A friend and I were in that very cave during a high surf day, it was dry when we went in. All of a sudden a four foot high surge of water came in and filled the cave completely and we were under water. After a few seconds the water receded and we were able to get back around the small point. We had just smoked a joint , when we were safely outside we laughed it off, and felt reborn again.
Went to the sea caves as a kid..never forgot them, though they were a dream..never found them again. When I went as a kids and the sea walls had hundreds of colored starfish..still one of the most amazing things I ever saw..thank you so much for sharing.
Suck we can't go there anymore cus of the military base. I live in Lompoc now and have since I was 3. It would be nice they open it up again so we can explore this beautiful area
I went there twice in 1968. One time there was only about 3 feet above the sand floor so had to crawl in and out. The other time it was full of sand with only a few inches open. One story went that the cave was used during WW2 as a shelter for coastal observers watching for enemy ships and submarines. I doubt it though, a much more comfortable shelter safe from high tides could have been put together up on the bluff using an Army tent and local scrub branches. Plus the higher location would give a bigger viewing area and better radio communications if that was used. Still would have had plenty of rattlesnakes up there though.
Thanks for this. I, now in Thailand, before I lived in Lompoc x 15 yr. and have been to surf beach hundres of times, never knew the cves were there. Damn!
Did you go at low tide? Cool video, thanks for sharing. I've lived in Lompoc my whole life and never heard about this place. Ignore all the haters of this video, they're just jealous of what you've done.
For all of you hoping to keep this place a secret- promise you will never travel. You will never seek and you most certainly must promise you will never encourage your children to explore. #shutup
Melissa A, Yes it's on South Vandenberg AFB, but if you were in the water right there I don't think they could arrest you for trespass. They will, however, suggest that you leave in a most convincing manner.
hey ya Pete!! And yup you're right this is well past what is OK for non-military as it's , I believe he said, 3.6mi south from Surf Beach...still super cool!!
Also, I think since this video got popular locally, they've been keeping a closer watch on people going outside the designated beach area. I even saw horse droppings and hoof prints at Surf recently, so they probably have some asshole patrlling down the beach on a horse now.
I think this video is great. However I feel that you should not make it public. Too many people will be going out there and it will ruin the magic. I have been there many times and I love it here. But now this vid is going viral. It should only be shared with hiking groups, people who care about the environment. Imagine all the dumb people who will be out there and ruin it! Just my opinion. It's one of my favorite places and I will be so sad to see it crowded and ruined. Thanks for listening.
Yeah I absolutely understand where you're coming from! If you check out my other videos you can tell they don't get anywhere near as many views as this one did, and I didn't expect this one to blow up! It got the 4k views in a few days lol. You're right about the chance for less than great people to go out there but the video isn't for them, it's for the people who might not be physically able to make the trek to see something awesome or have some disability preventing them! So it's like what do you do? I mean let's be real would you have known about the sea caves before the video? I've asked some long long time locals if they've ever heard of them before and they had no idea what I was talking about
These caves are on federal land and not everyone is allowed access unless you have a military ID or a spousal ID or you are a kid to someone in the military who has access to Vandenberg USAF base. Just a lil FYI 😊
@@Filmwithpurpose Surf Beach is definitely on Vandenberg AFB but it seems to be open to the public. The signs say not to go south past the signs during Snowy Plover season March to Sept. I'm going this weekend to watch Falcon 9 and I'll see how far I can go south.
Scratch that. I just read that Surf Beach is "always closed" during launches from SLC-4E. Duh. The Spacex launch and LANDING pads are about .6 miles due east and a couple hundred feet up on these cliffs. What a show if you could be on that beach. I guess you can park 3 mi north to watch, but hills will obscure the liftoff. Same with the booster hoverslam. I assume we'll see some burn but won't see it stick the landing (or go RUD God forbid).
Don’t worry the real ones have already been there and done that. It’s all these local celebrities bitching about too many people “knowing” about it, and by doing so they perpetuate it even more. Lompoc aka kooksville USA
A friend and I were in that very cave during a high surf day, it was dry when we went in. All of a sudden a four foot high surge of water came in and filled the cave completely and we were under water. After a few seconds the water receded and we were able to get back around the small point. We had just smoked a joint , when we were safely outside we laughed it off, and felt reborn again.
Thanks for sharing I've been here when I was a kid n no one believed me so thanks for sharing.
Went to the sea caves as a kid..never forgot them, though they were a dream..never found them again. When I went as a kids and the sea walls had hundreds of colored starfish..still one of the most amazing things I ever saw..thank you so much for sharing.
Jeff Marquez thanks for watching friend! I’m glad you found the video
Suck we can't go there anymore cus of the military base. I live in Lompoc now and have since I was 3. It would be nice they open it up again so we can explore this beautiful area
I’d love to say “maybe one day!” But we both know that’s a pipe dream.. 😢 thanks for watching ✌🏼
Born and raised here and had no idea the Sea Caves existed. Thanks for sharing with those of us who have not been able to see it in person.
I love in lompoc and I never knew we had those caves till this video, that is amazing and beautiful thank you for sharing
I went there twice in 1968. One time there was only about 3 feet above the sand floor so had to crawl in and out. The other time it was full of sand with only a few inches open.
One story went that the cave was used during WW2 as a shelter for coastal observers watching for enemy ships and submarines. I doubt it though, a much more comfortable shelter safe from high tides could have been put together up on the bluff using an Army tent and local scrub branches. Plus the higher location would give a bigger viewing area and better radio communications if that was used. Still would have had plenty of rattlesnakes up there though.
I've lived in Lompoc my whole life. Never, ever explored it! Thanks for showing me something new!
I've always known there were caves at each end of Surf Beach! Thank you for the proof. Can't wait to get out there, up close and personal! lol
Thanks for this. I, now in Thailand, before I lived in Lompoc x 15 yr. and have been to surf beach hundres of times, never knew the cves were there. Damn!
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
awesome. i was born and raised and heard of it once but never believed it. it looks very beautiful
How did you get there??? I lived there my whole life and have never heard of these caves!
Same
Same
It almost 19 years ago i was in those caves.
Thank you for watching!!
Flying90 no thank you, that place bring lot of memories of me and my dad fishing at the rocks, before reaching to the caves.
Do you know anything about them? Maybe we could make a new video. For something so rad, there is hardly any info in Lompoc’s archives
Holyyyyyyyyyyy molyyyyyyyyyyy
Did you go at low tide? Cool video, thanks for sharing. I've lived in Lompoc my whole life and never heard about this place. Ignore all the haters of this video, they're just jealous of what you've done.
This is fantastic! Do you mind if I use this video in a post for my website? I am writing about Ocean Beach Park and Surf Beach. Thank you!
did you walk north or south from the train stop? Awesome video, thank you for posting!
Had no idea 3,557 views was viral! LOL :D
Well, for our area. Lol. Seriously, people all over Facebook are posting this and it's on a few forums now. It's making me sad.
For all of you hoping to keep this place a secret- promise you will never travel. You will never seek and you most certainly must promise you will never encourage your children to explore. #shutup
This isn’t on base is it? I hope you respond I’m a cave lover and have been searching for caves in the Lompoc area for the past two years. 🙌😎
Melissa ever find any?
Melissa A,
Yes it's on South Vandenberg AFB, but if you were in the water right there I don't think they could arrest you for trespass. They will, however, suggest that you leave in a most convincing manner.
I live in lompoc!!! If i see you ill say hi!
Doooo it! I'll give you a flying90 sticker!
@@Flying90 if i see you 😊 hopfully i do
What's the risk of getting shackled by MPs? That's on VA and an area near military missile launch pads.
How do you know?
@@robind700 It's definitely on Air Force Property I grew up there
hey ya Pete!! And yup you're right this is well past what is OK for non-military as it's , I believe he said, 3.6mi south from Surf Beach...still super cool!!
Drop the pin dawg!
Fuck that my homies went there like a week ago and they got caught up for trespassing.
So sick I live in Lompoc and definitely would love to go to the caves Any tips dates ect..
tried to get there some months back, water was too high
lol I live in lompoc never going near that beach derp
+Mangle the fox Thanks for watching!
+Flying90 welcome
Amtrak station and go left 3 miles .
Also, I think since this video got popular locally, they've been keeping a closer watch on people going outside the designated beach area. I even saw horse droppings and hoof prints at Surf recently, so they probably have some asshole patrlling down the beach on a horse now.
I think this video is great. However I feel that you should not make it public. Too many people will be going out there and it will ruin the magic. I have been there many times and I love it here. But now this vid is going viral. It should only be shared with hiking groups, people who care about the environment. Imagine all the dumb people who will be out there and ruin it! Just my opinion. It's one of my favorite places and I will be so sad to see it crowded and ruined. Thanks for listening.
Yeah I absolutely understand where you're coming from! If you check out my other videos you can tell they don't get anywhere near as many views as this one did, and I didn't expect this one to blow up! It got the 4k views in a few days lol. You're right about the chance for less than great people to go out there but the video isn't for them, it's for the people who might not be physically able to make the trek to see something awesome or have some disability preventing them! So it's like what do you do? I mean let's be real would you have known about the sea caves before the video? I've asked some long long time locals if they've ever heard of them before and they had no idea what I was talking about
i was thinking the same thing, but a little different like if to many people go down there it could crack anyday, just my opinion :0
These caves are on federal land and not everyone is allowed access unless you have a military ID or a spousal ID or you are a kid to someone in the military who has access to Vandenberg USAF base. Just a lil FYI 😊
@@Filmwithpurpose Surf Beach is definitely on Vandenberg AFB but it seems to be open to the public. The signs say not to go south past the signs during Snowy Plover season March to Sept. I'm going this weekend to watch Falcon 9 and I'll see how far I can go south.
Scratch that. I just read that Surf Beach is "always closed" during launches from SLC-4E. Duh. The Spacex launch and LANDING pads are about .6 miles due east and a couple hundred feet up on these cliffs. What a show if you could be on that beach. I guess you can park 3 mi north to watch, but hills will obscure the liftoff. Same with the booster hoverslam. I assume we'll see some burn but won't see it stick the landing (or go RUD God forbid).
Don’t worry the real ones have already been there and done that. It’s all these local celebrities bitching about too many people “knowing” about it, and by doing so they perpetuate it even more. Lompoc aka kooksville USA
AKA Ploverville & Vandenbird Beach.
I wish I knew when to go during low tide. I would be the idiot who gets stuck there during high tide 😔 haha
do u live in lompoc
Don't worry .. some fools will go out there at high tide and be stuck or worse. then they'll close access to it... ughh
That's usually the way it works... some idiot ruins it for the rest of us.
Low tide dude...
NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO they don't exist stay away ............
You could get sucked into it, it's a portal!