San Diego, CA 92101
Real Haunted Houses in California
Frights, camera, action! Established in 1850, California is the most populated state in the US... for the living and for the dead. With a rich history and diverse landscape, California is the setting of a wide range of ghostly activity from ghost ships to haunted missions, gold mines, and even a haunted coastline and highway. More Haunted California »
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Los Angeles, CA 90046
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1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Haunted Hotel del Coronado On November 28, 1892, Kate Morgan was found shot in the head on the beach in front of the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California. At first ruled a suicide, there were inconsistencies which suggested foul play. The biggest discrepancy was found years later and suggests that the bullet didn’t match the gun in her hand. Others say that she committed suicide after having been abandoned by her lover, but there was no note. Read more…
(619) 297-7511
2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
The Haunted Whaley House Bad omens had been following the Whaley family for years. Long before the tragic deaths of Thomas Jr. and young Violet, who took her own life in the parlor of the home. It seemed a curse had fallen on the Whaley House and even after moving 500 miles away, Thomas Whaley and his family could not escape its torment. The Haunting of Whaley House In 1857, Whaley began construction on a home in which he and his wife Anna would raise their children. Read more…
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Prison escapes are one of the rarest events to occur inside correctional institutions across the world. But what if there was a way to ultimately prevent escapes? It should come as no surprise that in 1934, a maximum-security federal prison called Alcatraz was opened on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. To authorities then, if inmates escaped, the raging waters would drown them. If the thrashing waves didn’t kill them, then the sharks surely would. Decades after closing, Alcatraz remains one of the top haunted prisons in all of North America. Read more…
(408) 610-4266
S 4th St & Paseo de San Carlos, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Daily at 8:00 pm
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette Welcome to San Jose, a city known for its modern tech industry, but beneath the shiny surface lies a past filled with dark secrets and ghostly tales. Our walking ghost tour takes you deep into this hidden history, guiding you through some of the most haunted spots in the city. This isn’t just a walk; it’s a journey into the eerie past of San Jose, where tragedy, death, and mystery still linger. Read more…
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10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA
(209) 947-8999
17878 Ave 24 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610, USA
Ranch of Horror Haunted House in Turlock, California Welcome to Ranch of Horror! Our haunt attractions are held at the Turlock Fairgrounds, or should we say FEARgrounds. Ranch of Horror hosts 13 thrilling attractions. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter for chances to win FREE TICKETS and other cool prizes! We have plenty here to do for the whole family! Enjoy the Halloween atmosphere absolutely free. Bring the kids and grandkids to enjoy our **free attractions, mazes, movies, and midway. Read more…
1120 Westchester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
The Murder House from American Horror Story Season 1 The famous house that put American Horror Story on the map is the Rosenheim Mansion in Los Angeles. The mansion was built by famous architect Alfred Rosenheim in 1908 for his family home. The house is now better known as Murder House thanks to American Horror Story. Murder House Inspiration While this is the house used for the exterior shots for AHS season 1 in Los Angeles, rumors are that the inspiration for the Murder House was the Bailey Mansion. Read more…
Bodie Cemetery Road, Bridgeport, CA, 93517
The very idea of a ghost town brings to mind the visual of an abandoned Western town, all boarded up and desolate. Thrust into solitary locations with no signs of life whatsoever, they are among the most chilling of memorials to life that once was. But what about cemeteries connected to ghost towns? Bodie, California is the site of one such lasting cemetery ghost town. This former gold mining town is tucked away within Bodie State Historic Park, just outside the Bodie Hills on the Nevada state border. Read more…
408-247-2000
525 South Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128, USA
11607 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, CA, USA
Sat Oct 28th 7pm-10pm
It’s baaackk…… CypherBlu’s Haunted House of Hysteria will be open this year for one night only!! And admission is FREE!!! Sat Oct 28th 7pm-10pm Come in costume, bring your friends, and enjoy the spine-chilling terrors of trick-or-treating through the best Haunted House in all of Los Angeles!!! Prepare to encounter **ghastly ghosts**, **sinister souls**, and **terrifying creatures** lurking around every corner. Our haunted house is filled with **heart-pounding surprises** and **hair-raising scares** that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore the dark corridors, navigate through eerie rooms, and experience the thrill of facing your deepest fears. Read more…
67 S California St, Ventura, CA , USA
The Haunted Bella Maggiore Inn in Ventura, CA When most people think of Southern California, they imagine beaches, traffic, and the Hollywood life. However, about an hour or so North of the main hubbub that is Los Angeles, you’ll find the pleasant and scenic city of Ventura. While the small-town feel of Ventura is quaint, it’s not without its sordid history. As with most historic towns in the US, there are plenty of mysteries that lurk beneath the streets. One such place of ill repute is the Bella Maggiore Inn. Read more…
2300 Mine Shaft Ln, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, USA
Weekends in October 2025
Sacramento’s Largest Haunted House and Scare Park! Step inside Heartstoppers Haunts’ 18th season and immerse yourself in pure macabre terror. One ticket grants you access to four distinct haunted attractions, all woven together in a single, terrifying narrative across our massive three-story building and huge outdoor area. With nearly two decades of making Northern California scream, our team lives and breathes Halloween, pushing the limits every season to deliver even bigger scares and unforgettable memories. With online-only ticketing and reserved time slots, you’ll enjoy minimal wait times and maximum frights. Tickets go fast – secure yours early for the best dates. Read more…