Pacifica Historical Society

06/17/2026

On June 4, 2026, city engineering crews observed cracking and separation at our beloved pier.
Story:
https://www.bartlettbiographies.com/_files/ugd/5ea9c3_0bc0990ad0394938b1d46a1317d2f40e.pdf

06/11/2026

☀️👔 Dad's Day Deals & Summer Treasures Await This Friday & Saturday! 🛍️🌊

Looking for a unique Father's Day gift? Need a few treasures for your summer adventures? Come shop the Pacifica Historical Society's Monthly Rummage Sale and discover amazing bargains while supporting local history!

You'll find:

👕 Clothing
📚 Books
🏠 Household Items & Home Décor
🍳 Kitchenware & Cookware
🛠️ Tools
🧸 Toys
🎁 One-of-a-kind treasures perfect for Father's Day!

📍 Pacifica Coastside Museum
1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044

📅 Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

💥 Prices drop 50% after 1:00 PM on Saturday!

Every purchase helps fund the restoration of the historic Ocean Shore Railroad train car, helping preserve an important piece of Pacifica's history for future generations.

Whether you're shopping for Dad, gearing up for summer adventures, or treasure hunting for that perfect find, you'll discover great bargains while supporting a great cause!

See you there!
PHS

06/10/2026

In November of 1973, the Pacifica Pier opened. Since then, the 1,140-foot-long "L" shaped pier has been Pacifica's welcoming link to the sea. To learn more of its history, watch this Pacifica Historical Society film.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/26/2026

Join Stephen Johnson, president of the Pacifica Historical Society, historian and tour guide, on an easy, hour-long walking tour of the Sharp Park neighborhood on Saturday, May 30.

Hear the stories of City Hall, the Little Brown Church, the old Anderson store and more landmarks in this most historic district of Pacifica.

Meet on the front steps of the Pacifica Coastside Museum, 1850 Francisco Blvd., at 12 p.m. The museum and its gift shop with local art and Pacifica Jack Cheese is open to visitors at 1 p.m., just after the tour.

For more info, see pacificahistory.org

05/21/2026

There are many pages to this Ocean Shore teacher's story and they include her love of teaching, her passion for science, and her sadness over her school's dismantling. Read about Virginia here:
https://www.bartlettbiographies.com/_files/ugd/5ea9c3_c38273374d8e49998c0b000ae115baff.pdf

05/07/2026

🌷 Shop Our Pre-Mother’s Day Rummage Sale Fundraiser for Unique Gifts & Finds! 🛍️💝

Come shop the Pacifica Historical Society Fundraiser Rummage Sale and discover amazing finds while supporting local history!

This weekend’s sale is packed with:
👚 Clothing & accessories
📚 Books, CDs & DVDs
💍 Jewelry & collectibles
🏠 Household goods & home décor
🧺 Endless knick-knacks galore

⭐ FEATURED ITEM ⭐
🍰 Over 20 BRAND NEW Williams Sonoma baking pans & kitchen tools — perfect for the baker, cook, or foodie mom in your life!

📍 Pacifica Coastside Museum
1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica

🗓️ Friday 5/8 & Saturday 5/9
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM

🍀 Bonus Deal: Prices drop 50% after 1 PM on Saturday!

Every purchase supports the Pacifica Historical Society and our mission to restore our town’s historic Ocean Shore Railroad train car 🚂

📢 See you there!

04/22/2026

Join the Pacifica Historical Society for a tour of Sharp Park, the city's historic district on Saturday April 25 at noon. This month, former Mayor Michael O'Neill leads the walk, bringing his personal perspective on city history.

From early settlers, farmers, rumrunners, city leaders, railroad investors and real estate developers, Sharp Park history is fascinating. The tour starts on the steps of the Pacifica Coastside Museum at noon. It's an easy, slow-paced walk on flat surfaces.

Bring a group of friends and family and visit the museum and gift shop afterward (open at 1 p.m.). Make a day of it with lunch at one of Sharp Park restaurants nearby.

The Pacifica Historical Society conducts walks of Sharp Park the last Saturday of each month at noon (weather permitting and except for FogFest weekend in Sept).

For more information, write [email protected]

04/10/2026

🌸✨ Spring Into Great Deals! ✨🌸

The Pacifica Historical Society Fundraiser Rummage Sale is back — just in time to refresh your space and welcome spring! 🌷 Whether you're hunting for unique finds or just love a good treasure hunt, there’s something waiting for you:

💐 Vintage treasures & fresh home décor
📚 Books for your next cozy spring read
👗 Light, stylish finds & accessories
🍽️ Kitchenware for spring gatherings
💍 Jewelry & giftable goodies
🎲 Games, collectibles & delightful surprises

Every purchase helps support the restoration of Pacifica’s historic Ocean Shore Railroad Car — preserving our local story for generations to come. 🚂💛

📍 Pacifica Coastside Museum
1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica

🗓️ Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM

🌼 Spring Savings Alert: Prices drop 50% after 1 PM on Saturday!

Grab a friend, soak up those spring vibes, and find something you’ll love — all while supporting local history. We can’t wait to see you! 🌸💕

04/03/2026

Great event coming up at the Pacifica Coastside Museum on Francisco Blvd., April 12, noon. The event is free and the lecturer is the fabulous Bay Area history specialist and storyteller Stephen Johnson.

04/01/2026

A favorite quote of this Chit-Chat Café enjoy-good-music regular is right out of the songbook of Willie Nelson's son Lukas Nelson, "Turn Off The News (Build A Garden)" instead. Read about Mary here:
https://www.bartlettbiographies.com/_files/ugd/5ea9c3_d268aad2a3aa45ea808381d0403d215f.pdf