HISTORICAL SITES & INFORMATION
Johnston
House
(650) 726-0329
Higgins-Purissima at Hwy 1
Located just south of Half Moon Bay
Tour the only salt box style house built on the west coast. James and
Petra Johnston built this house in 1858. The completely refurbished house
is complete with Petra’s garden and in-house chapel. Tours and
descriptions of the way of life in the 1800s can be arranged .
Spanishtown
Historical Society
(650) 726-7084
505 Johnston Street
Located in downtown Half Moon Bay
Visit the old jail and an authentic barn from the mid 1800s, or arrange
for a tour of the downtown area learning about the many historical
buildings and the life in a small agricultural and fishing village of the
1800s.
Click here for a list of Ecotourism Guided Tour Companies.
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