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Coastside History Museum

Half Moon Bay

Step inside a 1911 jail turned museum for a surprisingly charming look at Coastside history. Wander exhibits on Ohlone heritage, farming innovations, and the fishing industries that built this community.

Small-town history
Ohlone heritage exhibits
1911 historic jail
Local farming inventions

Tips

🏛️"very new, very small, & very charming tribute to local history"
📸one jail cell open for photos
🌿check out the native plant garden between buildings

Coastside History Museum

505 Johnston St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA

+1 650-479-1935

www.halfmoonbayhistory.org

Upcoming at Coastside History Museum

Saturday, Jun 13
Half Moon Bay Coastside Museum and Historic Jail Open Weekends

Half Moon Bay Coastside Museum and Historic Jail Open Weekends

June 13 at 10:30am

Step into a 1919 jail cell and trace the Coastside's story from Ohlone roots to surf culture. This pocket-sized museum packs local artifacts, rotating exhibits, and a photo-worthy cell into one charming afternoon.

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