Art
Coastside History Museum
Coastside History Museum
Best for ages 3–8+
Free
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am–4:30pm
505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The practical stuff
Parking
Nearby public parking
Use nearby downtown street parking or public lots around Johnston and Main Streets.
Restrooms
Indoor restrooms
Indoor visitor restrooms are available during museum hours.
Stroller access
Yes
The museum is ADA accessible and can be visited with a stroller.
More amenities
ADA-accessible museum, Indoor exhibits, Native plant garden, Knowledgeable docents, Historic jail site nearby
About this spot
A small local museum with artifacts and exhibits on Ohlone history, farming, railroads, surfing, and Coastside life.
A small local museum with artifacts and exhibits on Ohlone history, farming, railroads, surfing, and Coastside life.
Why families like it
Better as a 20–45 minute “let’s pop in” stop than a big museum day. Good for a Main Street wander: look at the artifacts, peek at the native plant garden, and let kids ask the docents questions.
Better as a 20–45 minute “let’s pop in” stop than a big museum day. Good for a Main Street wander: look at the artifacts, peek at the native plant garden, and let kids ask the docents questions.
Before you go
The museum remains open weekends while the historic jail is closed for restoration until October 2026. Weekday openings depend on docent availability. Pair with lunch, coffee, or errands downtown.
The museum remains open weekends while the historic jail is closed for restoration until October 2026. Weekday openings depend on docent availability. Pair with lunch, coffee, or errands downtown.
Please note: This is a parent-curated guide. Information may change, so please verify details with the business before visiting.
The practical stuff
Parking
Nearby public parking
Use nearby downtown street parking or public lots around Johnston and Main Streets.
Restrooms
Indoor restrooms
Indoor visitor restrooms are available during museum hours.
Stroller access
Yes
The museum is ADA accessible and can be visited with a stroller.
More amenities
ADA-accessible museum, Indoor exhibits, Native plant garden, Knowledgeable docents, Historic jail site nearby
Keep exploring
Keep exploring
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.