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Ghosts in Every State Part 5: California – Shadows, Secrets, and Top 20 Hauntings
Intro:
Welcome back to Ghosts in Every State, the series where we uncover the paranormal underbelly of every corner of America. This is Part 5, and we’re diving into a state known for both sunshine and secrets—California.
Everyone knows California for Hollywood glitz and Golden Gate views, but under the surface? There’s a shadowy side filled with conspiracies, cults, secret societies, and—you guessed it—ghosts. From the Bohemian Grove elite performing mock sacrifices under redwood trees to UFOs chased by black helicopters over Fresno, the Golden State might be the most haunted of them all.
Let’s set the tone with conspiracies, then dive straight into California’s Top 20 Hauntings. Ready to get creeped out?
Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, built this sprawling mansion with stairways to nowhere and doors that open to brick walls—designed to confuse spirits. Some believe she was haunted by those killed by Winchester rifles. Visitors report cold spots, phantom footsteps, and ghostly figures moving through the halls. Entire rooms appear built for no reason other than misdirecting the dead. Paranormal investigators have caught unexplained EMF spikes and disembodied voices echoing in the endless halls.
Source: http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Once a luxury ocean liner and later a WWII troop ship, the Queen Mary is now permanently docked—and permanently haunted. Guests have reported shadowy figures, children laughing in the pool area, and a woman in white wandering the halls. Engine Room 13 is considered especially active, where a crew member was crushed during a drill. Overnight guests say they’ve heard knocks on their cabin doors when no one is there.
Source: http://www.queenmary.com/ghosts
This infamous prison has held the worst of the worst—Capone, Machine Gun Kelly—and some believe their spirits never left. Guards and visitors have reported moans, screams, and cold spots in Cell Block D. The utility corridor where prisoners were shot during a failed escape is said to be particularly heavy with negative energy. Psychics have reported feeling intense despair in solitary confinement cells.
Source: https://www.nps.gov/alca
Marilyn Monroe’s spirit is said to haunt her old suite and the hotel’s mirror. Others claim to have seen Montgomery Clift pacing the hallways, script in hand. The Blossom Room is reportedly home to unexplained cold spots and whispers. Staff have also witnessed flickering lights and the feeling of someone brushing past them when no one’s there.
Source: https://www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com
Built on the site of public executions, this house has long been called one of the most haunted homes in America. Visitors report apparitions of the Whaley family and even of “Yankee Jim,” a thief hanged on the property. Phantom cigar smoke, heavy footsteps on the stairs, and spectral weeping have all been documented. Even skeptics often leave with a chill.
Source: https://whaleyhouse.org
This former reform school for boys has a grim history of abuse and death. Paranormal investigators have caught disembodied voices and eerie movement in the cells. The spirit of a murdered housekeeper named Anna Corbin reportedly still roams the halls, her presence felt most strongly near the old kitchen and basement.
Source: https://www.prestoncastle.org
Beneath the streets of L.A.'s Chinatown lie secret tunnels once used for smuggling and gambling. Urban explorers report feeling watched, hearing whispers, and encountering unexplained cold drafts. Some claim the tunnels are haunted by victims of organized crime or even old tong wars. The deeper you go, the worse the air feels—like something’s warning you to leave.
Source: https://weirdcalifornia.com/location.php?location=50
The ghost of Kate Morgan, a young woman who died under mysterious circumstances in 1892, is said to linger in Room 3327. Guests report flickering lights, cold spots, and strange sounds. Some even claim to see her reflection in the windows, standing in a Victorian dress, gazing out at the ocean.
Source: https://hoteldel.com
Known for its violent history, this remote canyon has been linked to Native American massacres, cults, and even alleged satanic rituals. Hikers report phantom riders and whispers in the wind. Strange lights have been spotted moving against gravity across the ridges. Cell phones often lose signal without explanation.
Source: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-blackstarcanyon
Catalina locals talk of a ghost ship that appears off the coast and then vanishes. Some say it's a World War II-era ship, others claim it’s the RMS Queen Elizabeth returning from the depths. Fishermen have reported hearing SOS signals on dead radio channels when the ghost ship appears.
Source: https://catalinaghosttours.com
The “Blue Lady” haunts this oceanfront restaurant. Said to be the spirit of a woman murdered in the 1930s, she reportedly appears in mirrors and plays tricks on staff. Plates slide across tables, lights turn off and on, and some guests feel a cold touch on their shoulder—always with no one behind them.
Source: http://www.mossbeachdistillery.com
This preserved mining town warns visitors not to take souvenirs—those who do report cursed luck and return stolen items by mail, begging forgiveness from the spirits. Rangers have received hundreds of apology letters from people desperate to lift their “Bodie Curse.” Footsteps echo on empty porches and shadowy figures move between crumbling buildings.
Source: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509
Infamous for its connection to serial killers and mysterious deaths—including the Elisa Lam case—this downtown LA hotel is believed to be a vortex of negative energy. Guests have heard voices in the walls, seen apparitions in elevators, and experienced sleep paralysis paired with terrifying hallucinations.
Source: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/the-cecil-hotel-and-the-dark-side-of-downtown-la
These towering shadowy figures are said to stand on mountain ridges at dusk. Even John Steinbeck and poet Robinson Jeffers referenced them. They vanish when approached. Some hikers report a sense of overwhelming dread, as if being observed by something ancient and intelligent.
Source: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-darkwatchers
This historic lighthouse is haunted by a keeper who still tends to the property. Visitors hear footsteps, lights flicker, and ghostly hands reach out. The keeper’s journal allegedly contains entries about “visitors” who never appeared in the guest logs.
Source: https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=66
Some claim ghosts followed the original owners of the haunted St. James Hotel in New Mexico when they moved parts of the building to California. Hauntings reportedly resumed. Poltergeist activity, objects moving on their own, and unexplained knocking have all been reported by construction workers and owners alike.
Source: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-stjames
Turnbull is legendary for cult activity, UFO sightings, and ghostly screams in the night. Hikers report shadow figures, cold drafts, and missing time. Some locals swear the place changes layout at night—as if you’re walking into a different dimension.
Source: https://backpackerverse.com/turnbull-canyon-haunted
This mission was the site of a gruesome robbery-massacre in the 1800s. The murdered monks and guests are said to still haunt the halls. Apparitions in clerical robes, unexplained candlelight flickers, and chilling chants in Latin have all been reported by visitors.
Source: https://www.missionsanmiguel.org
A WWII aircraft carrier turned museum, the USS Hornet is said to be haunted by fallen sailors. Ghost tours often catch full apparitions on camera. Visitors describe hearing battle stations sirens and metal doors slamming shut with no one around.
Source: https://www.uss-hornet.org
While not “haunted” in the traditional sense, Bohemian Grove is said to be the site of bizarre rituals, mock sacrifices, and elite gatherings. Conspiracists consider it spiritual ground zero. Some who’ve snuck in claim the place has an unnatural silence—as if the redwoods themselves are listening.
Source: https://www.insider.com/bohemian-grove-elite-secret-retreat-2016-6
Bonus: California’s Creepiest Crossroads – The Mystery Spot (Santa Cruz)
This strange zone messes with gravity and balance. Some say it’s a natural energy vortex, others call it a cover for government experiments or interdimensional bleed-throughs. Tourists experience bizarre sensations, like growing or shrinking depending on where they stand—science has explanations, but some swear it’s something weirder.
Source: https://www.mysteryspot.com
Closing:
Stay tuned for Ghosts in Every State Part 6, where we’ll move on to the next haunted territory. Until then—don’t follow the whispers, and whatever you do, never bring home a souvenir from Bodie.
Arkansas may be known for its lush mountains, winding rivers, and southern charm—but scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll uncover a darker side. This state is a patchwork of unexplainable deaths, vanishing truths, and a haunting legacy tied to both the living and the dead. Its woods whisper secrets, and its old buildings groan with memories they refuse to let go of. In Arkansas, the line between conspiracy and haunting is often paper-thin—where unresolved truths fester, the spirits don’t sleep easy.
The Boys on the Tracks
In 1987, Kevin Ives and Don Henry were found dead on railroad tracks in Saline County. While the official story chalked it up to a tragic accident, whispers of drug trafficking, corrupt law enforcement, and CIA involvement have never quieted down. The boys' deaths are seen by many as a chilling example of a cover-up hiding in plain sight.
http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/the-boys-on-the-tracks-book-12011/
The Arkansas Project
A secretive, well-funded media campaign launched in the 1990s, allegedly designed to destroy President Bill Clinton’s political career. With money from billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife and a network of operatives, the Arkansas Project blurred the lines between journalism and political sabotage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_Project
The West Memphis Three
Three teenagers convicted of the brutal murder of three young boys in 1993—based largely on questionable evidence and moral panic over “Satanic rituals.” The story ignited worldwide protests, revealing cracks in the justice system and sparking theories of a deeper, more sinister manipulation.
http://time.com/5507310/real-life-cases-true-detective-season-3/
The Mena Connection
The small town of Mena has been a focal point for conspiracy theorists for decades. It’s believed to have been a hub for CIA-backed drug smuggling in the 1980s, involving notorious pilot Barry Seal and possibly linking back to the Iran-Contra affair.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mena_Intermountain_Municipal_Airport
The Crescent Hotel – Eureka Springs
Once a health resort run by a quack doctor in the 1930s, this lavish hilltop hotel has become ground zero for ghost hunters. Guests report apparitions of long-dead patients, flickering lights, and an old-timey nurse pushing a gurney through the halls at night. Some say the deception that took place here left behind more than medical fraud—it created a spiritual wound that never healed.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arkansas/paranormal-eureka-ar
http://www.hauntedrooms.com/arkansas/haunted-places
Allen House – Monticello
This beautiful but eerie Victorian home hides a heartbreaking tale: Ladell Allen, who died by suicide in 1948 after drinking cyanide. Years later, her secret letters were found hidden in the walls. Witnesses report seeing her ghost, and objects move on their own—almost like she’s still trying to tell her side of the story.
http://www.lovetoknow.com/life/lifestyle/11-haunted-places-arkansas-chilling-investigations
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arkansas/ar-24-haunted-places
Mount Holly Cemetery – Little Rock
Known as the “Westminster Abbey of Arkansas,” this cemetery is home to generals, governors—and ghosts. Visitors have seen full-body apparitions, orbs of light, and even statues that appear to change position. It’s a place where history refuses to lie still.
http://www.arkansashauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/
http://www.letsroam.com/explorer/haunted-places-in-arkansas/
Fort Chaffee – Fort Smith
A former military post turned ghost town, Fort Chaffee once housed Cuban refugees and soldiers. Abandoned buildings echo with footsteps, and investigators have recorded strange EMF spikes and cold spots. Some believe the souls here were never meant to stay—now trapped between duty and despair.
http://ahauntedplace.com/arkansas
Peel Mansion – Bentonville
Built by a Confederate colonel, this mansion is now a museum—but something lingers. Visitors have reported a ghostly girl playing in the halls and lights turning on and off by themselves. Its ornate architecture masks a presence that doesn’t want to be forgotten.
http://wheninyourstate.com/arkansas/here-are-the-10-most-haunted-places-in-arkansas-that-will-seriously-give-you-chills/
The King Opera House – Van Buren
This gilded theater’s velvet curtains hide more than performers—it’s said to be haunted by the ghost of a young actor murdered by a disapproving father. Cold drafts, disembodied voices, and eerie whispers have been reported on stage and in the balcony.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arkansas/ar-24-haunted-places
The Clayton House – Fort Smith
An 1880s home turned museum, The Clayton House is rumored to harbor spirits from its time as a Civil War hospital. Paranormal teams have picked up voices calling out, especially in the upstairs rooms. It’s a place where suffering still echoes.
http://www.letsroam.com/explorer/haunted-places-in-arkansas/
Old Arsenal Building – Little Rock
Located in MacArthur Park, this historic building dates back to the 1800s. People report seeing soldiers in full uniform vanishing into thin air, and windows sometimes slam shut without warning. War might end, but it seems not everyone went home.
http://ahauntedplace.com/arkansas
Toltec Mounds – Scott
These ancient ceremonial mounds are surrounded by supernatural energy. Visitors have seen lights in the sky, heard drums at night, and felt overwhelming dread near burial spots. Some believe it’s sacred ground disturbed too often by the curious.
http://www.arkansashauntedhouses.com/real-haunts/
The Empress of Little Rock
This luxurious Victorian bed-and-breakfast comes with a side of the supernatural. Guests have woken up to cold hands brushing their skin and shadowy figures at the foot of the bed. Ghost stories are shared by staff like folklore passed down.
http://www.hauntedrooms.com/arkansas/haunted-places
The Basin Park Hotel – Eureka Springs
Overlooking the downtown, this hotel is full of energy—both human and ghostly. Staff have seen shadow people, objects fall for no reason, and guests hear whispers in empty rooms. Like its sister hotel, The Crescent, it seems the dead like to check in too.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arkansas/paranormal-eureka-ar
Rush Ghost Town – Buffalo River Area
Once a booming zinc mining town, Rush now lies in ruins. Locals and hikers alike report strange lights in abandoned buildings and the sounds of pickaxes in the night. The land feels charged—as though the mine never really closed.
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arkansas/ar-24-haunted-places
Arkansas State Crime Lab – Little Rock
Located near the state capital, this facility processes some of the most grim evidence in the state. Staff have reported unexplained voices, slamming doors, and feelings of dread—especially in the morgue. Is it just heavy energy—or something more?
http://www.nwahomepage.com/news/team-investigates-the-paranormal-history-buried-beneath-the-surface-of-the-arkansas-state-crime-lab/
Malco Theatre – Hot Springs
Once a hotspot for entertainment, this historic theater now plays host to ghostly patrons. Ushers have seen figures sitting in empty seats and heard applause when the stage is empty. The show, it seems, goes on—even for the dead.
http://www.lovetoknow.com/life/lifestyle/11-haunted-places-arkansas-chilling-investigations
Private Residences Investigated by Sweet & Sour Paranormal & ARCW
From farmhouses to city lofts, Sweet and Sour Paranormal and ARCW Crew have explored homes filled with shadow figures, ghostly screams, and objects moving without explanation. Their findings suggest Arkansas’s hauntings aren't just in historic landmarks—they’re everywhere.
http://www.kark.com/news/local-news/sweet-and-sour-paranormal-group-investigates-paranormal-places-in-arkansas/
http://www.arcwcrew.com/ghost-hunting