PRESERVING AND CELEBRATING PACIFICA'S PAST
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The Pacifica Historical Society
The Society preserves, enjoys and educates about Pacifica's past. In addition to historical research, we host regular events about local history, and run the Pacifica Coastside Museum. We hope you will visit us!
Pacifica has a fascinating history. It was the site of an Ohlone village over a thousand years ago. It was the site where Europeans first saw the San Francisco Bay. It has been part of Spain, Mexico and the United States. During Prohibition, Pacifica was the home of rolicking speakeasies. Pacifica's incredible view of the Pacific Ocean brought military lookouts missle silos during the Cold War. Today Pacifica attracts visitors from around the world, drawn to our natural beauty, amazing hiking trails, legendary surfing, a castle, and the world's most beautiful Taco Bell (seriously!).
Current exhibits include a working model of the Ocean Shore Railroad, the Portola Expedition, Pacifica in WWII, the Ohlone People, and more!
The Pacifica Historical Society is a 501c non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUSEUM OPEN TO VISITORS DURING THE WEEK
Currently, the Coastside Museum is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and to interpret the exhibits.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOTE: (See details on the Events page)
Sunday, April 30, at 2 pm. Pacifica Little League and Bobby Sox Memories
Sunday, May 21, 1 - 3 pm. Mother's Day Tea
Exhibits: "Ohlone People and the Portola Expedition" ; "Sharp Park, Then and Now", including the history of the internment camps there and how the golf course camp to be there; ongoing "History Through Headlines" - local events covered over time by the Pacifica Tribune
Explore Pacifica
SHARP PARK HISTORY WALK
SHARP PARK HISTORY WALK
SHARP PARK HISTORY WALK
Take the self-guided History Walk through Sharp Park, formerly known as Salada Beach. For more information, click on the button below.
FOOTPRINTS VIDEOS
SHARP PARK HISTORY WALK
SHARP PARK HISTORY WALK
Learn about Pacifica's places, people and history through the Historical Society's videos on YouTube! For more information, click on the button below.
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP!
When you visit our museum, don't forget to stop by our gift shop!
We have informational and fun souvenirs of your visit to Pacifica available for purchase.
ALSO! Our shop is THE place to buy Pacifica Jack cheese, made from the original recipe first created on Mori Point in the late 19th century. Visit our Pacifica Jack Cheese page for more info: Pacifica Jack Cheese
( All proceeds go to the Pacifica Historical Society.)
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Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
Pacifica COASTSIDE MUSEUM
1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, California 94044
Mailing address: Pacifica Historical Society, Box 752, Pacifica, CA, 94044. Phone: 650.355.1909
Hours
Thursday & Saturday: 1-4 P.M.
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