Advertisement
Real Haunts in California- Paranormal CA
Did you know California is home to dozens of REAL Haunted Places? From haunted roadways and buildings where the dearly departed still lurk among us, to burial grounds and sacred places that are haunted by spirits who seemingly want to stay in this world, California has some truly eerie landmarks and historical sites that are hot spots for paranormal activity. California's Real Haunts are home to ghosts and spirits year-round - they're not your average Halloween Haunt. Find out all about California's Haunted History, and learn all about haunted places across the state that are plagued with REAL ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, and things that go bump in the night!
-
- Views:
- 3,581
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The ghost that is said to haunt this toy store is named John, Johnson, or Johann. Psychics have investigated the location and say he was a ranch hand and preacher in the 1880's who died of axe wounds while working in an orchard. Witnesses have reported items that jump off the shelves and cold breezes as the ghost walks by. His apparition has been spotted and is said to enjoy playing...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,407
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
At this cemetery, apparitions have been captured in photos during the daylight hours and the sounds of people talking can be heard during the night. There are a ton of orphan children buried here and it has been said that you can hear them playing at night. Their tombstones read "baby" or just their first name. EVP's have been captured along with eerie paranormal photos.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
-
- Views:
- 2,549
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This cemetery is believed to be haunted by The Pink Lady, a ghost who appears at night on June 15th each year. Stories say that on her prom night, she and her boyfriend were killed by a train nearby. She was apparently wearing a pink dress that night, which led to her nickname.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
-
- Views:
- 3,373
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This area is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Crystal Calhoon, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West by locals. She is said to linger the area with her small dog and has been seen vacuuming feverishly. Witnesses have said that when they have come in contact with her, they end up missing something shiny that they had on them.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 2,308
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This park is said to be haunted by a ghost that goes by the name Martin. When he was alive, he worked as a janitor at the park. Witnesses say that they've called the park before opening hours and spoke to a man who answered the phone, and his name was Martin. Lights are known to turn on and off and doors open and close by themelves. The radio station has also been said to change to a...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 3,085
- Photos:
- 6
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
The 6th floor of this hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Curry Tressider who passed away here in 1970. At the time, the 6th floor was converted into living quarters where she resided for years. Witnesses have spotted her ghost roaming throughout the floor.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,402
- Photos:
- 6
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This historic inn now operates as a museum and is rumored to be an extremely haunted California location. Pierre is the name of the ghost that is said to reside here, and witnesses say he likes to play pranks like rolling up the rugs, stacking the library books on the floor, and causing the upstairs to get very cold. Footsteps have been heard here, and a face has been spotted looking...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,832
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This historic hall was built in 1924 and is rumored to be haunted by more than just one ghost. Here, witnesses have spotted apparitions, including one man dressed in a 1940's style suit and another who has been seen on the balcony, as if he is watching a show. He applauds before disappearing. Also, it's been said if you go to the men's bathroom, you may hear disembodied voices...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 1,618
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This restaurant was once known as Stokes Adobe, which was built by the Mexicans in the 1830's and is now believed to be haunted. Reports say that in the early hours of morning, footsteps can be heard walking around upstairs when no one is up there. A child's cries have also been heard in the same area. Stories say that employees who lock up for the night and turn the lights off before...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 979
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Point Sur lighthouse sits between Carmel and Big Sur on a rocky coastline and is known to be haunted. The treacherous coast has been the site of many shipwrecks and the lighthouse is said to be haunted by those who have lost their lives in the wrecks. One of the most common apparitions to appear at the Point Sur lighthouse is a tall man wearing dark blue, 19th-century clothing. He...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,225
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This hotel is rumored to be haunted by people who died here a few decades ago in a fire. The 7th floor is said to have the most paranormal activity. Stories say workers were renovating in 2008 and they reported numerous poltergeist/haunted activity including being touched, pushed and other sorts of mischief.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 3,170
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This water park is believed to be haunted and witnesses have reported the phones ringing throughout the night, mostly coming from Wave Cove. Footsteps have been heard, the voice of a girl asking for help and something calling out names in the food court. The hauntings are believed to be by a young girl who drowned in Wave Cove.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 852
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Neptune Society Columbarium is located inside a large, dome building that has been used as a burial site since 1898 for people to house their loved ones’ ashes. Some visitors have claimed to see a small hand brush up against theirs while on the property. Other witnesses have also claimed to see the ghost of a young girl whose ashes are buried within the building.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 568
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Sutro Baths in San Francisco is one of the world’s largest indoor swimming pools. It dates back to the late 1890s and was a top travel destination for visitors. The location burned down in the 1960s and rumor has it that the only thing that is left are the ghostly guests!
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,240
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The story surrounding this cemetery says that in the 1800's, the town sweetheart was murdered and as punishment, her killer was burned alive in his home located across from the cemetery. Witnesses have reported loud, heavy footsteps in the cemetery. Another story states that if you place flowers on a certain child's grave, one who died on the same day as his father, the child's ghost...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
-
- Views:
- 3,672
- Photos:
- 7
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
The Stanley House at the Stanley Ranch Museum dates back to 1891 and is rumored to be haunted. A former live-in caretaker reported waking up to a frank-speaking apparition of an older man next to his bed, who advised him "Don't take any bullsh**!" The caretaker also spotted an older man's ghost wearing period clothing sitting at the Heritage Barn Theater, watching the rehearsals. At the...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Museums
-
- Views:
- 2,247
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This inn is housed inside a building that was once a hospital and is believed to be haunted. A male and female ghost have both been spotted around the premises and looking out the windows.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 957
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Presidio Park offers 1,500 acres and is located on a former military post. With a national cemetery, a ton of historic buildings, and an old army base, it's no surprise that the park is believed to be quite haunted. At the Presidio, there has been claims of ghostly figures and army men who still perform their routine duties on the ground. The Letterman Digital Arts Center is said to be...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 5,250
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- 4.8 / 5
- Exp.:
- 4
This historic hotel dates back to 1908 when it was originally built for residents of the growing town. The hotel has narrowly escaped demolishment and is believed to be one of California's haunted locations. The hotel is said to have a resident ghost who is believed to be a former prostitute who was murdered at the hotel. She has been spotted wandering around the upper floors and has...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,847
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
According to stories, this restaurant is said to be haunted by nine different ghosts. Witnesses have heard knocking and footsteps and have seen lights turn on and off by themselves. A Mexican man's apparition has also beens potted wearing jeans, boots and a checkered shirt. Cold spots have also been reported here.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,557
- Photos:
- 4
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
An elderly lady's apparition has been seen at this cemetery wearing a white dress. There's also said to be a specific mausoleum that opens itself up every Friday night.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,547
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Stories say that this fort is haunted by the ghosts of soldiers who passed away here in accidents.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 3,271
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- 4.3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
Turnbull Canyon in Whittier offers visitors a four mile hike through Puente Hills. Stories say it also offers some spirits, believed to be the ghosts of the 29 people who perished here in a plane crash in the 1950s. Local legend says there are some children lingering the area in spirit as well. They were believed to have been taken from an orphanage nearby and used in ritualistic...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,184
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This hotel is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a man who committed suicide here. He killed himself in Room #130, which is where reports of hauntings occur.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,204
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 2
The Atherton House in San Francisco is a 19th-century style home that was built for George Atherton. Rumor has it that he was a successful businessman, but no one knows exactly what his business was. The spirits that are believed to haunt the Atherton House are George himself and his wife, who died a few years before he did.
Local legend says that Atherton was sailing either to or...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,582
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This motion-picture studio was built in 1917 by Charlie Chaplin and it now opeates as Jim Henson Studios. Rumored to be haunted, the site has been featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters. Paranormal reports here include an apparition that has been spotted on the roof wearing a top hat and coat, and a woman's form has appeared walking through a door. A ghostly man with a handlebar...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
-
- Views:
- 2,717
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
In this area, witnesses have reported seeing a ghostly lady wearing black wandering around and have heard the screams of trapped miners coming from the old well.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 1,287
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This Spanish mission building is said to be haunted by a presence that can be felt nearing you from the side as you leave through a side door to the garden. The presence is said to embrace you lightly and leave you feeling comforted. Witnesses have also heard cries, children's voices and ghostly chanting.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 614
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The original San Francisco City Hall building burned down during a 1906 earthquake. Its current structure was built in 1915, and ever since, there has been reports of hauntings on site. One story includes the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. Witnesses have claimed to hear strange noises in the building when there is no one around and some believe these...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 5,143
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This 1920's resort is said to be haunted by a shaded apparition and ghostly voices and noises that have been reported in several of the bungalows.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,209
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
In the 1880's, this building served as a restaurant until it was refurbished and began operating as a hotel in 1897. The building is said to be haunted by its original owners. Albert has been spotted with a pipe in his mouth and has been seen in mirrors. In the rooms upstairs, lace dollies and furniture is frequently found rearranged.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,847
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This inn is home to a variety of ghostly activity. Witnesses here have reported full body apparitions, a ghost who enjoys playing the piano and assorted poltergeist activity. Some guests have claimed their belongings have been knocked off their dressers by unseen presences. Room #307 is said to be the room with the most activity.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,212
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
A young man once died in a motorcycle accident on the Southwest corner of this intersection. A memorial stood at the location for him and witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be an apparition walking and standing by the corner near the candles.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses
-
- Views:
- 1,656
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This historic park has been rumored to be haunted for decades. Paranormal reports here include the sound of heavy objects being dragged across the floor in the middle of the night and a post commander's apparition that has been spotted looking out one of the windows at the old hospital building. Stories say he died in 1859 of malaria.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 2,470
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 4.3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 6
Will Rogers made his last performance at this theater before he died in a plane crash. His ghost is said to haunt the theater's practice room, where it always feel cold and his apparition has been spotted through its small window.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Theaters
-
- Views:
- 2,033
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 2
This hotel is said to be haunted by a ghostly woman who reportedly hanged herself here in the 1800's. She is said to appear to modern-day visitors looking through the windows of allegedly-vacant rooms.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,656
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The mansion that stood here belonged to Harry Houdini but burned down and has since been rebuilt. Those that have explored the premises have reported seeing Houdini's ghost wandering around. The mansion has also been used as a recording studio and some artists have reported strange activity including photographic evidence, temperature fluctuations and being touched.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses
-
- Views:
- 1,978
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This club was once known as the Eagle Saloon and was brought upriver from San Francisco in the 1860's. The building is believed to be haunted by ghosts from back in its old saloon days. Reports here include lights that turn on and off by themselves, cold spots and moving objects.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 4,107
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This playhouse, which is also known as the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, supposedly has underground tunnels that are believed to be haunted. The tunnels were created so the owner, Uncle John, could quickly go from backstage to the foyer. During the Depression, it has been said that the tunnels were used to store dead bodies, and when they became full, the tunnels were sealed shut....
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Theaters
-
- Views:
- 629
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The San Francisco Art Institute was founded in 1871 and operates as a private college of contemporary art. Rumor has it that the institute was built atop a graveyard. Witnesses have reported the sound of screaming, disembodied footsteps, and ghost sightings at the location. It is believed that the spirits that linger at this college are those buried beneath it.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 1,552
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This restaurant is said to be haunted by former owner, C. Arnholt Smith, also known as "Mr. San Diego." Smith was a businessman and the first owner of the San Diego Padres. He utilized the businesses as a car dealership and wine business that was run by his son in the 1970's. The building then became vacant for years and was finally purchased in 2010. It was then that it was determined...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,524
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
Room #5 at this hotel is rumored to be haunted by a ghost that likes to bang on the closet door from the inside. Witnesses have claimed that when they open the closet door, after hearing the banging, they are greeted by a foul odor they didn't notice earlier. Some have also spotted a ghostly man inthe lobby wearing fancy clothing.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 3,336
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 1 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This hotel is no longer in operation but was said to be haunted by a young woman in her twenties and a ghostly little girl. The woman usually appeared at the top of the stairs, while the little girl would be spotted in the hallway. Many eerie noises and electrical disturbances have been reported here as well.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 4,514
- Photos:
- 5
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This bridge was built over the Arroyo Seco River in 1912 and is also known as the Suicide Bridge. The nickname came about after around 100 people were said to have jumped to their deaths from the bridge, starting in 1919. Reports say that during the Great Depression, there were almost 50 people that jumped. One legend says blames the bridge’s troubled past on a worker who fell and...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses
-
- Views:
- 1,338
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This home was built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley and once included the town's courthouse, granary, general store, theater and morgue. It now operates as a museum and is a Natonal Historic Landmark and is believed to be haunted. Those that linger here are said to be the ghosts of Whaley family members and a man's spirit who reportedly hanged himself on the site before the house was built.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Museums
-
- Views:
- 3,281
- Photos:
- 4
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This site once contained a castle-like home in the late 1800's but it burned down in 1901. The hotel opened up in 1915 and it is believed to be haunted. People say they can smell smoke in their smoke-free rooms and on the fourth floor, which is said to be the most haunted, witnesses have reported flickering lights and TV's that turn on by themselves. A ghostly little girl is said to be...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,037
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This restaurant was once the Kern County Kids Shelter and it is said to be a hot spot for paranormal activity. Reports say that the eerie feelings here are not necessarily bad ones.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,480
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
The Santa Clara House has a couple of names attached to it. It is also known as the Big Green House, Carlo Hahn House or The Tavern, which it operates as now. Rosa is the name of the resident ghost that is rumored to haunt the place. Rosa was an unhappy woman who got forced into marrying a man she didn't love. She started to have an affair with an Italian man who ended up leaving her...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,333
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 1 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
A ghostly old miner is said to haunt Room #22 at this hotel. Other spirits are rumored to linger here as well and the hotel apparently rents out "ghost detecting kits" that you can reserve with your stay.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,080
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Once a hotel, this restaurant is reportedly haunted by a prostitute who was murdered here in the late 1800's.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,707
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The National Exchange Hotel is said to be the oldest operating hotel in California, and possibly all of the West. It was established in 1856, and has continued operation except for a brief period of time when it closed down due to fire damage. Witnesses here have reported seeing full body apparitions of men wearing old-fashioned style clothing sitting in the lobby and smoking cigars....
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,516
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Before it became a restaurant in 1977, Magalia Depot was a train depot. Witnesses have reported seeing apparitions here and have heard voices and banging noises. Objects have also been said to fall off shelves on their own. Some have reported having their hair pulled or their shoulder grabbed by something unseen and it has been said that a floating head has appeared over a freezer in...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 3,379
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This cemetery originally operated from 1865-1954 and suffered a ton of vandalism between the 1950's and 1970's. People have ran over graves and have stolen gravestones or knocked them off their bases. After being restored, headstones have been discovered and replaced in their proper spots. The grounds are said to be haunted by Sarah, the wife of town founder, Noah Nortan, and a midwife...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
-
- Views:
- 3,774
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 3.3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 6
Once Griswold's Old School House, this building has been transformed into multiple shops. Paranormal reports here include the disembodied voices of ghostly children, a white mist, doors that open on their own and an uneasy feeling of being watched.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Colleges
-
- Views:
- 1,378
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
El Adobe de Capistrano is a Mexican restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. The restaurant dates back to 1948 and is a California Historical Landmark. It is located inside a building composed of two historic adobes and was a favorite spot of U.S. President Richard Nixon. The restaurant sits atop the town's old jail and it has been said that a former prisoner haunts the wine cellar, which was...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,644
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This hotel is rumored to be haunted by a couple of ghosts. One is that of a young girl who is dressed in white, and another is that of a well-dressed man with a cane. Strange happenings here include lights that fade in and out, noises at night and beds that become rumpled in a minute.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,852
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4.5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 2
This hotel is said to be haunted by a ghost that witnesses have named Frank. He occupies the top floor where reports of noises, voices and ghostly footsteps have occurred. A ghostly little boy has also appeared playing with a ball.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 4,199
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- 4.3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
This former inn now operates as a restaurant and is said to be haunted by at least three ghosts. Witnesses have spotted apparitions in the dining room and on the second floor and have reported moving bedsheets, slamming windows and lamps that turn on and off by themselves.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 910
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Berkeley Steam Ferry was one of several ferries that operated for 60 years on the San Francisco Bay between the Oakland Pier and the San Francisco Ferry Building. It was built in 1898 by the Union Iron Works of San Francisco and is believed to be quite haunted. The ferry could carry 2,000 passengers at a time, and at one point, it was used in the rescue efforts to evacuate residents...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 1,385
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Alcatraz was once a maximum-security prison nestled on its own island and now operates as a tourist attraction and museum. Witnesses have reported unexplained screams, footsteps, banjo music and slamming cell doors. The site has been investifated by Ghost Labs and Ghost Hunters.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 3,287
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This location is no longer a hotel and operates as an apartment building that is rumored to be haunted by a resident ghost. Reports say that when the site was still a hotel, people would see her wandering the top floor wearing her white nightgown. It is unclear if she has appeared ever since the place was transformed into apartments.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 2,508
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This historic hotel dates back to 1926 and was once the scene of a tragic murder at the turn of the recent century, and a beloved manager passed away. His ghost is said to linger the building and has been spotted all throughout the hotel. Witnesses have reported hearing ghostly voices in some of the rooms and disembodied footsteps. This hotel is no longer in operation.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 24,103
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- 3.6 / 5
- Exp.:
- 10
The Southern Campus of this rehabilitation center is now abandoned but was once a recovery center for those with the Spanish Flu. Victims were buried nearby in a field along with victims of Polio, the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, a 1930's flood, and a secretary who jumped to her death. Full-bodied apparitions have been spotted in this area.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums
-
- Views:
- 940
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Moss Beach Distillery once operated as a speakeasy during the Prohibition and the location was surrounded by stories that involved violence and death. Many businessmen, politicians, and other important folk would frequent the speakeasy. One visitor in particiular was a woman wearing a blue dress who was apparently having an affair with one of the gentleman there.
The "Blue...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 1,406
- Photos:
- 4
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This opera house is apparently only open for brief periods of time and there are no official operating hours. It is said to only be open during performances done by the 70+ year old ballet dancer who owns the place. The location is rumored to be haunted but the identities of those who linger are said to be unknown.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Theaters
-
- Views:
- 17,836
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4.5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 6
Some that have driven along this road at night have claimed to see a woman in white standing at the side of the road. After the woman is seen, folks have looked in their rear-view mirror to find her sitting in their car's back seat. A Native American girl's apparition has also been spotted along this road.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
-
- Views:
- 1,616
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Stories say that a pioneer woman was killed here by robbers while her husband wasn't home. Her body was thrown down the well on site and her apparition has been spotted wandering near the lake's shore with a lantern in hand. The sound of her playing the fiddle has also been heard here.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 46
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Bodie State Historic Park in Bridgeport, California is a gold-mining ghost town where visitors go to roam deserted streets that were once home to about 8,000 people. In the ghost town that used to have around 2,000 structures, is a library that is believed to be haunted. There's a well known ghost that seems to enjoy guarding the library's ancient collection. The apparition is believed...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Libraries
-
- Views:
- 4,295
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Over the past 20 years, there have been nearly a dozen deaths that have occurred along this stretch of Brea Canyon Road. The road is somewhat winding and is extremely dark at night. Many witnesses have claimed to see "phantom hitchhikers" and other eerie phenomena in the area during the night.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
-
- Views:
- 4,387
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Also known as the Preston School of Industry, this majestic building was founded in 1894 as a reform school. It then became the Preston Youth Correctional Facility in 1999 before ceasing operations in 2011. The historic building is now open to the public for tours and is believed to be haunted by former wards and a housekeeper named Anna Corbin. Anna was bludgeoned to death at the...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Colleges | Real Haunted Castles
-
- Views:
- 226
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Located in California’s Sierra Nevada, the Mono Hot Springs is the perfect place to visit when you need some relaxation... or if you want to see some ghosts.
The resort and campgrounds have been home to some seriously spooky stories. From "The Woman in White" at Doris Lake to the "The Cowboy" at Old Pedro... you're bound to run into some paranormal guests during your stay here....
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 36,139
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4.5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 12
This mental hospital was originally a facility for TB and Polio patients. There are many stories surrounding the place, including that it is haunted. One story states there was a mental patient who slashed a priest's throat in the building. Witnesses have claimed there are many unhappy spirits that linger here and that lights have been known to turn on and off by themselves. The...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums
-
- Views:
- 4,817
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4.5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 2
This road was once part of Route 66 and is said to be haunted by a young man's ghost wearing a striped shirt and carrying a long stick, thought to be a buggy whip. His ghost crosses the street as cars approach and then vanishes. He is said to sometimes be accompanied by a black dog.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses
-
- Views:
- 9,182
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 3.9 / 5
- Exp.:
- 10
This mansion is situated inside a private, gated community located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and is rumored to be haunted. Stories say that the former owner, Mr. Vanderlip's daughter, who committed suicide after being told she could not marry her African American lover, built an insane asylum and locked his daughter inside. He then killed her, her lover and their baby. Another story...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses
-
- Views:
- 1,724
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This old West mining town has been around since 1881 during the largest silver strike in California. During a 12-year span, Calico produced over $20 million in silver. In the mid-1890's, silver lost its value, leading Calico to lose its population. The town then became abandoned, leading it to be called a "ghost town." Today, the town is part of the San Bernardino County Regional Parks...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 1,032
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Queen Anne Hotel in San Francisco dates back to 1890 and features a Victorian style architecture. When it first opened, the location served as an etiquette school for girls. Although the building now operates as a 48-room hotel, remnants of its past still linger. The hotel is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Miss Mary Lake, the school's late headmistress. She haunts the hotel...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 4,385
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- 3.9 / 5
- Exp.:
- 7
This property is said to be haunted by its original owners, Robert and Louisa Chalmers. Stories say that Robert began to show signs of mental illness, so Louisa chained him up in the basement where he eventually starved to death. Paranormal occurrences here include strange sounds, screams, apparitions and clanging heard from inside.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses
-
- Views:
- 2,677
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Stories ay that if you are on this road at night, a ghostly woman walks along the side of the road. As you drive past her, she vanishes. One report states that a motorcyclist was thrown off his bike by something unseen, blacked out and woke up to see a woman with black hair standing over him. When he blinked, she was gone.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
-
- Views:
- 1,606
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Rispin Mansion in Capitola was built to help draw interest to the town that is located right outside of Santa Cruz. The home was owned by William Allen Rispin and he failed to attend to the water and sewage systems and slowly let the property degrade over time. The mansion was still left neglected after being sold to a business partner. It was then sold again and used as a nun...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 10,814
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 4.3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 7
This historic hotel dates back to 1907 and was once the sleeping quarters for railroad passengers who stayed the night in town. It is reportedly haunted and stories are associated with its colorful past. A pair of ghostly children are said to haunt the building in search of their parents, along with a ghostly woman wearing a nightgown who has been spotted drifting through closed doors.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 64
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Although this popular Mexican restaurant closed its doors in May 2024, the location was a well known hot spot for paranormal activity. In operation since the 1920s, the restaurant was one of the oldest of its kind in Los Angeles. Consuelo Castillo de Bonzo founded the restaurant and it’s believed that the founder’s spirit lingers there to this day. There have been reports of eerie...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 1,181
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is located on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. It dates back to the Golden Era and has seen the likes of many celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe, who is said to haunt the location. She lived at the hotel as her fame grew and it is said that she haunts her old room (Room 1200). Guests have reported seeing her apparition in the mirror....
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,543
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This museum once operated as an 1800's boarding house that has seen the likes of author Robert Louis Stevenson, who the house was named after. The home is rumored to be haunted by a former owner, Manuela Giradin. In 1879, her husband died of typhoid fever, and her two grandchildren came down with the disease as well. After being so exhausted trying to care for the children, she caught...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Museums
-
- Views:
- 2,525
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
In July, 1981, four murders took place at this spot, known as the Wonderland Murders, or the Four on the Floor Murders. The attack had supposedly been thought up by organized crime figure and nightclub owner, Eddie Nash. At this spot, it has been said that you can hear the voices of the victims that are said to linger the area.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses
-
- Views:
- 3,297
- Photos:
- 8
- Rating:
- 4 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
This gorgeous inn is rumored to be haunted, and even has some haunted rooms you can stay in. Reports here include cold spots, apparitions that vanish when you get too close and even touching. In the Bridal Suite, some have reported being pushed while trying to walk down the spiral staircase that is located inside the suite. The hotel is also said to be situated on a network of catacombs...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,872
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This naval base is rumored to be built on top of an ancient Native American burial ground and historical seaport called Anaheim Landing. Paranormal reports here include eerie shadows that appear at night, Native American's apparitions, footsteps that follow people, whispers, screams, moans, lights that go on and off by themselves, knocks on security vehicle doors, and the appearance of...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 1,081
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Located in Mono County, The Bodie State Historic Park offers 500 acres for about 75 miles southeast of Lake Tahoe. Bodie is an old Gold Rush-era ghost town that features more than 100 structures that still stand today. And rumor has it that the spirits of prospectors still remain as well.
The park has a history of manisfestations, including the apparation of a white mule and at...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 2,220
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This hotel is said to be haunted but there are conflicting reports as to who or what is doing the hauntings. Some say a ghostly young woman lingers the place while others say that the ghost of a young mischievous boy plays with the guests' children and likes to pull pranks. Some say that if you bring small toys, the little boys ghost will move them as he plays.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 1,917
- Photos:
- 8
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Kate Morgan is the ghost that is said to haunt this hotel. She was a young woman who checked in to the hotel and committed suicide by shooting herself in the head. There was no suspicion that the incident could have been murder because she had been seen in town purchasing the gun herself. She is known to haunt the room she stayed in (formerly Room #302, now numbered 3312), her presence...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 63
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga is a 13th Century style winery and castle located on Helena Highway in Napa Valley. Offering wine tastings, tours, private events, and more, this castle is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the Bay Area. Although it is not that old, the materials used to build the castle have been reclaimed from older structures. It is believed that the...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Castles
-
- Views:
- 2,796
- Photos:
- 7
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 1
Griffith Park is a well-known spot for both locals and tourists and is one of the largest urban parks in the country. It is where the Griffith Park Observatory is and where the famous Hollywood sign sits. It is also believed to be haunted.
The park is supposedly cursed by Dona Petrenilla, niece of the person that was in charge of the land, who was enraged after not being part of the...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 6,429
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 4.7 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
This manor was originally known as The Andrews Estate in 1922 and later was the Hazelwood Sanitarium in 1935 and the Clovis Avenue Sanitarium in 1942. At Hazelwood, patients were treated with terminal illnesses such as tuberculosis and at Clovis Avenue, patients were treated with mental illness, and reports say the conditions were quite terrible. The sanitarium closed down shortly after...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses
-
- Views:
- 2,016
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 2
This hotel is said to be haunted by shadowy apparitions that appear in guest rooms, only to disappear when approached.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging
-
- Views:
- 10,889
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 4
This once historic hospital was featured on TV's Ghost Adventures and is said to be haunted by the patients who traumatically died here. The site has been used for a number of films as a setting, including Outbreak, To Live and Die in L.A., and Day of the Dead 2: Contagium, as well as for many music videos and TV shows.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums
-
- Views:
- 2,173
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
An airplane crashed into this San Diego neighborhood back in 1978, killing 144 people. After the accident, a local highschool and airport hangar were temporary morgues and they are said to have a strange feeling inside of them. Some who live at the site have reported hearing knocking sounds, objects disappearing and voices of ghostly children when no one is there.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 3,938
- Photos:
- 3
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The ghost that is said to haunt this park is called "The White Lady." The ghostly woman apparently drowned her children in the river and she now wanders the park crying. In some versions of her story, headless dogs appear along with her apparition. Some stories say apparitions have been spotted entering the tunnels at one end, never coming out the other side.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 1,562
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 3 / 5
- Exp.:
- 4
At this restaurant, there have been reports of electrical items being turned on and off, ghostly voices, moving objects and footsteps.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 2,224
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
This city hall building is said to have a couple haunted floors - the second, third, fourth, 27th & 28th. The spirits on this floor like to make themselves known during the night. Feelings of being watched and eerie noises have been reported on the second floor and an unseen presence is said to follow you on the third and fourth floors. Inside the Tom Bradley Room on the 27th floor, a...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 5,393
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The ghostly girl that is said to haunt this area is that of a girl who was killed in a car accident nearby. She is said to appear along the road after midnight. Stories say that if you give her a ride, she will eventually vanish from your car. And if you decide not to give her a ride, it has been said that she will sit on your car hood and try to cause an accident.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
-
- Views:
- 2,367
- Photos:
- 5
- Rating:
- 3.8 / 5
- Exp.:
- 12
Once an ocean liner that sailed for the Cunard Line, this ship is now permanently docked and houses a hotel, several restaurants and a ship museum. She sailed from 1936-1967 before becoming an historic attraction. The ship has hosted haunted houses for Halloween, which is the perfect spot for this since many believe the ship is haunted by real ghosts. In Cabin B340, a resident ghost of...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Museums | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 3,057
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 4.7 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
Stories say that the ghosts who haunt this cemetery may swipe your car keys. The area is rumored to be haunted by Charlotte Sitton, a minister's wife who committed suicide in 1890 when she was just 19 years old. Her spirit is said to visit late Friday nights wearing a white nightgown. She lays flowers on the grave of her child, who died of diphtheria. In some versions of the story,...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
-
- Views:
- 3,008
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Stories say there have been a number of strange things to happen nearby this bridge, which may be why many believe it is haunted. A small wagon train was demolished during the California Gold Rush and in the 1900's, three pairs of teens disappeared from their prom at the school that was built nearby. Their bodies later turned up drowned in the river.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses
-
- Views:
- 635
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
Stow Lake at Golden Gate Park is believed to be haunted by the "White Lady." The tale goes back more than 100 years and states that a woman lost her baby in the lake and went after it. She never returned from the lake and at night, there have been reports of her and her baby spotted as apparitions.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Lakes & Waterways | Real Haunted Places
-
- Views:
- 2,626
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 5 / 5
- Exp.:
- 3
This old home dates back to 1887 and once operated as a saloon and brothel. Rumored to be quite active with paranormal activity, witnesses here have reported instances where chairs moved on their own and figures of men and women being spotted. The ghosts that linger are said to be pretty friendly though, and seem to like old jazz records.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars
-
- Views:
- 4,936
- Photos:
- 0
- Rating:
- 2.8 / 5
- Exp.:
- 18
The story surrounding this said-to-be haunted road states that some teenagers crashed their car on prom night in the mid-1980's near the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Sand Canyon Road. A teenage female ghost has been spotted here, trying to find help for her injured friends.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Roads & Highways
-
- Views:
- 1,811
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The spirit of former owner, Henry Miller, and his daughter are said to appear riding horseback around the ruins of this mansion. The daughter was killed when she broke her neck in a riding accident. A ghostly girl wearing a long white dress has also been spotted walking during the night.
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)
-
- Views:
- 878
- Photos:
- 1
- Rating:
- -
- Exp.:
- 0
The Curran Theatre is located on Geary Street and first opened its doors in 1922. The theater was named after its first owner, Homer Curran and is believed to be quite haunted. In the 1930s, a theater employee was robbed while taking tickets and killed on-site. Witnesses have reported seeing the employee's ghost lingering in the lobby, most likely waiting to take tickets!
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters
-
- Views:
- 5,266
- Photos:
- 2
- Rating:
- 4.2 / 5
- Exp.:
- 5
Locals tell the story of a beautiful woman who drowned her six children years ago, and that she now haunts the area around this cemetery. She is known in Hispanic Legend as La Llorona, or the Weeping Woman, doomed to roam in search of the children she murdered. Two people were apparently killed execution-style on this road and their spirits have been seen and have also caused fatal car...
Read More
Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries
