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Free History Tours of James Johnston’s “White House” of Half Moon Bay
2023 White House Tours
Walking through the front door of the James Johnston House immerses you into the 1850s.
Docents will greet you in their historic period clothing to bring to life the story of the family and house.
Tours are free.
Donations are appreciated.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
3rd Saturday of the Month
11:00am to 3:00pm
January 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
Group tours available by reservation 1-650-726-0329
The Johnston House of Half Moon Bay, California
Really Excellent Video. Learn about the history of the James Johnston House. The house sits on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, east of Route One, just south of the city of Half Moon Bay. Isolated, its silhouette is a remarkable sight against the rolling hillsides golden brown until the winter rains turns them green. The classic New England saltbox (two stories in front, one in back) was built by ’49er pioneer James Johnston between 1853-1855, for his Californiano bride, Petra Maria de Jara. ~ Thanks HMB Media
