Haunted Places in San Diego County, California
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EHP Rating: 90.9
William Heath Davis House Museum
San Diego, CA
Furniture moves around by itself, shadows are seen all around, apparitions have been picked up on camera, and EVPs have also been recorded. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 90.0
Pioneer Park
San Diego, CA
4,000 people are buried here, but the headstones have since been removed for the most part. One of them was a woman who would walk around at night. People also report feeling watched when they are here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 89.5
Casa de Estudillo
San Diego, CA
This historic house is said to be haunted by its namesake family, the Estudillos. The house has been featured on the TV show Ghost Adventures.
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EHP Rating: 88.2
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Escondido, CA
A woman in white is most commonly seen floating along the trails. Native Americans that once inhabited this area are also said to roam these grounds, sometimes seen hanging in the trees. Mysterious voices heard in this area are also attributed to an asylum that is said to have burned …
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EHP Rating: 88.2
Star of India
San Diego, CA
Star of India, originally the Euterpe, is a restored historic 1863 sailing ship with more than a few mysteries under its sails. Its fascinating history is detailed at its docking place, the Maritime Museum of San Diego. It is thought to be haunted by many ghosts, including John Campbell, a …
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EHP Rating: 87.8
Whaley House
San Diego, CA
Built by Thomas Whaley in 1857, this home once included the town's courthouse, general store, granary, theater and morgue. It is now a National Historic Landmark and museum, and folks say it's haunted by the ghosts of Whaley family members and the spirit of another man who was reportedly hanged …
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EHP Rating: 87.3
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado, CA
The tales of the Hotel del Coronado are remarkably consistent and their ghost has a name: Kate Morgan a young woman who checked in to the Hotel del Coronado and committed suicide with a gunshot wound to her head. There is no suspicion that it might have been a murder …
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EHP Rating: 86.2
Proctor Valley Road
Chula Vista, CA
If you follow this road, it becomes more and more desolate. There are four stories about the cases of paranormal activity you'll possibly encounter. The first two involve women, one being a woman in blue who is seen crying for help, and the other is said to be a banshee …
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EHP Rating: 85.7
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
San Diego, CA
Featured on TV's Ghost Adventures, the 1827 building that houses the Cosmopolitan is said to be haunted. It was originally built by Juan Lorenzo Bandini, his young daughter died in the home, and her bed and rocking chair remain in the house. The chair has been known to rock by …
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EHP Rating: 85.3
Hunter Steakhouse
Oceanside, CA
Hunter Steakhouse was built on the site of the Buena Vista Cemetery, and rumor has it some spirits remained when their graves were moved. A female spirit is said to haunt the stairs to the bar area, and several others like the storage room above the lower dining area/entrance. On …
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EHP Rating: 84.2
Juvenile Ranch Facility
Campo, CA
This used to be the site of Camp Lockett, an old military base; it is now a home for runaways and meant to give them skills for careers. The smell of smoke accompanies the spirit of a protective old man (said to prevent children from hurting themselves). He is heard …
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EHP Rating: 83.3
Horton Grand Hotel
San Diego, CA
Room 309 is allegedly haunted by a ghost they call Roger Whitaker. Although the hotel has been relocated, and it is not claimed that "Roger" actually died in the hotel or in that room, people claim there is an unearthly presence that causes the wardrobe doors to open of their …
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EHP Rating: 82.9
Julian Gold Rush Hotel
Ramona, CA
The hotel was previously a restaurant in the 1880’s, until it was refurbished and commenced operations as a hotel in 1897. Evidently, its original owners are reluctant to leave, as Albert, with a pipe in his mouth, has been seen in mirrors. In the upstairs rooms, lace doilies and furniture …
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EHP Rating: 82.8
PSA Flight 182 Crash Site
San Diego, CA
In 1978, an airplane crashed into this neighborhood killing 144 people. A local highschool and airport hangar were temporary morgues after the accidents and are also said to house a weird feeling inside of them. Some people who live at the site complain about knocking sounds, objects disappearing, and voices …
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EHP Rating: 81.8
Grande Colonial La Jolla
San Diego, CA
The staff will get phone calls coming from unoccupied rooms; on the other end of the phone is pure silence. Even when staff go to check on the rooms, they will still be empty. In the North Annex, footsteps, voices, and banging sounds are commonly heard despite no one else …
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EHP Rating: 80.4
Santa Margarita River Bridge
Fallbrook, CA
Local legend tells of many strange things that have happened nearby, perhaps the first being a small wagon train that was demolished during the California Gold Rush. Then in the 1900s when the Fallbrook Union High School was built nearby, three pairs of teens disappeared from their prom only to …
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EHP Rating: 80.0
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego, CA
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, aka Point Loma National Cemetery, is rumored to be haunted by apparitions of soldiers who come out of their graves to look out over the cliffs and make sure their country is secure before returning to their graves.
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EHP Rating: 80.0
Rancho Guajome Adobe
Vista, CA
One of the former owners, Ysidora, is said to be here and could possibly be the reason people hear crying the chapel. A male figure has also been seen on the grounds and might possibly have been the skeleton discovered hidden within these walls during a renovation in the 1970's. …
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EHP Rating: 80.0
Robinson Rose House
San Diego, CA
Robinson Rose House was built in 1853 by Judge James W. Robinson, and the building was later used as a newspaper office, a railroad office, and other such offices. By 1987 nothing was left of the original building, so it was rebuilt using records and photos to look as it …
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EHP Rating: 80.0
Yaqui Well
Julian, CA
Three men died in this area shortly after discovering gold. It is said that on some nights, the three are seen holding hands, circling the well in excitement. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 78.6
Heaven's Gate Suicide House
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
In this house, Marshall Applewhite convinced his followers to commit suicide in 1997. Years later, an eerie feeling lurks over here and some followers might be here as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 78.6
Twin Inns Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad, CA
A little girl wearing out of date clothing is seen here, some even believe it may be a group of children. Unexplained noises are also frequent here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 78.3
U.S. Grant Hotel
San Diego, CA
An apparition has apparently been seen walking the hallways. Maids also report that items will move of their own volition, often seeming to move in an instant when your back is turned.
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EHP Rating: 77.1
Camp Pendleton - Area 41
Oceanside, CA
Area 41, they say, is haunted by a Marine who shot himself in distress when his fiancee left him. You may see him move objects around, or hear him hum the thinking tune from the TV show "Jeopardy."
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EHP Rating: 76.9
El Cortez
San Diego, CA
This building once was residence to homeless people and drug addicts; it is said that several deaths have occurred here. A ghostly little boy and a woman (believed to be his mother) have both been seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 76.9
Villa Montezuma
San Diego, CA
Villa Montezuma was built in 1887 for musician Jesse Shepherd, who is believed to still linger here in spirit. Shepherd was known for an ability to "channel" the spirits of deceased musicians while playing, and some believe this has pulled negative energy into the house. At one time, Shepherd reportedly …
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EHP Rating: 75.5
Live Oak Park
Fallbrook, CA
According to locals, there are some large boulders in Live Oak Park that Native Americans in used long ago to grind acorns to make bread. The indentations worn into the rocks by the process can still be seen. Reports say that the local police department has received dozens of calls …
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EHP Rating: 75.0
Mt. Woodson Castle
Ramona, CA
A woman named Amy Strong finished this building in 1921. Since her death (in 1950), she is thought to still be here, as is a builder who is heard scratching on rocks outside. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 71.4
Vallecito Stage Station County Park
Julian, CA
A weakly woman on her way to Sacramento died here mid-trip. A woman is seen in a white dress and it is believed to be this woman. Many other ghosts are said to be on this trail ranging from a phantom stagecoach, the ghost of a horse, and mysterious lights. …
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EHP Rating: 70.0
Otay Valley Regional Park
San Diego, CA
Locals say that an evil entity is here. It manifests as a dark shadow and is a very intimidating being. One explanation is that it is something that was summoned by an occult gathering. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 69.2
Presidio Park
San Diego, CA
The ghost of a deer named Lucy is reported here. It is also said that this location was used for Satanic rituals and ghosts of hooded figures have been seen near the walls. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 68.2
USS Midway
San Diego, CA
Over 30 ghosts are said to be here. Some of the crew has experienced or seen the spirits said to be on here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 66.7
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad, CA
Guests and staff report feeling watched or as if someone if behind them. A shadow has been seen in the administrative office and an ecto mist is a common site in the courtyard. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 66.7
Herringbone
San Diego, CA
Former owner C. Arnholt Smith, aka "Mr. San Diego," is believed to haunt Herringbone. Smith was a businessman and the first owner of the San Diego Padres. He used this property as a car dealership and then a wine business run by his son in the 1970s, but the building …
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EHP Rating: 66.7
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
San Diego, CA
A dark and possibly sinister shadow is seen, cold spots are felt, and sometimes, objects move by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 63.6
El Fandango Restaurant
San Diego, CA
El Fandango's building is relatively new, but the land on which it sits was the site of the Machado family mansion, which was destroyed by fire in 1858. It is believed that the ghost who was once seen here may have had something to do with the area's past. The …
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EHP Rating: 60.0
Cara Way
San Diego, CA
Cara Knott was a bright and beloved woman murdered by a corrupt police officer named Craig Alan Peyer. Since her death, a memorial has been started parallel to the 15 Freeway with many markers for other tragic deaths. A very high psychic energy is felt here and EVP's and high …
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EHP Rating: 60.0
Lake Morena Campground
Campo, CA
Rumor has it that in a wooded area near Lake Morena Campground, the ghost of a young woman in a long white dress appears. Some have also heard a woman's voice laughing and singing or footsteps around their tents at night. An orb has shown up in a photograph taken …
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EHP Rating: 60.0
Las Americas Premium Outlets
San Diego, CA
This was built over the site of a flood that killed 80 people in 1916. Guests have been pulled and staff have sometimes felt a presence that isn't there. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 60.0
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
San Diego, CA
People have reported the footsteps and moaning of the former lighthouse keeper. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 60.0
Old Santa Fe Depot
Carlsbad, CA
Noises come from upstairs and someone is said to be seen moving at the corner of visitors' eyes. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 60.0
San Diego Job Corps
Imperial Beach, CA
Ghosts are said to live in the dorms here; they grab the feet of those who are fast asleep, open doors, can be heard talking in empty spaces, and one incident involved the ghost of a little girl appearing at someone's bedside. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 59.5
Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery
Fallbrook, CA
Some witnesses have said that when they touched the trees in Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, they felt a hot surge of energy.
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EHP Rating: 58.3
Carlsbad Lagoon
Carlsbad, CA
This site used to be a cemetery between 1885 and 1906. Full-bodied apparitions are seen along the lagoon and sometimes mysterious voices are heard mumbling. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 57.1
Plaza Cinema 4 - Moviemax
Carlsbad, CA
Formerly Plaza Cinema 4 and now Moviemax, theater 3 is said to be haunted. A trashcan once rolled up the aisle for no apparent reason, and employees' names have been whispered by something unseen.
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EHP Rating: 52.0
Mt. Helix Park
La Mesa, CA
A woman in a Victorian dress has been seen and heard crying before she disappears. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 50.0
Brockton Villa Restaurant
San Diego, CA
It is believed that Dr. Joseph Rhodes, a physician who died in a boating accident, is still here. Objects commonly disappear and reappear in other places throughout the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 50.0
North County Times
Escondido, CA
A little girl and glowing lights have been seen in this building. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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EHP Rating: 50.0
Windansea Beach
San Diego, CA
Two surfer ghosts are reported here. Bob Simmons, known for redesigning the surfboard to its current form, died while catching some waves. Chris O'Rourke, another surfer, died of cancer and was scattered in the ocean. Both of them are seen or felt surfing, usually giving off a very pleasant feeling. …
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EHP Rating: 47.1
McDonald's
San Diego, CA
At this McDonald's, employees say strange things happened after closing time. Tubs of mustard and straws were thrown across the room, and a depiction of Satan was said to have been made in the wood of a bathroom stall door. The door has since been replaced.
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EHP Rating: 46.7
Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar, CA
Most people report seeing a ball of light that travels through doors. Other activity here include shadows (which are also caught on camera), disembodied voices, cold spots, and lights flickering. The fifth floor is said to be the most active. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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EHP Rating: 35.3
Bonita Road
Bonita, CA
An elderly man (believed to be a hit and run victim) manifests in the backseats of people's car while they travel down this road. Once off of it, he is gone. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
