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Window #9 – Menus & Memories

Window #9 – Menus & Memories

Location: Sweet Susie’s, 437 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA

SAN PEDRO RESTAURANTS FOUND IN CITY DIRECTORIES IN THE ARCHIVES:

 —1920s

Annex Grill Café – 515 S. Beacon

Catalina Lunch – Catalina Terminal Building

Cliff House Café – 4342 S. Pacific Ave.

Dairy Lunch – 179 Fish Harbor Wharf E. San Pedro

Dairy Lunch Café – 107 W. 6th

Golden Lion Café – 507 Front

Harbor Candy Kitchen and Lunch – 292 W. 6th

Harbor Confectionary Luncheonette – 1133 S. Pacific Ave.

Jim’s Lunch Room – 421 Front

Kirby Bros Union Lunch Room – 112 W. 5th

M & L Café First National Bank Building – 207 W. 6th

Market Lunch Counter – 247 W. 6th

R and N Lunch – 121 W. 5th

Salt Lake Lunch – East San Pedro

Ship Café – 527 Front

— 1930s

A & F Café – 224 Ocean Ave.

Boyer’s Malted Milk Shop – 706 S. Pacific Ave.

Club Lunch – 111 W. 7th

The Cookery – 323 W. 7th

Elgin Café – 331 W. 7th

Excellent Café – 287 W. 6th

Golden Gate Café – 108 W. 6th

Good Eats Coffee Shop – 418 S. Beacon

Goodfellows Grill – 531 S. Harbor Blvd.

New Richelieu Café – 436 S. Beacon

Palace Grill – 232 W. 7th

Saddlerock Café – 123 W. 6th

Silver Lion Café – 507 S. Harbor Blvd.

YMCA Café – 921 S. Beacon

—1940s

Balkania Café – 111 W. 6th

Criterion Café – 519 S. Harbor Blvd.

Four Winds Café – 102 E. 4th.

Happy Days Café – 140 S. Pacific Ave.

Hi Hat Barbeque – 796 Wilmington and San Pedro Rd.

Klondike Café – 115 N. Pacific Ave.

Point Fermin Park Café – 745 Paseo Del Mar

Silver Lion Café – 507 S. Harbor Blvd.

Stevedore Café – 200 Pilchard, Terminal Island

YMCA Café – 921 S. Beacon

— 1950s

Acapulco Café – 128 W. 5th

Alhambra Café – 216 11th

American Café – 407 S. Harbor Blvd.

Angelo Coffee Shop – 615 ? S. Beacon

Ann’s Dine & Dance – 1105 N. Gaffey

Azteca Café – 403 S. Palos Verdes

B & B Café – 1908 S. Pacific Ave.

Barrel House Café – 1323 S. Pacific Ave.

Battan Café – 425 S. Beacon

Bridge House Café – 247 N. Gaffey

Bus Stop Café – 561 N. Front

Cabrillo Coffee House – 1101 S. Palos Verdes

Café New Yorker – 527 S. Beacon

Chicken on the Wing – 414 S. Gaffey

Chinese Eagle Chop Suey Café – 139 N. Pacific Ave.

City Hall Café – 641 S. Beacon

Cottage Café – 204 N. Gaffey

Criterion Café – 519 S. Harbor Blvd.

Cuddle Snack Bar – 1439 S. Grand Ave.

Day & Night Lunch – 546 S. Beacon

Duffy’s Café – 354 W. 6th

Edna’s Café – 320 S. Pacific Ave.

Ellen’s Café – 220 S. Harbor Blvd.

Ellis Charly – 514 S. Mesa

El Submarino Café – 232 W. 6th

Elwood Café – 133 W. 5th

George’s Sandwich Shop – 733 S. Palos Verdes

Globe Lunch – 200 W. 6th

Gold Star Café – 535 S. Pacific Ave.

Golden Café – 1015 S. Pacific Ave.

Golden Gate Café – 111 E. 6th

Goldie’s Café – 126 W. 6th

Green Spot Café – 2601 S. Pacific Ave.

The Hamburger Hut – 824 S. Gaffey

Harbor Coney Island Café – 441 S. Harbor Blvd.

Hi Hat Café – 796 N. Front

Hobby Nobby – 615 S. Pacific Ave.

Judy’s Café – 2202 S. Pacific Ave.

Knight Lunch – 1110 S. Pacific Ave.

La Conga Café – 302 W. 7th

Lassen’s Café – 1621 S. Pacific Ave.

Lido Café – 440 S. Beacon

Little Club Café – 1100 S. Pacific Ave.

Log Cabin Café – 444 S. Beacon

Luigi’s Restaurant – 919 S. Gaffey

Mac’s Café – 109 E. 5th

Madame Café – 1321 S. Pacific Ave.

Mary & Jess Café – 210 W. 6th

Mary’s Café – 104 S. Pacific Ave.

Original Coney Island Café – 621 S. Beacon

Our Café – 421 S. Beacon

Palos Verdes Café – 827 Palos Verdes

Park View Café – 746 Paseo Del Mar

Pilot Café – 3821 S. Pacific Ave.

Point Fermin Park Café – 745 Paseo Del Mar

Puddy’s Café – 1927 S. Pacific Ave.

Puerto Rico Café – 136 W. 6th

Radio Café – 791 S. Seaside Ave.

Royal Café – 639 S. Beacon

St. Francis Café – 221 W. 5th

Scandia Café – 901 S. Palos Verdes

Short Stop Café – 1403 S. Pacific Ave.

Silver Dollar Café – 425 S. Harbor Blvd.

Silver Lion Café – 507 S. Harbor Blvd.

Skipper Inn – 115 W. 6th

Snack Shack – 1739 S. Pacific Ave.

Spot Café – 2139 S. Pacific Ave.

Stewart’s Café – 255 E. 22nd

Terminal Lunch Room – 718 Tuna

Waugh’s Malt Shop – 869 W. 9th

White Swan Café – 115 E. 6th

Yacht Club Café – 301W. 6th

— ca. 1960 

Adrien’s – 1909 S. Pacific

American Café – 949 S. Seaside Ave,TI

Bailey’s Café – 2253 S. Pacific

Bank Café – 547 S. Beacon

Barrel House Café – 1323 S. Pacific

Bea’s Café – 380 W. 7th St.

Bilina Café – 210 W. 6th

Bill’s Café – 2134 S. Pacific

Borinquen Café – 136 W. 6th St.

Cabrillo Coffee House – 1101 S. Palos Verdes

Café New Yorker – 527 S. Beacon

Canetti’s Seafood Grotto – 309 E. 22nd St.

Chin’s Garden – 1936 S. Pacific

Chuck Wagon – 757 N. Front St.

Cigo’s – 915 S. Pacific Ave.

City Hall Café – 641 S. Beacon St.

Crest Café – 381 W. 22nd St.

Criterion Café – 519 S. Harbor Blvd.

Del Rio Café – 121 W. 6th St.

Dinner Plate – 462 W. 7th St.

Don’s Kitchen – 120 N. Gaffey

Duffy’s Café – 354 W. 6th St.

Eddie’s Café – 121 W. 5th St.

El Puerto Café – 134 N. Harbor Blvd.

El Triumfo Café – 407 S. Harbor Blvd

Ellis’ Charly Café – 559 S. Pacific

Famous Coney Island Café – 535 S. Harbor Blvd.

Fireside – 600 S. Gaffey

Fisherman’s Club – 115  W. 6th St.

Frank’s Chop Suey – 615 S. Beacon

Franki’s  – 1110 S. Pacific

Gene’s Coffee Shop – 1403 S. Pacific

Giorgio’s Little Capri – 2601 S. Pacific

Glady’s Café – 437 S. Harbor Blvd.

Golden Café – 1015 S.Pacific

Golden Gate Café – 111 E. 6th St.

Granada Café – 336 W. 7th St.

Hamburger Hut – 824 S. Gaffey

Happy Café – 347 S. Palos Verdes

Harbor Coney Island – 441 S. Harbor

Harold’s Place – 1908 S. Pacific

Harry’s Café – 105 E. 22nd St.

Helenic Center – 619 S. Beacon

Hickory Pit Café – 430 E. Palos Verdes

Hobby Nobby – 615 S. Pacific

Indian Room – 952 S. Pacific

JV Pacific Grill – 1324 S. Pacific

La Pasadita Inn – 532 S. Palos Verdes

Lankford’s Café –  318 S. Gaffey

Lassen’s Café – 1621 S. Pacific

Leo’s Malt Shop – 419 W. 2nd St.

Log Cabin Café – 444 S. Beacon

Loy’s Tony Café – 1430 S. Gaffey

Ludo Club – 440 S. Beacon

Luigi’s Restaurant – 919 S. Gaffey

Lupe’s – 1136 S.Pacific

Madame Café – 1321 S. Pacific

Majestic Café – 262 W. 7th St.

Maple Leaf Malt Shop – 293 W. 6th St.

Mrs. Menie’s Café – 569 W. 6th St.

Mickey’s Dine & Dance – 1105 N. Gaffey

Mildred’s Café – 609 S. Beacon

Mirror Room Inc. – 694 W. 9th St.

Mitchell’s Café – 215 N. Pacific Ave.

Mountain View Café – 1502 S. Pacific

Navy Café – 264 E. 22nd St.

O’Brien’s Café – 711 N. Front St.

Old Fashion Hamburgers – 405 S. Gaffey

Ollie’s Café – 641 N. Harbor Blvd.

Olsen’s Café – 589 W. 9th St.

Original Coney Island Café – 621 S. Beacon

Our Café – 421 S. Beacon

P E Fountain – 510 S. Harbor Blvd.

Pacific Café – 731 S. Pacific

Palos Verdes Café – 827 S. Palos Verdes

Paris Café & Bar – 1017 S. Centre

Park View Café – 746 Paseo del Mar

Paul’s Café – 598 W. 10th

Pearl Harbor Café – 433 S. Beacon

Peppy’s – 584 W. 9th St.

Pilot Café – 3821 S. Pacific

Plaza Coffee Shop – 29127 S. Western

Pt. Fermin Park Café  – 745 Paseo del Mar

Porthole Café – 535 S. Beacon

Pucks Coffee Shop – 906 S. Gaffey

Ral’s Café – 414 S. Gaffey

Reimer’s Malt Shop – 2331 Alma

Rice Bowl Café – 402 S. Beacon

Roma’s – 29107 S. Western

Royal Café – 639 S. Beacon

Ryp’s Café – 710 Weymouth

Sabella’s Café – 733 S. Palos Verdes

Scandia Café – 901 S. Palos Verdes

Service Inn Café – 420 S. Beacon

Silver Dollar Café – 425 S. Harbor

Smuggler’s Cove – 633 S. Mesa

Speck’s Café – 202 E. 1st St.

Spinnaker Inn – 2500 Miner

Spot Café – 2139 S. Pacific

Starlite Club – 1928 S. Pacific

Tapa Room – 1017 S. Beacon

Teal’s Wood Barbeque – 232 W. 4th St.

Tex’s Café – 109 E. 5th St.

22nd St. Landing Café – 141w. 22ns St.

Vera Cruz Café – 102 E. 4th St.

Vista Del Oro Café – 875 W. 9th St.

Waffle Shop – 1033 S. Pacific

Waldorf Inn – 209 W. 6th St.

Walker’s Café – 700 Paseo del Mar

Whirley Bird Café – 120 W. 7th St.

White Swan Café – 113 E. 6th St.

Yacht Café – 301 W. 6th St.

Zarapa Café – 108 E. 4th St.

— ca. 1970 

Ante’s Restaurant – 356 W. 5th St.

A & W Root Beer Drive-In – 1341 S. Gaffey

Chicken Delight – 530 S. Gaffey

Chin’s Garden Restaurant – 1936 S. Pacific Ave.

Cigo’s – 915 S. Pacific Ave.

Danny’s Coffee Shop – 1103 S. Gaffey

Delaney’s Restaurant – 2440 S. Western Ave.

Far East Restaurant – 1047 S. Pacific Ave.

Francisco’s Catering Service

– 631 W. 7th

Hobby Nobby Coffee Shop – 615 S. Pacific Ave.

Jack Chin’s Rickshaw Inn – 1432 W. 8th

La Paloma – 112 S. Pacific Ave.

Little Fisherman – Berth 73

J.J. Newberry Co. – 940 N. Western Av

Olsen’s – 589 W. 9th

Peppy’s – 584 W. 9th

Ports O’ Call Restaurant – Berth 76

Princess Louise – Berth 236, TI

 Rum Runner– Berth 83Tasman Sea– 29601 S. Western Ave.Tony’s – 2111 S. Pacific Ave.

Vista Del Oro Café – 875 W. 9th St.

Yankee Whaler Inn – Berth 75

Joseph Yankovich Café  – 559 S. Pacific Ave.

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A few more items available at our annual Yard Sale A few more items available at our annual Yard Sale and Boutique at the Muller House Museum, 1542 S. Beacon St. 
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Saturday, August 8th, 8 am to 1 pm
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Do you love a good bargain? We do!
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Come and find your next treasures at great prices.
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Here’s Just a sampling:
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Framed Photos of Historic SP
Framed Artworks
Many Old Postcards of San Pedro
Vintage and Antique Items
Housewares, China
Designer Clothes in S & M Sizes
Vintage Linens
Harry Potter Books, Toys, Puzzles
Lesney Metal Miniature Cars
Costume Jewelry
Hardbound Set of Sue Grafton Mysteries, A to Y
Holiday Decor, Lighted Yard Figures
Old Dog & Rabbit Cast Iron Door Stops in Hubley Style, 
Child’s Outdoor Bench & Toy Lawn Mower
Many Sewing Notions 
Miniature Figurines
Collectible Vintage Books, Nature Guides 
Doilies
Visit the “Archives Table” for collectible paper items and high-school yearbooks.

This is one of our biggest fundraisers. Please try to bring cash in small denominations.
Annual Yard Sale & Boutique at the Muller House Mu Annual Yard Sale & Boutique at the Muller House Museum, 1542 S Beacon St.
*
Saturday, August 8th, 8 am to 1 pm
*
Do you love a good bargain? We do!
*
Come and find your next treasures at great prices.
*
Here’s Just a sampling:
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Framed Photos of Historic SP
Framed Artworks
Many Old Postcards of San Pedro
Vintage and Antique Items
Housewares, China
Designer Clothes in S & M Sizes
Vintage Linens
Harry Potter Books, Toys, Puzzles
Lesney Metal Miniature Cars
Costume Jewelry
Hardbound Set of Sue Grafton Mysteries, A to Y
Holiday Decor, Lighted Yard Figures
Old Dog & Rabbit Cast Iron Door Stops in Hubley Style, 
Child’s Outdoor Bench & Toy Lawn Mower
Many Sewing Notions 
Miniature Figurines
Collectible Vintage Books, Nature Guides 
Doilies
*
Visit the “Archives Table” for collectible paper items and high-school yearbooks.
*
This is one of our biggest fundraisers. Please try to bring cash in small denominations
Annual Yard Sale & Boutique at the Muller House Mu Annual Yard Sale & Boutique at the Muller House Museum 
*
Saturday, August 8th, 8 am to 1 pm
*
Do you love a good bargain? We do!
Come and find your next treasures at great prices.
*
Here's just a sampling:

Lots of framed art and photos
Many old postcards of San Pedro
Vintage and antique items
Housewares
Designer clothes in small and medium sizes
Vintage linens
Hardbound set of Sue Grafton mysteries from A to Y
Toys & puzzles
Holiday decor, including lighted outdoor yard figures
Visit the "Archives Table" for collectible paper items and high-school yearbooks.
*
This is one of our biggest fundraisers. Please try to bring small cash bills.
The Muller House Museum will be open this Sunday, The Muller House Museum will be open this Sunday, July 5th, from 1-4:00pm. Last house tour is at 3:30pm. 1542 S. Beacon Street. Free, but donations are gratefully accepted. We will also be open Sunday, July 12th. 😁 Enjoy our current display of vintage San Pedro sports memorabilia.
The San Pedro Bay Historical Society thanks the Po The San Pedro Bay Historical Society thanks the Port of Los Angeles for the award of a 2025-2026 Community Investment Grant in the amount of $2,364 dollars. 
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The funds cover the purchase of digital storage devices and related equipment that will increase access to the Society’s rich archival collections and help preserve its valuable documents, records, and images of San Pedro history.
We are excited to have the following authors joini We are excited to have the following authors joining us for our event. See Full Bios on website:

1- Jim Shneer – Author of Naval History with many books including, “Exploring Military History of Ft. MacArthur and Palos Verdes”
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2- Steve Marconi – SP Today columnist
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3- Joe McKinzie – San Pedro & San Pedro Bay (Postcard Books)
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4- Ray Vaudo – “A Gaetano in America” My unexpected journey from Gaeta, Italy to the United States and  and When I followed the Olives
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5- Dr. Fereidun Shokatfard – Educator, poet, entrepreneur, philanthropist and artist. Author or 16 books, including ” Colors of Paradise”
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6- J. Walter Pesusich – Book – “Rudecinda’s Mystery: the Lost San Pedro Treasures“
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7- Gloria Ramos – Co-Author of “Becoming Happy: 30 Ways to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul” Self-help/Mindfulness book
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8- Craig Ibarra – “A Wailing of a Town: An Oral History of Early San Pedro Punk”
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9- Cynthia Engh McCoy – Book – “The Property” – Debut Novel 
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10- Joel Torrez – Harbor Area Podcast 
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11- Historical Society Archives – Publications and interesting historical Ephemera for sale
Author’s Day at the Muller House Museum * When: Su Author’s Day at the Muller House Museum
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When: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free entry | No reservations required
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The San Pedro Bay Historical society presents a day of Books, Breezes, and Bites: Author’s Day at the Muller House Museum
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Join us for an afternoon celebrating the voices of our community! We are hosting a special Author’s Day at the historic Muller House Museum, featuring a talented lineup of local authors and writers who bring the unique history and spirit of our town to life on the page.
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Whether you are a lifelong resident or a history enthusiast, this is a perfect opportunity to meet the people behind your favorite local stories, discover new reads, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with neighbors.
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Meet the Authors: Chat with local writers and those specializing in San Pedro’s rich heritage.
Stunning Views: Relax on the museum grounds, which offer one of the best views in the city—overlooking the bustling Los Angeles Harbor.
Coastal Comfort: Enjoy the fantastic ocean breezes that our hilltop location provides.
Refreshments: We’ll be serving coffee, tea, and delicious cookies to keep the conversation flowing.
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Come for the literature, stay for the view, and leave with a new favorite book! We can't wait to see you there.
The Muller House Museum will be open this Sunday, The Muller House Museum will be open this Sunday, May 3rd from 1-4pm. 
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Step back in time and tour our beautiful house with a lovely view of the harbor. 
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Don't forget to visit Mrs. Muller's Gift Shop 
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Last tour at 3:30. 
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Free, but donations are welcomed. 
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1542 S. Beacon Street.
The Muller House Museum is open this Sunday, March The Muller House Museum is open this Sunday, March 8th from 1-4pm. Last tour at 3:30pm. Visit and enjoy all the San Pedro sports memorabilia on display! 1542 S. Beacon Street. Free, but donations gratefully accepted
🎉 Celebrate San Pedro’s 138th Birthday! 🎉 * Join u 🎉 Celebrate San Pedro’s 138th Birthday! 🎉
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Join us in honoring San Pedro's 138th birthday with an afternoon of community history, memories, and hometown pride!
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Guests will have the opportunity to view historic photographs and sports memorabilia from local clubs and school teams, including a rare highlight: Coach Jerry Lavrov’s authentic 1940s wool baseball uniform. 
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All featured items come from the treasured archives of the San Pedro Bay Historical Society.
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We also invite you to be part of the celebration — bring a photograph or artifact of your own to share and help tell the story of San Pedro’s rich past.
📍 Sunday, March 1st
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
🏛️ Muller House Museum: 1542 S Beacon St
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Come celebrate the people, places, and moments that make San Pedro unforgettable!
Come and roam the halls of The Muller House Museum Come and roam the halls of The Muller House Museum in darkness. Spine tingling tales will await you in several rooms as you are guided via candlelight.
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Visit Our Tarot Card Reader while you wait for your tour or mix up a witchy potion at Mrs Mullers Apothecary Lab.
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Hauntingly good Appetizers and Craft beer/wine will be available.
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Don't miss this delightfully intimate event. We are dying to see you.
Tickets available on our website, or message to reserve and pay at the door. $15 per person. 21 and over.
#sanpedroevents #sanpedrotoday #halloweenevents
Annual Spirited Event at The Muller House Museum. Annual Spirited Event at The Muller House Museum.
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Come see what the future holds with our tarot card reader as you await your turn to walk the dark halls of The Muller House Museum via Candlelight. 
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Listen to spine chilling tales as you dare to enter each room. Hauntingly Delicious Appetizers & Seasonal Beer/Wine will be available. Don’t miss it.
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Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased on our website. Link in bio, or email sanpedrobayhistoricalsociety@gmail.com to reserve your tickets and pay by cash or check at the door. 
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Adults only this year as we will be serving beer/wine
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