This was our third stay with Dare 2 Dream Farms. We love the peace and tranquility of the property…read moreand the kindness of the staff and ownership. It is like staying with family. Loved it and will be back again!

I wish I'd read the plethora of negative reviews before buying chicks from this farm. It would have…read moresaved me from a total nightmare. I paid $50-$60 per bird for 5 chickens from Dare 2 Dream Farms because I believed I was buying healthy, responsibly raised animals from a higher-standard, "organic" operation. What arrived was the opposite. The transport box itself already contained bloody stool. Before the birds were even out, there was visible evidence of serious illness. Once inside, it became clear how severe it was. These chickens were emaciated to the point of feeling skeletal, weak, huddling, and not drinking. Within hours they were deteriorating and continuing to pass blood. This was not stress. These were critically ill animals on arrival. For comparison, I also bought 3 new chicks from a different source the day before (costing ~$20 per bird). Those birds were active, chirping, eating, and thriving immediately. The contrast was stark. An independent poultry specialist confirmed what was evident: these birds were severely compromised and had been for some time. This condition does not develop during transport. Beyond the condition of the birds themselves, this created a serious biosecurity risk. I have an established, healthy, happy flock of 13 hens and 3 chicks. Introducing visibly sick birds -- with active bloody stool -- put my entire flock at risk of infection. I had to immediately isolate, treat, and manage the situation as a potential contamination event, spending the next 9 days in intensive, around-the-clock care trying to keep the new birds alive while protecting the rest of my flock. Nightmare and ethical dilemma. The response from the farm made the situation worse. The condition was initially minimized as "normal", then explanations shifted. At the same time, I was repeatedly encouraged to return the birds. I refused. Given their state, I believe they would have died if they had been sent back. They required constant intervention just to stabilize. A partial "goodwill" refund was offered while I was actively managing a severe medical situation, then a full refund was made contingent on returning the birds, and ultimately any refund was revoked. To be clear: 1. Premium price charged for supposedly high-quality birds 2. Birds arrived visibly sick, emaciated, and passing blood 3. Biohazard risk introduced to a healthy flock 4. Condition minimized rather than addressed 5. Pressure to return animals in critical condition 6. Refund offered, then withdrawn This is not a minor issue or bad luck. This is a failure of basic animal welfare and responsible husbandry. I cannot recommend this farm under any circumstances.

We come to Valley Juice at least once a week no joke. The mini pancakes are a must every time, and…read morethe Brown Valley is one of my boyfriends go-tos. Honestly, we just order whatever we're craving because everything we've tried has been so good. The vibe is great, the food is always fresh, and it's become one of our regular spots. My only complaint is I wish their social media was updated more often. Sometimes I'm looking at posts and don't know if items are still available or not.

Nice and refreshing! I usually go with the pineapple/strawberry natural juice - which is what I got…read morethis time around. Had a sweet tooth today so got the cinnamon honey mini pancakes with banana - they were light and fluffy and reminded me of Honey Nut Cheerios. I've had the watermelon Agua Fresca before they are also refreshing with great flavor but too sweet for my liking.

Decent inside size wise and quality wise. They can't have everything. I didn't find bananas. Maybe…read moreit was my bad luck. Easy parking. Clean inside. Good. Customer service.. easy to get in and out from the main road..

Aldi used to be my go to until they removed the self checkout kiosks, now we are forced to wait in…read moreline with multiple people and only one cashier. This isn't a knock on the employees because they are all very nice.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, YAY! This store went from trashy,…read moredirty, disorganized, poor quality of products, cluttered, and not the best customer service; to clean, organized, great quality, open aisles, and great customer service. I love to see the intentionality of the new owners, it's making Lompoc a better place! Nice job!

Grocery outlet market strategy is to manipulated the consumer. The action of circling your total…read moreand pronouncing your savings is basic emotional bait and switch. If you do some research you will find the savings is incorrect Yes you will find a can of soup for dolor, yet the bag of romaine hearts is $7.99 Understanding $8.00 for a bag of lettuce. Grocery Outlet buys many unusual and unique items that did not do well in other grocery chains. If the five pallets of coconut oil is not selling there will be a 5% markup in paper products. Grocery Outlet is not a discount market, Be very careful and look at pricing. Today you bought a 10oz bag of lunch meat for $10.00 tomorrow the same lunch meat is now 7oz and still $10.00. Don t be a fool.

If you're ever in Lompoc, this is a must stop. Lavender farm with nice color, aroma and…read moreopportunity for beautiful photos. Has a little shop where you can find lots of lavender products..

A beautiful family farm run by people who are truly passionate about making the very best products…read more The setting is gorgeous, the lavender fields were picture perfect, the flowers were stunning, and Lucas was so generous with his time and knowledge. Highly recommend.

Local Take: Where else can you meet a real Princess & enjoy the singing of a Queen, as you enjoy…read morethe eats & shopping here at this lovely village's tiny SUNDAY Farmers' Market? It was Mother's Day & the people of Lompoc & Vandenberg Village really outdid themselves with a spectacular blow out. The 2020, crowned Queen of the Lompoc Flower Festival, Tayla Valencia, sang her heart out, as a fellow also played some music. I spoke to one of the Princesses who told me more about what was going on. I also found out later from the wonderful organizer, Shelby, that Tayla, also sang in a band. Since it was Mother's Day they had not only really nice flowers for mom, but were selling homemade soaps and local crafts & some local special gifts like jars of local honey. This was in addition to having several veges & fruit vendors with their selections. We found some interesting Veges from two vendors, and a delicious locally made Rye Bread with Caraway seeds that reminded me of the ones that I had as a kid in ole Brooklyn. It was perfect! I had some nice chats with a few vendors and a retired local who liked in VV. He was a really nice fellow and we chatted for about 15 minutes or so. He gave me some tips on the area & to avoid the overpriced gas station nearby. Since this is the only year round SUNDAY [10AM -2 PM] Farmers Market anywhere within even more than an hours drive or much more, I had to visit here...and I was so thrilled that I did. It was also a great time to take a scenic wildflower filled drive from Pismo to VV, and then on to explore Lompoc. We then went on to explore both Surf Beach and Ocean Park, and then found the Mission for a future visit since by the time we finished by the ocean & beach, it was getting late. On a previous visit we had already explored the famous so-called Wine Ghetto behind Home Depot. When I came home, I read tons on the early & later history of Lompoc & it is quite amazing. It is full of all kinds of tales, so please check out the Lompoc's Historical Website for a whole bunch of interesting articles! All in all, we had a wonderfully serendipitious adventure....and added yet another Farmers Market visit to my growing portfolio of Yelp FM reviews! It was also lovely to meet & talk to the Flower Princess of Lompoc. Ref: 1) https://syvnews.com/news/local/lompoc-flower-festival-organizers-crown-2020-queen/article_b3cca4fb-cb25-5ab8-9a06-fbcb2fdfcc48.html#1 2) https://lompochistory.org/index.php/historical-ramblings-2/ 3) https://www.cityoflompoc.com/community/history-of-lompoc 4) https://explorelompoc.com Have fun & be safe!!!

Great little's farmer's market. Not many vendors but still a lot of goods. Fresh produce and great…read moreprices. Highly recommend you stop by!!!

Wow! Love all the updates and expansions to what Lompoc International Market has to offer! I hope…read moreeveryone continues to love it here as much as our family does.

Odd little store that lacks the fresh ingredients that are required in Asian cooking. The staff is…read morevery pleasant/accommodating, and the selection of non-perishable ingredients isn't bad, but not what I'm used to coming from SoCal.

They always have really good service with the produce and meat department. I am always greeted with…read moresmiles and warm welcomes. All of the cashiers, mostly women are very beautiful, and helpful. Fidel is a really good owner. The store manager is amazing too!

My coworkers rave about this spot for lunch and I finally tried it recently! First of all, their…read moretacos are so incredibly cheap. You can choose from a variety of meats and order as many tacos as you want. They also have varying salsa spiciness levels. I opted for 2 carne asada tacos with the spicy salsa and they were so delicious. Each is made to order with the taco meat already prepped. La Favorita is also a market, so there are lots of grocery items to explore as well. Once you order your tacos, you pay at the checkout register. This place is bomb. I'll definitely be back. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Definitely plan to take your food to go- not the best vibe for eating your food in the market.