Lompoc Landing

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Lompoc Landing Biodiversity Survey findings

Lompoc Landing is located in the Central Coast region of California, on Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB). This site is located within the Vandenberg State Marine Reserve. The site’s location on VAFB largely restricts human use. This gently sloping site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing few cracks and folds.

overview of research site

Lompoc Landing is dominated by consolidated bedrock, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of a mixture of consolidated bedrock, boulder fields, and sandy beach. The primary coastal orientation of this site is southwest.

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2007. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 30 meters (along shore) x 20 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.

For more information about Lompoc Landing, please contact Pete Raimondi (raimondi@ucsc.edu).

Last modified: Jul 25, 2025