Top California Ghost Tours

Go beyond the guidebooks and uncover a side of San Francisco that many visitors miss on this ghost-themed walking tour of Pacific Heights. Rather than simply admiring the neighborhood’s grand Victorian homes, hear stories of alleged hauntings, unsolved crimes, and local legends that add a new perspective to its historic streets. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and insights from a guide who brings the area’s mysterious past to life.

Experience the spine-chilling history of San Diego on this immersive ghost tour that takes you inside haunted locations. Travel aboard the Ghost Coach, a “coffin on wheels,” and visit eerie sites like the Gaslamp Museum, Horton Grand Hotel, and El Campo Santo Cemetery, guided by professional storytellers in costume. With authentic tales, haunted hotspots, and dark humor, this tour offers a thrilling blend of history and the supernatural.

Discover the secrets of San Luis Obispo in California by joining a ghost and true crime walking tour after dark. Uncover the hidden stories of the haunting Downtown district on this night tour. Get to know the unexpected side of the town while our guide tells you of urban legends and reported ghost sightings.

Combine the glamour and glitz of Hollywood with some dark lore on this haunted Hollywood tour. With a guide in the lead, you'll visit some of the most haunted locations in the area, listening to tales you won't hear on a typical Hollywood tour. Talk about local crimes, accidents, and traumas that have taken place at some famous locations, including theaters, hotels, and a high school.

Discover a side of Solvang that few other visitors get to experience—and tap into the region’s supernatural lore—on this evening ghost tour. Meet your guide in the center of town and set off with EMF meters, dowsing rods, and other ghost-hunting tools to aid you. You’ll see historic highlights of the town, and can attempt to spot local spirits, all while your guide shares Solvang’s spookiest ghost stories.

Embark on a fun and informative ghost tour through the streets of Monterey with a local guide who can’t wait to share their favorite spooky stories with you. You’ll hear about a side of the city most tourists won’t as you walk through the town, from the Colton Hall Museum and Jail to the Larkin House. There will be plenty for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike to learn.

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, like the Lizzie Borden House! Every tour is hosted by an experienced, knowledgeable local guide. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from people who have witnessed the unexplained — sometimes even a guest’s eerie encounter or the guide’s own!   US Ghost Adventures offers an authentic experience that strives to make sense of the unexplainable. Our ghost tours are based on real-world portrayals of hauntings and well-documented history.

San Francisco's rollicking, rags-to-riches history has left plenty of haunted happenings in its wake, so explore the city's more sinister side on a walking ghost tour. Visit some of San Francisco's most historic and allegedly haunted locations on and around Nob Hill, once the epicenter of San Francisco high society. Learn trivia and hidden history that you won't find in any guidebook on this ghoulishly fun, after-dark adventure.

Beneath Solvang’s charming Danish facades lies a history filled with mystery. Discover why this is the #1 ghost tour in Solvang, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by knowledgeable local guides, you'll uncover the city's haunted past through documented history, eerie legends, and chilling stories that have become part of Solvang’s unique heritage. Walk to iconic landmarks including Old Mission Santa Ines, the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, and the historic Christiansens’ Restaurant, where tales of unexplained encounters, tragic events, and lingering spirits continue to captivate visitors. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate outings, and special events, this unforgettable ghost tour is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women- and minority-led, delivering an evening of authentic history, immersive storytelling, and unforgettable mystery in the heart of Solvang.

Uncover San Francisco’s haunted history on this thrilling ghost-hunting tour, complete with your own EMF detector. Explore eerie alleys, historic neighborhoods, and infamous sites like Gold Rush cemeteries and Chinatown’s old red-light district, while hearing chilling tales of paranormal activity, murders, and mysterious deaths. Perfect for thrill-seekers, this tour blends ghost stories with true crime and the city’s darker past.

While San Diego may be best known for beaches and sunshine, the city does have a darker side. Delve into San Diego's haunted history tour through Old Town. Hear tales of gamblers, gunslingers, and other shady characters whose spirits are said to live beyond the grave, and be on the lookout for paranormal activity as you visit graveyards, historic buildings, the Campo Santo Cemetery, and the grounds of the Whaley House—considered one of the most haunted homes in America.

If you love chasing down haunted hotspots, the Santa Monica Haunted Ghost Tour on the Pier will be right up your alley. This is where Route 66, America's Mother Road, comes to an end, carrying with it plenty of ghost stories along the way. All around the city, there are dark histories to unravel, from haunted carousels to mysterious souls wandering the beaches. Hear them and be spooked!

Explore Old Town Pasadena on a guided evening ghost tour focused on local legends and historic sights. Walk roughly one mile through the district while your guide shares documented stories tied to local fires and iconic monuments. The tour blends Pasadena history with folklore, offering a structured nighttime experience that adds context to places often overlooked after dark.

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Jose's eerie streets with our walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings collide! Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore haunted and historic locations brimming with ghostly tales. As you stroll through the city, be prepared to encounter thrilling accounts of spectral apparitions that have marked iconic sites. From the haunted grounds of San Jose State University to the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House, each stop unveils the dark secrets and restless spirits lurking in the shadows. Traverse a mile of haunted terrain and uncover the disturbing history of this once-bloody metropolis. Locations like the Sainte Claire Hotel and Park Avenue echo with tales of death and devastation. Although entry into private buildings isn't allowed, you'll be surrounded by the ghosts of San Jose’s past. Gather your courage and prepare for an evening of spooky tales and encounters that will make you question what lies beyond the living.

Learn all the haunted secrets of LA on this night tour where you’ll learn about the ghosts who inhibit Hollywood. This is a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down and meet some new friends along the way, too. As you hunt for ghosts, you’ll pass by several LA landmarks, and learn all about them from your guide, too.

Get ready to explore San Diego's spooky side on this thrilling 1-hour Heritage Park and Old Town walking ghost tour. Be prepared for a journey through the darkest events of California's past, including tales of crime and revolution that created our state. You'll also be taken to some rarely visited haunted places in Old Town, so don't forget your camera and courage. As an added bonus you will gain insight into why many people view it as one of America's most mysterious cities.

Discover the haunted history of Placerville on the Echoes of the Past Ghost Tour. Walk Gold Rush–era streets, hear chilling tales, and use complimentary ghost detectors as you explore legendary sites like the Cary House Hotel.

There's a darker side to San Diego beyond its sunny beaches, so take an otherworldly adventure on this ghost tour that illuminates sinister stories, ghastly deeds, and paranormal activity around the city's historic Old Town. Hear chilling tales of apparitions and unexplained noises right where they happened at San Diego's most haunted sites, including the Casa de Estudillo, Whaley House, and El Campo Santo Cemetery.

Hear about the hauntings, secrets, and scandals of Hollywood while you drink down some local spirits. This popular haunted pub crawl features Hollywood's most infamous paranormal hotspots. Add some fun to your night out with haunted streets, theaters, hotels, as well as some spooky bars in case you need some liquid courage.

If you want to hear all about the ghosts that haunt San Francisco, then join this small group tour and try not to get too scared. Your guide will tell you tales about the Goldrush era and more while you walk by historic places like Jackson Square, The Old Ship Saloon, and more. This isn’t just your average pub tour-this one is haunted.

Learn all about Temecula’s ghostly past with the help of a tour guide shares historical spooky stories and provides ghost hunting equipment. From a hotel that’s said to be haunted to an old jail, explore a side of the city most tourists never see. Even though the subject matter may be dark, your tour leader ensures you’re entertained and having fun.

Explore Old Town Temecula on a ghost-themed pub crawl that combines creepy tales and craft beers. Join a storytelling guide and fun group for a 2.5-hour walk between three or four bars, pausing for drinks (own expense) as you hear about Temecula’s haunted history. You’ll learn the best spots to hang out in Old Town Temecula, all while enjoying stories of famous ghosts and phantoms.

Dive into the dark history of one of the most infamous streets in Los Angeles with this true crime and ghost stories tour of the Sunset Strip. Stroll down the Strip while you listen to tales of gruesome acts committed by gangsters like Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and the Sunset Killer. Take in haunted landmarks from Chateau Marmont to the Viper Room and learn about their cursed history.