Haunted Places in Esparto, California
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Porter Building
Woodland, CA
13.1 miles from Esparto, CA
This historic building is rumoured to be haunted, according to a band of musicians who used to practise on the second floor in the early hours of morning. The group would hear knocks on the doors and walls, running footsteps in the hallways and childish giggling, but the source of …
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Woodland Opera House
Woodland, CA
13.3 miles from Esparto, CA
The original opera house on the site burnt down in 1892, and was rebuilt three years later in 1895. It is from the fire, however, that the building's resident ghost is believed to have stemmed. Theatre patrons have reported seen the apparition of a disgruntled fireman who died in the …
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Old Davis City Hall
Davis, CA
18.1 miles from Esparto, CA
The old town hall dates back to 1938, and has been the scene of a recurring ghostly re-enactment in the women's restroom. Visitors using this bathroom have reportedly encountered the apparition of a redheaded woman, who vanishes once she reaches the second stall. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sand Cove Park
Sacramento, CA
26.3 miles from Esparto, CA
Ghost lights have been spotted at Sand Cove Park as well as the voice of a woman saying "te papa" in a place near the Sacramento River. Some surmise that the site once held a mine shaft where someone passed away or was an ancient burial ground.
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Old Sacramento Tunnels
Sacramento, CA
28.6 miles from Esparto, CA
Reports tell us that the series of tunnels under Old Sacramento were the town's original streets before they were raised above sea level against flooding. Legend has it that the tunnels became establishments of ill repute, such as opium dens, brothels and occult practitioners' hideouts, and witnesses have felt a …
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Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Sacramento, CA
28.7 miles from Esparto, CA
This busy tourist attraction, museum complex and festival site is full of historic buildings, and therefore, a favorite spot for the spirits of those who lived there long ago. The park is visited by more than 5 million people a year - and that doesn't count the many spirits of …
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Leland Stanford Mansion
Sacramento, CA
29.1 miles from Esparto, CA
The 1800s Leland Stanford Mansion is 19,000 square feet in four stories, and was fully restored in 2005. It is a state park and a venue for upscale legislative functions. It is said to be haunted by Leland Stanford's 15-year-old son, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever while …
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Sacramento City Library
Sacramento, CA
29.2 miles from Esparto, CA
The Sacramento City Library is haunted by an unseen presence, as its employees will tell you. In the library's Sacramento Room, witnesses have described the sound of Mylar rustling or the sound of shelving or pulling out books when no one is there. Books on the library shelves seem to …
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Sacramento City Cemetery
Sacramento, CA
29.2 miles from Esparto, CA
Reports say there are many ghosts and apparitions of all shapes and sizes at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Among them are a ghost girl seen playing near her headstone, a phantom pit bull who follows visitors and then simply disappears, and a couple wearing all black.
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Sacramento Theatre Company
Sacramento, CA
29.7 miles from Esparto, CA
Five ghosts, maybe more, are said to reside at the Sacramento Theater Company. Pinky, a former stagehand, is the most famous. He was granted this nickname because his apparition has a pinkish glow. Witnesses also have noted footsteps on stage after closing, the figure of a man walking the halls, …
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Dorothea Puente House
Sacramento, CA
30.2 miles from Esparto, CA
The Puente House was a boarding house for senior citizens, but owner Dorothea Puente was convicted of murdering her tenants and burying them in the yard so she could cash in their social security checks. Photographs taken of the house have shown anomalies and ectoplasm mist.
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The Martinez House
Sacramento, CA
30.2 miles from Esparto, CA
The Martinez House was the site of a mass murder committed by a man killed everyone in the house: family all the way down to his grandchildren, house staff, even the cat. When the Martinez family bought the house in 1976, they reported seeing apparitions of an Asian man in …
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Napa Cinedome
Napa, CA
30.6 miles from Esparto, CA
Moviegoers may see more than just movies here; the theater is said to be haunted by restless spirits.
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Iceland Ice-Skating Rink
Sacramento, CA
30.7 miles from Esparto, CA
Sacramento's oldest ice skating rink is said to be haunted by the ghost of "Pops" Kerth, who was the father of Sacramento city councilman and mayoral candidate Rob Kerth. Witnesses say Pops makes his rounds at around 4 a.m.
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Napa River Inn
Napa, CA
30.9 miles from Esparto, CA
The building dates back to 1885, and was once a working mill. Captain Albert Hatt, Jr. hung himself in what is now a bakery, back in 1912. His wife, who also died there, has been seen roaming the hallways above. And a story in the local newspaper reports that a …
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Wednesday Club
Suisun City, CA
31.3 miles from Esparto, CA
This historic women's club dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, and is housed in a building where live performances and ghost stories are the absolute norm. Musicians packing up after gigs when the club is empty have reported hearing women's laughter and conversation coming from the main …
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Waterfront Comic Store
Suisun City, CA
31.3 miles from Esparto, CA
This comic store is housed in a historic building, and is especially haunted. Customers have reported encountering the apparition of a sixteen year-old boy named 'Robert', who was strangled after stumbling upon a scene he wasn't meant to see. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Elms Bed and Breakfast Inn
Calistoga, CA
31.4 miles from Esparto, CA
Now permanently closed, a psychic reported that the ghost of a former servant awoke her and told her to leave. It is believed that this ghost is named Ruby and she once lived on this premise. She (or someone else) is also said to manipulate electronic items. (Submitted by Chris …
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Julia Morgan House
Sacramento, CA
31.4 miles from Esparto, CA
Co-workers at the time in the late 1990s heard children crying, images of a man in a top hat and concentrated areas where the smell of grilled onions would invade our sense of smell. This personally happened to me twice. A neighborhood cat would often accompany me into the building …
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Hop Creek Tavern
Napa, CA
31.6 miles from Esparto, CA
Last night three of us witnessed a set of silverware wrapped in a napkin lift and propel from a basket in was sitting in about a foot towards us then crash to the ground. It was unbelievable! I wouldn't have believed my own eyes were it not corroborated by two …
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Valley of the Moon Saloon
Sonoma, CA
35.9 miles from Esparto, CA
This old saloon is now a private residence, and on a lighter note, the current owner says his children have scared away most of the ghostly activity. In it's glory days, the saloon was haunted by a male spirit who opened and closed doors, rearranged furniture, turned lights on and …
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Mountain Cemetery
Sonoma, CA
36.0 miles from Esparto, CA
Curiosity surrounds an isolated grave bearing only the name "Lise." In an abandoned, older section of the graveyard, witnesses have described wraithlike spirits, strange lights, foul odors, cold spots and a strong sense of fear.
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The Castro House
Sonoma, CA
36.3 miles from Esparto, CA
This historic abode belonged to a government official and his family, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly maid. Current residents have reported hearing sobbing noises coming from the old servants quarters, which are generally attributed to this spirit. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sonoma Hotel
Sonoma, CA
36.4 miles from Esparto, CA
This 1879 hotel has been the site of several odd occurrences over the years, which are usually attributed to a poltergeist at work. Doors are known to open and close of their own accord, and strange noises are heard during the night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma, CA
36.4 miles from Esparto, CA
At Sebastiani Theatre, the ghost of a young girl in a yellow 1930s dress has been reflected in the women's restroom mirror. Her laughter has been heard in the dressing room and the lights go on and off by themselves. Theater workers call the ghost Trixie.
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Inn at Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
36.6 miles from Esparto, CA
There is the ghost of a Chinese maintenance man who roams the upstairs hallway still apparently working and trying to help guests. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Wolf House
Glen Ellen, CA
36.6 miles from Esparto, CA
The home of Jack London, famed author of The Call of the Wild and White Fang, is said to be haunted. Witnesses have described feelings of dread and visions of the house in flames, with voices crying out for help.
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Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn
Sonoma, CA
37.0 miles from Esparto, CA
This century-old inn was built on top of an ancient burial ground, and is rumoured to be haunted. The ghosts are believed to be American Indians, and only show themselves to people of native blood. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Silver Dollar
Marysville, CA
38.4 miles from Esparto, CA
Juan Corona, who killed 25 migrant workers near this area, once was associated this building and there's a belief his victims might, also. The building was also once a brothel and some of the former ladies who worked here have been spotted (usually in 19th century attire). (Submitted by Chris …
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Mary Aaron Museum
Marysville, CA
38.7 miles from Esparto, CA
Frank Aaron, who died here, is said to be found in his old room. Voices and footsteps can be heard and full-bodied figures have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Marysville Cemetery
Marysville, CA
39.8 miles from Esparto, CA
The cemetery here has a few ghosts, multiple have been picked up on EVP. Glowing lights have been picked up on photograph and mysterious figures have been seen roaming about. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Santa Rosa, CA
40.5 miles from Esparto, CA
I have captured many class-A EVPs here. Many spirits are said to roam the grounds, including a friendly spirit known as Mr. Lemon. (Submitted by Aaron F.)
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Sailor Bar
Fair Oaks, CA
41.8 miles from Esparto, CA
Sailor Bar is a historic park that was named as such because the area was originally settled by gold-seeking sailors. Now visitors can go rafting, fishing and horseback riding here or else just check out the site's natural beauty. It is said that the park has a ghost, as well: …
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Hotel La Rose
Santa Rosa, CA
41.8 miles from Esparto, CA
This 1907 historic hotel was formerly sleeping quarters for railroad passengers staying the night in town, and is supposed to have a few ghost stories associated with its colourful past. The building is allegedly haunted by a pair of ghostly children looking for their parents, as well as a lady …
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The Mira Theatre Guild
Vallejo, CA
42.0 miles from Esparto, CA
Dating back to 1918, the historic theatre was formerly a schoolhouse for the children of workers at a nearby naval shipyard. During World War II, the building was converted for its use today, and has been entertaining the residents of the town for over fifty years. Theatre patrons and actors …
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Manzanita Cemetery
Lincoln, CA
42.2 miles from Esparto, CA
Legend has it that a wildfire once skipped this 1800s cemetery, parting to burn completely around it. Dark shadows and strange noises have been reported inside.
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Valleja Naval and Historical Museum
Vallejo, CA
42.7 miles from Esparto, CA
Witnesses at Vallejo Museum, formerly Vallejo Canteen, a meeting place in the early 1900s, have experienced hauntings here. Legend has it that in 1922, Rose Borgia suffocated in the attic. Her apparition has been seen in the museum singing with a friend, and with her comes a scent of gardenias, …
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Vallejo Masonic Temple
Vallejo, CA
42.7 miles from Esparto, CA
The Vallejo Masonic Temple has been converted to a block of old-fashioned apartments, so please respect the fact that this is a series of private residence's. The fourth floor of the building is supposed to be haunted, as visitors have seen strange lights on this level when the building was …
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IOOF Building
Vallejo, CA
42.8 miles from Esparto, CA
Teams of ghosts hunters have frequented the building an have found "evidence" of its Haunting. Several of the elderly members have said that they met ghosts downtown and believe there are at least 3 ghosts in the building. When a team came into the lodge they found activity on their …
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Benicia Old Town Theatre
Benicia, CA
44.8 miles from Esparto, CA
At Benicia Old Town Theater / Portuguese Hall, witnesses have seen the apparition of an elderly woman, floating orbs and flashing lights. They also have heard footsteps and felt cold spots.
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Union Hotel
Benicia, CA
45.2 miles from Esparto, CA
There is one sole ghost reported being at this location: a woman who reportedly hanged herself in the 1800's and apparently appears to modern-day visitors peering through the windows of allegedly-vacant rooms.
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Captain Blythers - Sailor Jack's
Benicia, CA
45.3 miles from Esparto, CA
Sailor Jack's, formerly Captain Blythers, was a private home that was turned into a restaurant. Witnesses say pictures have "jumped" off the walls and alarms have gone off for no apparent reason.
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The Burlington Hotel
Port Costa, CA
45.5 miles from Esparto, CA
The Burlington has a reputation of being the oldest operating hotel in California, which could explain the invisible figure who taps guests on the shoulder. In its heyday, the building was known for the parties that were thrown on its grounds and is said to have been used as a …
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Phoenix Theatre
Petaluma, CA
46.2 miles from Esparto, CA
Witnesses claim to see apparitions in the balcony, hear strange sounds in the bathroom, and more eerie happenings at this concert venue and teen hangout.
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Grape Leaf Inn
Healdsburg, CA
46.3 miles from Esparto, CA
This Queen-Anne style bed and breakfast inn is believed to have a friendly female ghost known as 'Lily'. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Mc Ewen Rd
Port Costa, CA
46.4 miles from Esparto, CA
Many deaths have occurred on this stretch of road. One of the deaths is said to be that of a lady who wears red. Some have reported her as a woman in a red hoodie, others as a reddish shadow, but usually, she is seen in the same span of …
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Washoe House
Petaluma, CA
46.7 miles from Esparto, CA
This 1859 historic roadhouse was the site of 'The Battle of Washoe House', when marching soldiers intent on wreaking havoc in nearby towns stopped for a drink at the tavern, before turning back in the direction they came. This lead to a peaceful resolution of what could have been a …
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Madrona Manor
Healdsburg, CA
47.3 miles from Esparto, CA
Alleged to be haunted by the ghost of an older lady dressed in black (possibly the original owner) and the ghost of a young girl whose origin is unknown. Guests claim that there belongings are often moved and many report feeling a presence. Some claim that Room 101 is especially …
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Rose Hill Cemetery
Pittsburg, CA
51.3 miles from Esparto, CA
Rose Hill Cemetery was in use from around 1865 to 1954 and it suffered from rampant vandalism between the 1950s and 1970s. Folks ran over the graves with their vehicles and stole gravestones or knocked them off their bases. The cemetery is in the process of being restored, and headstones …
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Black Diamond Mines
Antioch, CA
51.4 miles from Esparto, CA
Two ghosts are said to reside here. One is called the White Witch. According to legend, she was executed for being a witch when the children she was caring for all died of illness. The second ghost is Sarah Norton, a woman who was said to have been run over …
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