A couple of years ago I went camping here and the person I went with (he grew up in Lompoc) said we absolutely had to have some Jalama Burgers. We also picked up some firewood and stuff at the store. It was expensive, but- considering the length of the drive back to town and the lack of desire to leave the beach- the prices were what we expected. The food was pretty good, but the view/location definitely made it a special experience. I'm definitely down for going back again! read more

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First timer & I'll definitely be coming back! The burger is so juicy, hot and goes well with their crispy salted fries read more

Jalama Beach Store - Jalama Burger & fries yummy - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

No review is necessary, if you're lucky enough to have been here, you know it's good! When we stay at Jalama, this is always at least two of our meals! Classic burger spot on the beach. read more

I have to admit, not the best burger of my life. It is however totally worth the drive and money to have a pretty good meal overlooking the ocean. We sat at the benches outside to the right of the store and had a perfect ocean view. Big selling point is their local wine selection. I saw bottles from local wineries priced LOWER than the tasting rooms! Definitely plan on grabbing a bottle to enjoy your food and the view with. Also, you can ask for a free 1 hour pass if you are only going for food. This will save you the $10 entrance fee but you are timed and you will need to have your parking ticket stamped by the store. read more

Best burgers ever!! Hands down! Totally worth the drive and what a gorgeous drive. We have been coming here for years. I used to come here with my brother and his friends when they'd surf. I came for the burgers. Then my husband and I started bring our kids. Added bonus...no cell service! Your kids have to interact with you!I've only ever had the burgers french fries and onion rings. Could tell you what else is on the menu. The french fries taste like McDonald's (haven't had those in twenty years lol) Make the drive. You won't be disappointed. It's a store in a camping ground. Just tell the kid that will want to charge you to park you're there for lunch and you'll get a pass for free. You'll have plenty of time to eat and walk the beach. read more

Jalama Beach Store - Best burger ever - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Jalama burger with cheese and grilled onions! Been eating great food here since the '80's, nothing has changed(except the price), we'll worth the drive. read more

If you are in the area, come and have a burger here! Huge burger with a ton of fixings and good flavors! Ordered chili cheese fries and they were flavorful too! Great place to hang out for the day!!!!! read more

Great views, food & service. The burger and chili cheese fries were awesome. This is a gem of a place tucked away amongst the camping/RV sites @ the Jalama Beach county park. We stayed at one of the RV sites and found that the store was very convenient for us. It was nice to have store & a burger place within waking distance. The owners of the store are helpful & personable. The store had everything we needed (pancake mix, cheese, etc.) and there were several great fresh food options for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Our favorite was the famous Jalama burger. Great flavor and filling! You could easily split one. My husband and I enjoyed the stories shared by one of the owners about the history of this area, along with the old school historical pictures & newspaper articles hanging in the closed-in patio seating/area that tell interesting stories and a very rich history of the Jalama Beach area. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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The place to be during a zombie apocalypse. At the end of 30 miles of a two lane road. I used to leave the wife and kids and go to work. Friday night drive and spend the weekend. The store is great. Everything you need from ant repellant hula hoops to scooters. The home of theWorld Famous Jalama burger. Nice sized pattie with red onion tomato thousand island dressing shredded lettuce and a bun. One of the best. read more

There is NOTHING wrong with that burger. I rode about three hours to eat one and was not disappointed. The burger, on paper, is nothing special but they get all the details right. Good meat, ripe tomatoes, right amount of lettuce, crisp onions, soft bun, the usual type of "magic sauce", cheese not too melted or unmelted. You could give someone else the exact same ingredients and they would fuck it up but these guys do it simply and well. I was there at 11:15 on a Thursday in March and I wouldn't want to be there at lunch on a saturday mid summer. It seems like a small place and I can picture it taking a long time to get your burger... but, on the other hand, you are at a beautiful beach so what's your hurry? The 14 mile road off Highway 1 is not a disaster but it's definitely got some bumpy stretches. But that's part of the charm... you have to really want one of these burgers to go all the way to get one. You have to embrace the journey as well as the burger. read more

The burger was good but service was slightly unfriendly and rushed. Place was not super busy so hopefully it was just a bad day.

Might be the best burger (or next to best) I've had. Getting here can be challenging. It's about 14-miles through twisting two-lane road through farmland that ends with a reveal of beautiful ocean in a County beach camp ground. Admission is $10 for the day but if you're going to just be eating at the camp store, they'll issue a 1-hour pass which should be stamp-validated when purchasing food. The camp store is a little cramped and can easily get crowded. After ordering you're supposed to wait upstairs or outside though the intercom paging system wasn't working when we visited. The food isn't cheap. For a double cheeseburger with bacon & onion rings, bill came to just under $20. If you're planning on camping here & didn't bring some of your own food, 3 meals/day is going to add up quickly. My girlfriend & I split a burger (last time we ordered one each). As I said in the beginning, one of the best burgers I've had. Also the onion rings are excellent. If you're in Lompoc/Burllton/Solvang or traveling route 1 North of Santa Barbara, kick around visiting to check off your bucket list. read more

The best little burger place you are ever going to run across! The burger tasted as if it was made by someone that loves what they do! Scrumptious! read more

Jalama Beach Store - At the park grill, a cheeseburger that was simply amazing! Loved their food! - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

One of the main reasons we camped here was to have a "World Famous Jalama Burger." It did not disappoint. The burger was cooked to perfection, the shredded lettuce was nice, the surprise sauce was legit, and the toasted bun made it that much better. The real situation at hand is...how amazing the fries were! I am drooling just thinking about them. We were there in the offseason--so there was no wait for our burgers--but they do have signs posted that say your wait could be up to an hour. It was a bit too windy for us to eat outside so we sat at the corner table with an awesome view of the beach and let the sun warm us up (without the wind). There are about 8 tables for indoor seating. I imagine in the summer it must be great to sit outside and enjoy the good food. Another thing to consider is their hours. Our first night we got in at 5:15pm and they were already closed. We were bummed because we had hopes to give it a try right away. That didn't work out! It is the only place to get food while you're at this amazing secluded campground, so maybe that adds a little something to it. The store is also stocked full of things you may need while you're out there camping. From beer to fire starters to stickers to oreos, their space is jam-packed with goodies. read more

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This place used to be such a hidden gem! I guess the secrets out though. I grew up camping here with my family and dining at the little cafe! I came here for a Jalama burger for the first time in about 10 years. The burgers are just as amazing as I remember!! You can't beat a Jalama burger with cheese, it's been my go to for almost 20 years. I love this place and I'm so glad to see that it's been so successful over the years. I will continue coming here and will bring my family to enjoy the world famous Jalama burger! read more

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So, if it wasn't official before, it is now. I'm a fat ass! I mean, who else drives an hour out of their way to pay $8 to park, and go into a convenience store to buy a burger? If you have ever had an Jalama burger, or heard about them, I may save face around you. For those that haven't, you probably think I'm ridiculous. These World Famous Jalama Burgers are made in the back of their store. The menu is outside, you go inside to order and grab some sodas, or beer, from their refrigerators. You can also go to the store for Jalama gear, candy, toys for the kids, you get the point. So, after paying we went to the dining area that they have inside the store. I sit and look up and BAM! this is what I see. http://static2.px.yelp.com/bphoto/lsx4GBXZYTVTo6rcnZ67Ow/l and his buddy http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/fPQ1GWtzoFBQGcWTVc9pow/l and then of course, He that oversaw it all http://static2.px.yelp.com/bphoto/kCvgr4GDOuMcld8CIGB9AA/l (I seriously took these from my seat!) The burger was huge! It did deliver, I have to say. I can't place what made it so good. The shredded lettuce, the special sauce, the seasoned patty? Maybe the red onion or the pickles? Hmmmm... Whatever it was/is this is the end result http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/cwMcMGkRWcWSICOdjPJfRw/l Regardless, it is a very good burger. They also have another place that they serve this burger but it's made out of kobe beef that's over in the main town of Lompoc. Oddly, it's called Jalama Beach Cafe and it's not close to the beach. It's over near Vandenburgh AFB. Anyhow, if you are out in this area and want a little adventure with a decent payoff, head out to Jalama Beach. :) read more

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Seriously, this is the best burger ever, ever,EVER. Is it the juicy grilled meat? the secret sauce? The mound of shredded lettuce? The wedge of red onion and thick slice of ripe tomato? Or maybe the 14 mile winding road that opens up to one of the most spectacular beaches on the Central Coast. If I could transport instantly...I'd eat here every time I wanted a burger. Seriously, The best burger ever. read more

A winemaker in the ghetto recommended the Jalama Beach store for the "best burger around" so we made the thirty minute drive to Jalama Beach Country Park just to get lunch. We told the guy at the gate that we were just there for lunch and he waived the $10 park fee (score!) as long as we were out in an hour. The menu is outside on the wall. I opted for the chicken burger with swiss and bacon and a side of the fries and my bf had the traditional burger with fried pickles. The fries were HUGE but I still ate them all since they were delicious. And the burger.. it may be the best that I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly cooked.. succulent and flavorful.. and the bun was grilled on the inside and just YUM! I wish this wasn't in the middle of nowhere since I'll probably never be able to have the burger again (unless I come back here to stay, which I might!). My bf said his burger was better than In N Out, which is a big statement. The pickles weren't great but I also don't like pickles. It definitely reminded me of the grilled cheese that I get at In N Out (and love), but with chicken (even better). read more

Stopped by to have a famous Jalama burger. A must have when you are in the neighborhood. This time bun seemed a little overwhelming but overall good. Onion rings put it over the top. read more

For how remote this park is it is very surprising how well stocked and managed this location is. My guess is that an owner or family works here everyday. The shelves are stocked with twice as much variety as you would expect. They have a large selection of beers, fire wood, ice, camp games and a cornucopia of campsite foods. If you don't feel like making your own meal they have a fantastic grill. The burgers are delicious and meet the hype. We had them for dinner the first night and have had them for either lunch or dinner everyday after. Onion rings are a golden brown and come out hot. Their secret sauce is very flavorful and I recommend getting a side of it for your burger. I only tried their burgers, fries, and onion rings so that is all I can comment on. I bought a bunch of stuff at this market and I would say the pricing is decent. I have had better deals on vacation chachkis and I have had worse deals. I think the burgers are a bit on the pricey side but this should be expected based on the location I highly recommend this establishment. Back again and I had a cheese burger with grilled onions, this is the only way to go in my opinion. I tried a large variety of beers and most are $2. read more

Three words: Jalama Onion Rings Ok, two more: Jalama chili Ok, three more: worth the wait So there. Best beer batter onion rings in the ever of ever. read more

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I have been coming to Jalama Beach for over 35 years. The store was relatively new then and believe it or not much smaller. Don and his family have been running the store and grill ever since. They do an incredible job. Don, who is now 81, still works daily and does all the product purchasing in Lompoc and Santa Maria and hauls it all out to Jalama daily. He has his daughter, son and grandkids all helping out. The store has everything you could possibly need while camping at Jalama. Prices are very fair considering the work it takes to get the product to the store. Dons wife developed the world famous Jalama Burger over 30 years ago which is the mainstay of the grill. The store and grill can get very busy when all the campers and beach goers converge at once. It can sometimes take a while to get your meal prepared. Be patient, it's worth it. The store and grill have provided my now grown children great memories over 35 years. They still look forward to visiting the store and getting a Jalama Burger. It's a one of a kind place at a one of a kind beach so enjoy it! read more

Jalama Beach Store - Don in his store! - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Can't ask for a better burger after surfing all day. The single party with fries was plenty of food, that left the 4 of us needing a nap upon finishing. Looking forward to going back. read more

Jalama Beach Store - Jalama Burger with Pepper-jack & bacon. - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Located on the Jalama Beach Campgrounds area. Can't believe they even have their own store on this campground. Pretty awesome! Yes they even make burgers here. I didn't get to try but next time. They have snacks, ice, toys and a bunch of stuff. read more

We have been camping here for many years. Both the Jalama burger and their clam chowder are the best. Everyone here is always real nice and friendly. Oh, did I mention they have the best clam chowder?! read more

Definitely worth the long windy drive to the shore! Take in the scenery on the way there. We saw coyotes, turkeys, and red tail hawks.Tell the park ranger when you arrive that you are grabbing a burger and he will give you a slip to get validated at the beach store. If u are just there for one hour your validation is free instead of paying the $10 Park entrance fee plus $3 per dog! The beach store is where you get the burgers! We ordered the Jalama burgers and one order of onion rings and it was plenty of food for two. Burgers are good but not the absolute best I have ever had in the entire world. Gorgeous views and worth the drive! read more

Jalama Beach Store - Ollie loves the Jalama burger with cheese! - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

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Jalama Burger, the epic Clam Chowder, "better be hungry" Chile verde breakfast burrito... worth the effort getting here. There some standard meals that are standard.... But this is my #1 spot for nature and my favorite foods. The best burger. Always perfection! And the patriarch shop keeper always makes us feel like we were missed. This is our spot. read more

I like that place because of vibe. You can grab the burger and sit alone at the beach, just enjoying the view.

Food was excellent, hot and more than I was expecting. Fast service even during Covid. Can't wait to go again.

This spot is almost in the middle of nowhere. It's next to the beach. But it's through a winding road up to the mountains and down the mountains. Once you get to the area you have to pay $10 to park in the beach area. If you tell them you're here to just eat at the beach store they will give you a one hour free parking receipt but you must validate it at the beach store. And I believe spend at least eight dollars there. Well this review is strictly for the hamburgers which is what we came here to eat. The hamburgers and fries were very delicious. We got two Cheeseburgers, an order of fries, an order of onion rings, and two bottled cokes for roughly close to $30. The hamburger is big, the fries were plenty but not that many onion rings. We were staying in Lompoc and had heard about this place and wanted to go try out their hamburgers. It's about 30 minutes from downtown Lompoc, right next to the beach. I recommend that if you hit the spot up, definitely try to make it a beach day here. The cheeseburgers and fries were really really good! read more

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My boyfriend and I went camping at Jalama on a really cold, windy night. We didn't have any firewood or food and the drive out of the camp ground is about 45 minutes. The store closes at 6 and we ran into the owner at about 6:40. He kindly reopened the store for us to purchase some snacks, food, and firewood. The next day we came back to the store and we both got the Jalama burger. It was huge and delicious. The interior decoration is very comfy and cute and the view of the beach is beautiful! read more

Jalama Beach Store - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

I found this place in AAA magazine about a year ago and its took us over a year finally go up north and try this amaizing burgers. Everything you heard about the food is absolutely true!!! This is a hole in a wall, off any road, far from anything but one of the most delicious burgers we had. We ordered 5 diferent just to try them all: Jalama, chilly, salmon, surf, fish and chips and their French fries. The highlight eas to see tge owner goes around and cleaning the tables. We had to stop and take a picture!!! read more

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The Jalama Burger isn't just a hype... it's truly good! The fries don't stay behind, nice and crispy! And their sausage breakfast burrito with fresh eggs, hash browns and cheese is so good... definitely shareable But you might not want to! read more

Love this place. You could show up with a tent and sleeping bag and this place will take care of the rest .

Anytime I ever bring up Jalama Beach, I'm met with advice "You have to get a Jalama burger. They're so good!" I concur, they are... and they offer different choices like seafood and slider versions. All in all, it tasted like a fancy whopper to me. But I like whoppers. The thing I was really drawn to was this cute little store/restaurant on the beach that caters to the day use and camper crowd. It's a total monopoly being that it's the only place around (in probably 20 miles) this hidden away beach that takes a twisty 14 mile remote road to get to. But damn is it charming! It's totally old school, kitschy, and convenient. It's nice to have a place to escape from the laborious camping cuisine for a quick bite that you don't have to cook or clean up. Also, the store will likely have those items you forgot or run out of, so you don't have to make the long arduous journey into town. Plus the owner is friendly and cool. read more

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I took a little road trip to Solvang and decided to swing by Jalama Beach and try the Jalama burger. I ordered the burger, an order of onion rings and a cup of the chowder. Not sure what all the fuss over the burger is all about. The patty was very dense, like a frozen patty you'd buy at Costco. Not a fan of sjredded lettuce either. It was ok but not wow and definitely not the best I ever had. Now, let's move on to those onion rings. Delicious. They were definitely the best I've ever had. Hot, crunchy and so well cooked that you could actually take a bite without the entire onion winding up in your mouth. I saved the chowder to eat for my dinner. It was very thick and full of clams,more clams than potatoes, and absolutely no grit. It was ok. Not the best I've ever had. It had way too much oregano in it. The herbs masked the clam taste. Overall it was an ok meal. read more

They have anything you'll need to sustain your enjoyment at their wonderful campground! Menu has burgers, burritos, clam chowder, and more. Breakfast served til 11am, Jalama cheeseburger w/ egg and bacon! Jalama wines, beer, souvenirs, skim boards, they have it all. read more

Jalama Beach Store - Jalama Cheeseburger Breakfast! - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Had a free afternoon and decided I NEEDED to finally try a Jalama Burger. 45 minutes into nowhere on the Central Coast lands you on a beautiful wide spot on the windy Jalama Beach. The funky, perfectly ramshackle Jalama Store awaits at the end of a sandy parking lot. No sign of a drive-in or burger shack? Did I miss a turn? Buried inside the "general store", the cashier will take your order for the "world famous" Jalama burger. Coozies, hats groceries, camping equipment, fishing gear, tshirt et al give one the comfy claustrophobic vibe every genuine general store has. I waited long enough to know my burger was being custom grilled, and included fries and a can of coke. I was not disappointed! Fresh tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, sesame bun, PERFECT EXECUTION -right up there with In and Out, 5 Guys or even Habit! Worth the drive, worth the calories and worthy of the memory of spending time in a true Cali. surf spot unspoiled by crowds, kids or time. Visit a taste from the past and enjoy real Jalama. It'll make you pine for the old days....and just one more burger. read more

Jalama Beach Store - Perfectly executed burger, tenter but toasted bun, good fries with an unspoiled ocean view at Jalama Beach. - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

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Luckily I found this when browsing for best burgers near Lompoc for the national burger day. On the way home to LA, I saw the name of the beach on the highway and ended up making the turn. Glad we did as it made the highlight of our trip as also got to experience Jalama Beach. One of the better burgers ever. read more

I think I've had one of the best burgers made. The trip to Jalama is very much worthwhile for the beach alone. Add the burger for lunch, it's a great day! read more

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