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Half Moon Bay, California, has a rich history that is reflected in its many historical sights. Some of the key historical sights in Half Moon Bay include:<\/p>\n
Address: 625 Miramontes St Ste #203, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 This small jailhouse was built in 1911 and was used until the 1930s. It is now a popular spot for tourists to take photos and learn about the town’s history. For more information, please go to https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/half-moon-bay-old-city-jail\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Half Moon Bay’s Main Street is a great place to explore the town’s history. The street is lined with historic buildings, including the Half Moon Bay Feed and Fuel building, which dates back to 1911.<\/p>\n The corner Johnston and Miramontes Streets, Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p>\n The original Kelly Street Train Station was relocated to a site near the Johnston House on Higgins Canyon Road.<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ocean_Shore_Railroad<\/a><\/p>\n Highway 1 at Higgins Canyon-Purissima Rd., Half Moon Bay\u00a0 (650) 726-0329<\/p>\n This historic house was built in 1853 and is now a museum that showcases life in Half Moon Bay during the 19th century.<\/p>\n The Johnston House (a New England salt-box styled home) is open to visitors the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed October, November and December, except for the Holiday House held the first two weekends of November.<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/www.johnstonhouse.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Located behind the old Half Moon Bay jail, this historic barn was built in 1850 and is now the new city museum. It is one of the oldest structures in Half Moon Bay and is a great example of the area’s agricultural heritage. For more information about the new museum, please go to https:\/\/explorer1.com\/halfmoonbay\/coastside-history-museum\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Located in downtown Half Moon Bay, the Chapel building was originally built in 1872 at a cost of $3,650.\u00a0 The architectural style is Victorian Gothic Revival.<\/p>\n
Phone: (650) 479-1935
Website: https:\/\/www.halfmoonbayhistory.org\/<\/a><\/p>\nHalf Moon Bay Old City Jail<\/h3>\n
Main Street<\/h3>\n
Ocean Shore Railway Station<\/h3>\n
James Johnston House<\/h3>\n
Johnston Barn \/ New History Museum<\/h3>\n
Community United Methodist Church<\/h3>\n