Haunted Places in Lake Hughes, California



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    Elizabeth Lake

    Elizabeth Lake, California

    2.6 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Elizabeth Lake is famous for its creature that is said to live in its depths and come out at night to feast on local livestock and crops. The legend comes from as far back as the Spaniards' first settlement here. Witnesses describe a sulfurous smell and eerie feelings when they ...


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    St. Francis Dam Site

    Santa Clarita, California

    9.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    William Mulholland oversaw what would be his last major project be completed in 1926. His career ended 3 years later when the dam collapsed and kill somewhere between 200 and 500 people. A cemetery located somewhere nearby wound up being the burial site for many of the victims; some of ...


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    Rosamond Insane Asylum Ruins

    Lancaster, California

    10.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Once the "Rosamond Insane Asylum" stood here, but it was demolished years and years ago. Now only some ruins remain, but locals swear that the souls of those who died here also linger. Extreme temperature differences and eerie feelings abound. Some claim to have found evidence of ...


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    Ruiz Family Cemetery

    Santa Clarita, California

    14.1 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The Ruiz family, as well as others who were victim to the St. Francis Dam, are said to be seen here. The cemetery itself is located on the hill behind the houses. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Lancaster Hotel - Western Hotel Museum

    Lancaster, California

    17.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Once the Lancaster Hotel, the Western Hotel Museum is the city's oldest building and the home of several spirits. The sound of footsteps and old records can be heard at random times, and the smell of vanilla and old flowers also has been reported.


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    Six Flags Magic Mountain

    Lake Hughes, California

    19.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The apparition of a child in a striped shirt has been seen at night running underneath Colossus. Cold spots and an eerie presences have been felt here as well, as well as the sounds of rides and machinery working when the park is closed. Rumor has it that a roller ...


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    Sand Canyon Road

    Santa Clarita, California

    19.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The legend told about Sand Canyon Road involves some teens who crashed their car in the mid-1980s near the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Sand Canyon Road on their prom night. A female ghost teen has been seen, trying to rustle up assistance for her injured friends.


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    Egg Plantation

    Santa Clarita, California

    21.1 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Egg Plantation has a ghost locals call "menacing." It manifests as a movement from the corner of one's eye, seen by patrons seated at the bar. When they look directly at the spot from where the movement comes, nothing is there.


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    Hart Ranch and Museum

    Santa Clarita, California

    21.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Silent film actor William S. Hart, who died in 1946, once owned Hart Mansion, and he, his sister and several of his dogs are said to live on here in spirit. Witnesses also have smelled fresh coffee brewing in the home. Rumor has it that Hart will only appear to ...


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    Los Angeles National Forest - Gravity Hill

    Lake Hughes, California

    25.7 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    A tragic accident happened near the Glen Memorial Park cemetery back in the 1990s. A bus driver lost control of the bus tipping it down the Gravity Hill killing all the students onboard. Legend has said that not only if you place your car out of gear it would move ...


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    Los Toros Mexican

    Los Angeles, California

    30.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Cold drafts are reported, objects have been known to fly around or break by themselves, and a variety of ghostly people, both male and female (around the ages of 40 to 50) have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Box Canyon

    Los Angeles, California

    32.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Krishna Venta was the founder of the Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Love Fountain of the World, a cult from the mid 1950s. Two former members suspected Venta was engaging in sexual activity with their wives so, using dynamite, launched a suicide attack against the cult's headquarters (located nearby). 10 people were ...


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    Woodbury University

    Burbank, California

    32.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Woodbury University was a former monastery and is said to be haunted by Mother Cabrini, a nun who once lived here and whose likeness is sculpted into a building. She is said to ring the bell in the bell tower late at night.


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    Sycamore Park

    Simi Valley, California

    33.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    A white, furry apparition that walks on all fours like a gorilla has been reported here, running, along with a flash of light. Floating apparitions have been seen as well, along with a white man who sits on rocks and glowing spots in the grass that make you appear to ...


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    Rockhaven

    Glendale, California

    34.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Rockhaven Sanitarium is a refreshing take to the "haunted asylum" location. Unlike other plces where abuse and malpractice was common, Rockhaven was a calm location. The patients here were never viewed as being insane; they were all female, treated with respect, and allowed to recover at their own pace. Likewise, ...


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    Target

    Los Angeles, California

    35.2 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The Target is rumored to have a haunted storage area behind the dressing rooms. Witnesses have described noises and strange lights, loud music, and disembodied voices. Apparitions of employees who have passed away are also said to roam the store.


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    Brand Park

    Glendale, California

    35.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The park was once the Brand Family's estate, complete with mansion (now the park's Library & Art Center) and family cemetery. Folks say the cemetery is reached via a trail behind the house, and that spooky "occult" things have occurred near Mr. Brand's pyramid-shaped tomb.


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    Woodland Hills Comfort Inn

    Los Angeles, California

    35.7 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Jani Lane, the lead singer of Warrant (known for the song "Cherry Pie") died here. In room 118, where he died, guests smell vodka, hear humming, or feel as if they aren't alone. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    My Gym - Bagel Nosh

    Encino, California

    35.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    My Gym, formerly the Bagel Nosh Restaurant and L.A. Cabaret, is rumored to be haunted by two ghosts: a beautiful lady wearing '50s clothing who would sit in a booth, and a man who hung out in the kitchen area or control room.


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    White Lady of Highway 126

    Fillmore, California

    37.2 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Near a sycamore tree just off of Highway 12,6 between Hall and Sycamore Roads, a ghostly White Lady is said to appear. According to different local legends, she was either hanged from the tree or she was killed in a car accident nearby.


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    Witch of Cobb Mountain

    Altadena, California

    37.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The spirit of Crystal Calhoon, called the Wicked Witch of the West by locals, is said to haunt the area with her small dog. She has been seen vacuuming feverishly, and witnesses often note that after an encounter with her, they are missing something shiny that they had on their ...


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    Universal Studios - Stage 28

    Universal City, California

    37.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Stage 28, where many silent horror classics is said to be a spot where Lon Chaney's ghost can be found. Workers report seeing a man in a black cape and continue to maintain that it is Chaney's phantom. Demolished, September 2014. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Sagebrush Cantina

    Calabasas, California

    37.5 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    A young woman wearing a shawl is seen in the back; a busboy or cook is also reported in the same area. A cowboy and a young boy have also been seen here and are believed to be associated with the area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Leonis Adobe Museum

    Calabasas, California

    37.6 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Miguel Leonis, a former real estate manager, grew so powerful that people who opposed him beat him up and left him for dead. He and his wife, Espiritu, are said to be heard walking and talking on the second floor of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Loma Alta Street - Gravity Hill

    Altadena, California

    37.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Face downhill in your car and place the car in neutral, and you travel upthe hill backwards. Some say fingerprints will be found on your car afterward, belonging to the ghost of a teen who took her parents' car and lost control of it on this hill, killing herself and ...


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    Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park

    Calabasas, California

    37.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Many of Hollywood's famous animals are buried here. Kabar, Rudolph Valentino's former Great Dane, is felt here and will often lick visitors. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Zane Grey Estate

    Altadena, California

    37.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    At the Zane Grey Mansion, cold spots have been detected near the fireplaces as well as in the library, kitchen and pantry. The kitchen clock has been known to stop when certain people walk into the room, and footsteps have been heard walking across the butler's pantry floor toward the ...


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    American Idol Mansion

    Los Angeles, California

    38.1 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Used as the housing for a season of American Idol, many of the contestants wanted to leave after a ghost would play with the lights and rip off bedsheets while they were sleeping. They also reported seeing strange things on the staircase and in the garage. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Hollywood Sign

    Los Angeles, California

    38.2 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Near the famous sign you may catch a glimpse of the ghost of actress Peg Entwistle. She committed suicide by jumping off the famed landmark.


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    Haunted Table 29 at Griffith Park

    Los Angeles, California

    38.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    A couple was crushed to death by a falling tree and had their ashes scattered here. A tree trimmer reportedly was chased out of here and then saw the phrase "Next you die" on his windshield. Another worker died of a heart attack; he could have been saved, but a ...


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    National Chavez Center

    Keene, California

    38.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    This location used to be a hospital for people suffering from TB. Before it was renovated, curious visitors would be scared off by the sounds of children laughing, EVPs also being common. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Griffith Park

    Los Angeles, California

    38.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Supposedly cursed by Doña Petrenilla, niece of the person in charge of the land, she was enraged having been left out of the will. The following people who owned the land would later fall victim to the supposed curse, including Griffith J. Griffith, whom the park is named after (Griffith ...


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    The Old L.A. Zoo

    Los Angeles, California

    38.6 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    A man is reported to descend the staircase by the carousel. Psychics have also picked up on animals still trapped inside of their cages, believed to have been kept in terrible condition when they were once living. Submitted by Chris Berglund


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    'Ghostbusters' House

    Los Angeles, California

    38.7 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Dan Aykroyd was living here at one point when he noticed unusual activity such as objects moving by themselves and doors opening and closing. It would eventually inspire him to write the script for Ghost Busters. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    The Mansion

    Los Angeles, California

    38.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    This place acts as a recording studio for bands like Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Linkin Park and several other famous groups. Members of these bands claimed that other forces reside here; they've reported doors opening and closing by themselves, being touched, and electrical problems that ...


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    Houdini Mansion

    Los Angeles, California

    39 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Being Harry Houdini's former residence if not only for a brief period of time, it has since burned down and been rebuilt. People who explore these premises report seeing the ghost of Houdini himself wandering the grounds. Having also been used as a recording studio, some band members have reported ...


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    Horseshoe Canyon Road

    Los Angeles, California

    39 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    One night i was leaving my ex Noah's house with 2 of my male friends at the time and we had parked the car uphill at the fork in the road. The address I provided is directly across from that fork in the road where the spirit appeared. ...


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    Bessie Love's Cabin

    Los Angeles, California

    39 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The Bessie Love Cabin was part of a development of cabins or bungalows built in this area in the early 1900s. It was screen actress Bessie Love's first home. But it was built over a site where, in the mid-1800s, two robbers were caught and killed while trying to steal ...


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    Wonderland Massacre Site

    Los Angeles, California

    39.2 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Four people were murdered at this spot. Their voices are heard and are believed to haunt the site. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Highway 101 and Las Virgines

    Calabasas, California

    39.2 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    This area is believed to be haunted by a man who was killed by drunken driver and the driver himself, said to have committed suicide over the event. The accident replays, causing living drivers to have to swerve to miss the phantom white car.


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    Harlow House

    Beverly Hills, California

    39.3 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Harlow House is a Bavarian-style mansion with wooden gutter spouts that are life-size carvings of various silent film stars like Pickford and Valentino. It was formerly owned by actress Jean Harlow and her MGM producer husband Paul Bern. The home is said to have been cursed when Bern committed suicide ...


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    Charlie Chaplin Mansion

    Los Angeles, California

    39.7 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The Charlie Chaplin Mansion was once owned by the silent movie actor. After Chaplin sold it, another family bought it, and the father killed his mother, his wife and his children. An apparition of the murderer's mother and the sounds of children screaming have been reported here, as well as ...


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    California Lutheran University - Mount Clef Hall

    Thousand Oaks, California

    39.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    At California Lutheran University's Mount Clef Dorm, the apparition of a young boy is said to roam the upstairs 300 hall. Mud has appeared and then disappeared in beds, and pillows have been thrown across rooms after being yanked from under sleeping residents, followed by sounds of crying and whimpering. ...


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    La Paz

    Calabasas, California

    39.8 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Two ghosts are seen here commonly: the first is that of a young Hispanic woman who wears a white dress; the other is that of either a settler or a cowboy. Some say that the male presence is accompanied by the ghost of a young boy. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Yamashiro

    Los Angeles, California

    39.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Multiple spirits can be found here including the former owner, someone who smashes dishes, and the voice of a woman crying. (Submitted by Chris)


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    Reeves House

    Beverly Hills, California

    39.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    George Reeves, well-known for his portrayal of Superman in the 1950's, died here. It's disputed if he committed suicide or was murdered, but he is often seen here even after his death. He is also said to cause loud noises in the upstairs bedroom and leave behind the smell of ...


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    Nelson House

    Los Angeles, California

    39.9 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The Nelson House was used as a model for the stage sets on the 1950s-1960s TV show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Ozzie Nelson's ghost has been seen several times inside the home in many different locations. Owners also have noted doors that open and close by themselves, disembodied ...


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    Bella Vista - Barrymore Estate

    Beverly Hills, California

    40 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    The estate is rumored to be haunted by John, Ethel, and Lionel Barrymore. A cuckoo clock that John loved is said to have stopped running at exactly the same moment that John passed away. Also, the apparition of a man who was killed in a cable car accident on the ...


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    Suicide Bridge - Colorado Street Bridge

    Pasadena, California

    40.1 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Colorado Street Bridge, constructed over the Arroyo Seco River in 1912, is also known as Suicide Bridge. The nickname was acquired because of the around 100 folks said to have committed suicide by jumping from it, starting in 1919. Reports say that almost 50 of the jumpers died during the ...


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    Occidental College

    Los Angeles, California

    40.1 miles from Lake Hughes, CA

    Two spots at Occidental College are rumored to be haunted. Erdman Hall is said to be haunted by two spirits: a young person who plays tricks like turning water faucets or lights on and off or writes messages on the walls, and a dark entity that inhabits a closet. Newcomb ...


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