. Having someone we could trust so completely was one of the best gifts we could have asked for on our wedding day. If you're looking for a reception venue with an amazing team that genuinely cares about their couples, I can't recommend this venue enough. We are so grateful to Mel and the entire staff for helping create one of the best days of our lives. We will always look back on our wedding with the happiest memories because of everything they did for us. - The Gravetts

We had our wedding here, and it was truly the perfect venue, especially if you're getting married…read moreat the Santa Barbara Courthouse. It's only about a five minute walk, which made everything so convenient for us and our guests. The food was absolutely amazing. Almost a year later, people are still talking about how delicious it was and how much there was. That alone says so much. On top of that, the pricing was incredibly reasonable, especially compared to other quotes we received that were honestly outrageous. The outdoor space with the fountain is such a beautiful bonus and really added to the atmosphere. The owners were wonderful to work with, even though I was planning everything from out of town. They were extremely accommodating and always responded quickly, usually within a few hours to a day, which made the entire process feel so easy and stress free. The wedding staff were also incredible, so kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire event. They made sure everything ran smoothly and made us feel completely taken care of. I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely check it out!

Tucked away in a rare isolated city on the California coast, the Embassy Suites was cozy and…read morecomfortable, with fantastic service from late check ins, and a made to order omelet bar that stayed open all the way to the end of the breakfast service. Rooms were well maintained. I love that the breakfast bar has non dairy creamer options, which was a wonderful touch. We unfortunately only stayed one night, but hopefully we will be back soon!

I just stayed here last night because we had a family gathering in Solvang. I had such a great…read moreexperience at the Portland Embassy suites and thought all Embassy suites were the same. And sadly I am wrong. Not only did we drive extra 25 minutes out to Lompoc. I paid the $56 early check in and when I walked into my suite and opened the toilet I was surprised to see pee and toilet paper. Disgusting. Whatever I flushed it and cleaned the toilet with my handy Clorox wipes. Unpacked, went downstairs told the front girl what happened to me and she did attempt to write down what I said but instantly picked up the phone and asked me a few questions as she was on the phone. This threw me off because I wasn't sure if she was randomly pretending to pickup the phone or was answering a call and not saying anything but mouthing stuff to me. The phone never rang, unless she saw a massive light underneath hidden where no one can see except for her and thought the call was more important than my issue. Went back to my room and noticed two more things that I was not happy about. The shower water was not working properly and the ac does not shutoff. Breakfast food was just ok. The lady making the omelettes forgot our orders. The complimentary drinks / snacks (cubed cheddar cheese, crackers, stale carrots, broccoli were ok. No one went over and beyond to make us feel welcome

This place was kind of confusing. There's two gates to get into the parking lot and you go to the…read moresecond one cause the first is locked. No one was there even though they were open and we couldn't buy food. We stood by the sign for a bit, walked around, then realized we pot the cash in the big metal box and walk in. It's on the home system. We paid the $2 per person to go in. They only have a few animals there to pet but they all seemed nice and used to people. Most of them walked to us wanting to be pet. I only wished there was someone there so we could've gotten food to feed the animals. Iwould've given 5 stars if they had that. Overall for the price it was totally worth it. If they charged more I probably wouldn't have gone but for $2 totally worth it to the kids.

They were so wonderful and friendly here! What a great opportunity with the family to pick your own…read moreberries and see some farm animals. Beautiful farm, wonderful welcoming people! This was such a fun stop traveling up the coast.

Attended a industry event recently- what a fantastic spot- rolling vineyards, rows of trees…read morestretching between different blocks, as far as the eye can see its green and gorgeous. The wines I sampled were flat out delicious- a sparkling, a chardonnay, syrah & petite sirah. All fruit was estate besides one red had Thompson (Los Alamos) grapes- if I am correct. Low key vibe, high end product. On this occasion a great band was utilizing the stage, lots of room to spread out & relax. Well done KH!

A true hidden gem. I love hidden gems. This place is family owned and operated. I got to meet the…read morewinemaker Dan and taste wine with him. What a unique experience. We will definitely be back. The wines were delicious and priced fairly for the quality. Make this one of your stops when in town!

Thee best dive bar, local watering hole, place of gathering or whatever you want to call it. The…read moreShamrock delivers! Always a great place to visit any time of day with guaranteed vibes. The bartenders are very friendly and the drink prices are very reasonable. They carry quite the variety with some specialty beers that hard to find on tap. A must visit especially on Tuesday Karaoke nights!

Sarah is an AMAZING bartender and Jaydon is the coolest bouncer; always taking care of their…read morepeople. The ambiance is bright, yet busy and welcoming. I love it here.