Half Moon Bay (CA) (Images of America)

This was a very interesting book because Half Moon Bay, CA. is the town where I grew up. I thought I knew almost everything about this quaint little seaside city, but the author has put together a historical account about how Half Moon Bay came to be, and also included some marvelous early photos (circa 1900). I found it to be a fascinating read and also enjoyed strolling down memory lane with the contents of this book. I would recommend this item for history buffs and also those who have lived in, or visited Half Moon Bay.

fascinating history of HMB. Hard to find info and really interesting images.

Great historical account of one of our favorite escapes. Half Moon Bay is worth the drive from any place. Go there, buy the book, spend a weekend, and eat your way up and down historic Main Street.

The book arrived in pieces. The author removed pictures of my grandfather's store in this edition that was the reason I bought the book in the first place.

Great historical information on the the city of HMB

This book has interesting historic pictures and interesting historic information. Here is some of the interesting information that this book mentions: Moss Beach, El Granada, and Princeton today remain as unincorporated towns. There was a 1915 picture of a Moss Beach arch formation that has since then been destroyed by waves. Deer were the principal source of meat for the Ohlones. There’s a picture in the book of Gasper de Portola arriving in the area in October 1769. He was named Governor of Alta and Baja CA. He was born near the town of Balaguer, Spain. There is a modern day picture of that town in this book. The book mentions about San Benito and Spanishtown. Pumpkins became an important crop to the area. There is a picture in the book of the pumpkin field in Half Moon Bay in 1940. The area itself produces 3500 tons of pumpkins every year. The Italians brought the valuable cash crop to CA which grows in cool and foggy coastal areas. There is a picture in the book of an artichoke field from the 1920’s. The Northern CA coastal artichoke production is only exceeded by Italy itself. The Cunha’s Country Store was destroyed by fire in 2003 and rebuilt and back in operation by 2004. Today, 501 Main St. is the Half Moon Bay City Hall.

Good condition