The Johnston House Foundation's Holiday Boutique & Historic House Tour

Half Moon Bay, CA

Website: http://www.johnstonhouse.org/id1.html

Get into the spirit at the Holiday Boutique & Historic House Tour held at the historic Johnston House. The self-guided tour of this "White House of Half Moon Bay," built 1853-1855, gives visitors a chance to see a rare example of Eastern saltbox architecture transplanted to the West Coast. Guests will delight in the rooms adorned with Christmas trees, one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths, handcrafted items by more than 30 local and regional artists, gourmet treats and a selection of unusual gifts and holiday items are all available for sale. This is the perfect place to shop for ornaments, holiday decorations, jewelry, original artwork, textiles, home décor, and much more. Tickets are $10 and benefit the continued restoration of the James Johnston House. Highway 1 at Higgins-Purisima Road; (650) 726-0329; www.johnstonhouse.org.