Haunted Places in Atlantic Beach, Florida



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    Casa Marina Hotel

    Jacksonville Beach, Florida

    2.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This historic 1925 hotel was turned into an apartment building in 1983, stood abandoned from 1987 to 1991, and then was turned BACK into a hotel. It is said that ghostly shuffling can be heard coming from a vacant upstairs suite, and a portly figure has been known to apparate ...


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    Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station

    Jacksonville Beach, Florida

    3.2 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This building dates back to the war, although the principle of lifesaving in the locality dates back to the turn of the twentieth century. The lifeguard station was used to treat patients of ocean-related accidents, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly drowning victim and a lifesaver ...


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    Homestead Restaurant / Taco Lulu

    Jacksonville Beach, Florida

    3.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Once a Jacksonville institution, the Homestead Restaurant is today no more - replaced by a "Taco Lu". But there were plenty of ghostly claims at the location, including a mysterious "Lady in White" who walked the premises. No word on whether the taco place continues to experience these ...


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    Ginger's Place

    Jacksonville Beach, Florida

    3.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This 1950's style restaurant and bar is haunted by a former owner who didn't believe in ghosts, who still manages the establishment as if she never left. Some wonder if she even knows she dead. Current staff and diners have reported money that appears from nowhere, a shadowy apparition, ...


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    33 Star Rock and Roll Boutique

    Jacksonville Beach, Florida

    3.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Formerly a 1950's grocery store, this building now serves as a musical boutique store, and is rumoured to be haunted. Both of the two spirits that haunt this location date back to mid twentieth century, and are believed to be a former store manager and a female cashier. Visitors ...


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    Girvin Road Hitchhiker

    Jacksonville, Florida

    3.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    A ghostly girl wearing glasses has been known to appear along Girvin Road after midnight, motioning for passersby to stop their cars. She disappears as soon as the driver looks away.


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    King House

    Jacksonville, Florida

    4.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    King House is a historic building used by the Mayport Cats Program, a group that assists feral cats. It is said to be haunted by many ghosts, including that of a sailor. Records say the land was once a Spanish burial ground and the building was once a boardinghouse for ...


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    Thomson Tabby House Ruins

    Jacksonville, Florida

    5.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Referred to today as the "Thomson Tabby House" or just the "Tabby Ruins," this structure was begun by Charles Thomson in 1854, but was never completed. It is called the "Tabby" house because of its construction - tabby is like a kind of concrete made out of sand, oyster ...


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    Old Red Eyes - Kingsley Plantation

    Jacksonville, Florida

    7.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    According to local legend, an angry red-eyed ghost lurks here, a remnant of the area's past. The plantation was built in 1813 by Zephaniah Kingsley and grew cotton, sugar cane, citrus and corn. Kingsley had 60 African slaves, one of whom, named Ana, he took for a wife. Kingley moved ...


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    Dames Point Bridge

    Jacksonville, Florida

    10.1 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Its actual name is the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, and it seems to be a popular place for ghosts. The 1988 structure is said to be haunted by an African-American woman whose apparition is seen walking along the bridge. Reports say she died when she was thrown over the bridge ...


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    Carriage House Apartments - Chelsea Courtyards

    Jacksonville, Florida

    12.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Now called Chelsea Courtyards, the Carriage House Apartments are known to ghost enthusiasts for its Apartment 40. Some say that since no one has been able to cohabitate with the ghost, the apartment was used for storage for many years. Witnesses describe poltergeist activity such as things being thrown, as ...


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    Old St. Luke's Hospital

    Jacksonville, Florida

    14.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Now an office for the Arthritis Foundation, this 1878 hospital building originally erected to treat those with tuberculosis has seen its share of tragedy. Rumor has it that it once even housed a coffin factory. Witnesses say that ghostly patients and nurses may be seen walking the halls here.


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    Theatre Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida

    15.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Also known as the Little Theatre, the 1938 art deco structure is said to be haunted. The lobby stairwell is home to a mysterious shadow that seems to be of a man wearing a bowler hat.


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    Florida Theatre

    Jacksonville, Florida

    15.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Elvis Presley performed in this historic theater in 1956, and although it closed in 1980, it re-opened in 1983. Reports say a strange, unexplained humming noise has been noted in the building, and at least one apparition has been caught on camera, sitting in balcony seat E2, section 500, waving.


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    San Marco Theatre

    Jacksonville, Florida

    15.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    At this art deco movie theater, folks say the ghost of a former manager sometimes pays a visit. Rumor has it that the manager died in the office, and his apparition has been seen in the room late at night.


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    Anne Lytle School - The Devil's School

    Jacksonville, Florida

    16.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Many spooky legends have been told as to why this old school building now stands unused, including that of a cannibal principal who ate the students, a 1960s furnace explosion that killed many, or the killing spree of an unhappy janitor. This dilapidated building is dangerous, structurally, and is surrounded ...


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    Wiccademous Grave

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    22.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Across the street from the Fernandina Beach High School is a little dirt path that leads to an ancient oak tree with a stone marker nearby. This is, allegedly, the burial site of "Wiccademous" - a young girl who was convicted of witchcraft in the 1600s and buried beneath ...


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    Old Jail - Amelia Island Museum of History

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The old jail, now the Amelia Island Museum of History, is said to be haunted by Luc Simone Aury. Aury was a criminal wanted for murder, rape, robbery and perhaps even more charges, and he was sentenced to hang on the gallows in the back. On the night before his ...


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    The Amelia Island Williams House

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This 1856 antebellum mansion is said to be haunted by partying guests. Witnesses have heard laughter and friendly chatter from the dining room and seen apparitions descending the staircase. A female apparition often appears in a mirror near the stairs, and a ghostly man and woman are known to make ...


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    Atlantic Avenue Schoolhouse

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Built in 1886 by R. S. Schuyler, during construction, a man fell to his death here. Before he died, it’s said he crawled to a window and put his bloody hands there. The story goes that years later the ghost appeared, crawling across the school house floor, much to ...


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    The Eppes House

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This historic house is a private residence, so please respect the owners privacy. The building is rumoured to be haunted by Charlotte Eppes, who lied to her husband and forced him to kill a hotel realtor who supposedly made sexual advances upon her. Her story was of course false, ...


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    Florida House Inn

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This 1857 building is said to be Florida's oldest operating hotel, so it's not surprising that it has a ghost or two in residence. The ghost of a sad-looking man has been seen here, and a female spirit is known to get into bed with the guests who share her ...


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    Amelia Island Lighthouse

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The oldest working lighthouse in Florida. Is it haunted? Some say so. To register for a tour of the lighthouse please contact the Recreation Center at (904) 277-7350. Tours are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and The Amelia Island Lighthouse property is open to the public for ...


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    Palace Saloon

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Built in 1878 as a haberdashery, this building became a bar around 1900. Its original tin ceilings, mosaic floors and much of its design elements remain, as do some of its former patrons. The ghosts of a Rockefeller and a Carnegie are rumored to be among these who linger here, ...


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    Marina Seafood Restaurant

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    There's something fishy going on at this old-school establishment, and its not the quality seafood or warm service either. Alas, it must be the ghost stories that plague this long standing restaurant. Staff working late hours refuse to go upstairs at night due to encounters with the apparition of ...


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    St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The Amelia Island Ghost Tour usually starts here, so of course its haunted! Many tour-takers have ended up with unexplained lights and orbs in photos taken here.


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    The White House Brothel

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This private residence was formerly a brothel associated with the rough crowd, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly prostitute and a sailor who died in a fight. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Pate Sucree - Wicked Davey's

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    23.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This nineteenth-century historic saloon seems somewhat out of place in this neighbourhood, but has been a staple part of the nightlife economy in the town since its construction. The saloon was a rough place, and many murders occurred in an upstairs room where a violent spirit now resides. Other ...


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    Greenbriar Road Ghost Lights

    Jacksonville, Florida

    24.1 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Drive slowly down this road late at night and you might run across the "Greenbriar Lights" - balls of light that come out of nowhere and follow motorists around. Supposedly the local police received so many calls about these strange lights that they hired a scientist to investigate the ...


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    Bosque Bello Cemetery

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    24.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This is a genuinely spooky cemetery, so there should be no surprise that its considered haunted. Multiple ghosts have been seen here, some seem to be the spirits of children roaming the cemetery. From Cheryl Holly: This photo was taken in August 2011.  We went to Bosquebello cemetery around 10:30pm.  I took ...


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    Fort Clinch State Park

    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    25 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps began preserving and rebuilding many ...


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    Riverview Hotel

    St. Marys, Georgia

    28.1 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Famous folks who have stayed here include author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Admiral Chester Nimitz and Senator Richard Russell. Room 8 is said to be haunted by a male apparition. At one time during a power outage, the lights in that room mysteriously stayed on.


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    St. John's Landing Apartments

    Green Cove Springs, Florida

    28.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    These apartments date back to the 1930s, when they served as military housing. For a long period they were run down, until in 1997 they were purchased and renovated. A small cemetery is on site, which may be partially to blame for the numerous ghosts and shadows seen ...


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    River Park Inn

    Green Cove Springs, Florida

    28.9 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This nineteenth century bed and breakfast inn was built in 1880, and appears to be popular with the spirit set. At least three ghosts are known to haunt the inn according to staff and guests, and paranormal investigators have been called to the building on several occasions. The most ...


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    Old Clay County Jail

    Green Cove Springs, Florida

    29.2 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This is one of the oldest jails in Florida (though it hasn't been used as a jail since 1972). At least five hangings took place on the front steps of this jail, and it is believed that some of the unusual activity that takes place there now may be ...


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    Old Jail

    St. Augustine, Florida

    29.8 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The Old Jail in St. Augustine is rumored to be haunted. Many prisoners died here, some victims of hanging and harsh conditions leading to sickness and death. Witnesses have reported a phantom sweet smell and the barking of dogs, thought to be phantoms of the sheriff's guard dogs. Footsteps and ...


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    Sanksville Cemetery

    St. Augustine, Florida

    29.9 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The story of this haunted cemetery is told in "Ancient City Hauntings," by Dave Lapham - but we don't currently have any more details on the nature of the ghost(s) there. If you know anything please let us know via the comments below!


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    24 Cincinnati Avenue

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Legend has it that this 1914 home, called the Capo House, is haunted by a ghostly lady who is stuck on the first floor because she is unable to climb the stairs. Builder Fred Capo and his wife Lottie are said to have died in the house.


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    Our House of St. Augustine

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This home dates back to the 1880s and is now made available to tourists as vacation rentals. Staff and guests have reported numerous paranormal experiences, but all seem to be of the harmless sort. Shadow figures are seen and odd noises are heard from parts of the building ...


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    Ancient City Inn

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.3 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This home was built by a man of Minorcan descent, Charles Segui, in 1910. Previous owners have said that a "playful" ghost inhabits the home - apparently he likes to shuffle jewelry around. If you want the most haunted room, ask for the "Martha Lee" room. (Martha ...


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    Ms. Caroline's Guest House

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Although reports say the Guest House is no longer operating, ghost hunters have detected various electronic voice phenomena saying strange phrases like “Must need burping, trash, garbage” and “Garage, moving -- Who are you?” The EVP also have picked up a girl's voice saying “love you,” humming and giggling. Other ...


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    Old Mansion Inn - Abbott Mansion

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.4 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This 1872 mansion, now an inn, boasts two ghosts. Lucy is an older woman believed to be a member of the Abbott family, the original owners. The second ghost is that of an old sea captain.


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    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.5 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum is located inside an 1880s castle, originally built by Standard Oil partner William G. Warden. It was later turned into an upscale hotel, owned by author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (“The Yearling”) and her husband Norton Baskin, before it became the chain museum site. ...


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    Huguenot Cemetery

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The cemetery is reputed to be haunted by a variety of ghosts and is one of the stops on the city's flourishing ghost tour industry along with the neighboring Tolomato Cemetery. One of the alleged ghosts is that of a specter named Elizabeth. According to the various themes of her ...


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    Old City Gates

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Near the Castello de San Marcos is the Old City Gates, part of the original fortifications of St. Augustine. Legend has it that a young girl named Elizabeth died near the gates of yellow fever, and her spirit can still be seen near the gates at night, dancing and ...


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    Castillo de San Marcos

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    Considered by many to be the centerpiece of St. Augustine, the Castillo is the oldest masonry fort in the United States, dating back to 1672. It is also apparently a paranormal hot-spot, with night-time visitors frequently capturing orbs in their digital photos. The ghost of a woman can ...


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    Old City Remedies - Old Drugstore

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    This old building is a favorite stop for tourists. It was built in 1739 but was moved to its current spot in 1887. It has been a medicinal/drugstore for most of its history. It is now open to the public and has a very large gift shop ...


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    Laundry Lady Ghost of St. George St

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The Laundry Lady, a ghost in colonial garb, is said to appear in this area at night. She never looks up from her work, but simply starts hanging wet laundry on the branches of a tree. If a living person attempts to greet and speak with her, she disappears, leaving ...


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    Tolomato Cemetery

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    One of the oldest in the U.S., this cemetery has a spooky story. It is said that a young woman once was being prepared for burial here, and during her funeral procession her forehead was accidentally punctured while passing under an Apopinax tree. She bled profusely; it was discovered that ...


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    Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast

    St. Augustine, Florida

    30.7 miles from Atlantic Beach, FL

    The ghost in this charming bed and breakfast is named Randolph. He likes to move things around in a playful sort of manner - whenever something goes missing, the staff just asks Randolph to put it back and eventually it shows up again.


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