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James Johnston House, Half Moon Bay, CA

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James Johnston House

An 1853 pioneer-era residence in Half Moon Bay, California, where costumed guides share the house's history and the family who lived there.

Half Moon Bay, CA

About James Johnston House

The James Johnston House is a historic home in Half Moon Bay that has stood on its original site since the mid-1800s. Visitors can join costumed docents who explain the building and the pioneer family that once lived there. The foundation runs open house days on select Saturdays through the year, and it also hosts a holiday shopping and food event that raises money for local nonprofits.

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