TOP 30 Historical preservation organizations in Lompoc, California

The Lompoc Theatre, located at 112 North H Street in Lompoc, California, is a historic movie theater that has been a staple in the community since 1927. Recently, the theater has been the focus of a revitalization effort led by the Lompoc Theatre Project Corporation. With support from Senator Monique Limón, Assemblymember Hart, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, and actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her husband Brad Hall, the theater has received funding pledges and donations to support renovations and restoration efforts. The Lompoc Theatre has a rich history of hosting a variety of performances, from vaudeville and ballet to symphonies and rock concerts. The goal of the Lompoc Theatre Project is to restore the theater to its former glory and reopen it as a center for arts, culture, and entertainment in the Lompoc community.

The Dangermond Preserve and Point Conception Institute, located at 8101 Jalama Road in Lompoc, California, is a unique institution owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy. The property was purchased in December 2017 with a generous philanthropic gift from Jack and Laura Dangermond. The Preserve works closely with various partners, including the University of California, ESRI, and local conservation organizations, to advance conservation science and cultivate a diverse community for activities. While the Dangermond Preserve is not open to the public, The Nature Conservancy is developing public programs for managed access to the Preserve. Visitors can access the Preserve through Jalama County Road, which leads to Jalama Beach County State Park. The Conservancy transferred 36 acres of the historic Bixby Ranch to the county park in 2021, doubling its size and providing additional recreational opportunities.