San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

San Diego, USA

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

San Diego's waterfront has a long history of adventure and dark deeds, so explore the more sinister side of the harbor on a walking ghost tour. Hear chilling tales of haunted ships, deadly outbreaks, and espionage, right on the water where it happened. There are even opportunities to do some ghost hunting of your own on this spine-tingling, PG-13 stroll.

Explore a different side of San Diego on an after-dark ghost tour
The waterfront offers a break from the crowds of downtown
Listen to tales of true crime, disaster, and paranormal activity
Spooky stories are suitable only for adults and teens

What's Included

Guided Tour
Ghost Detecting Tools

Gratuities
Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Headquarters at Seaport
789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Look for the detective standing near the Starbucks on the backside of The Headquarters near valet parking.

End point

The Berkeley at Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
We end in front of the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Itinerary

The Headquarters at Seaport (Pass By)

USS Midway Museum (Pass By)

Maritime Museum of San Diego (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 13 reviews

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So much fun!! Lelia was...

Krista_P, Feb 2026

So much fun!! Lelia was very funny and knowledgeable! She had lots of stories to share along the way!

What a blast!

Lynsey_B, Oct 2025

What a fun experience. As a San Diego native, I love hearing about our local history. Leila made that a ton of fun! She's a sweetheart and a sassy, excellent storyteller. The waterfront is beautiful at night, and it was a blast to be by the water and hear the spooky and gruesome stories of San Diego's early days. Fun for locals and visitors alike!

Great tour guide, but didn't get what we paid for!

Erica_G, Mar 2025

Our tour guide, Leila, was awesome. She was friendly, sweet, very nice, and very knowledgeable, she did a great job. However, the ad that the company ran about this tour, was very misleading, we did not get to do a ghost hunt like the ad stated or use ghost hunting tools, like the ad stated, which my kids were super excited for and then let down. I feel like we definitely did not get what we paid for, that part we are disappointed in.

Eduardo was awesome!! He...

Martha_L, Jul 2022

Eduardo was awesome!! He so enthusiastic and detailed. We enjoyed using the ghost hunting tools. We enjoyed a different side of history.

Great

Rick_W, May 2022

The history was very informative. The presenter was very well spoken. The weather was a little chilly

Great ghost tour

Gale_S, Mar 2022

Detective Drew was a fantastic tour guide. This was an interesting and fun tour to do. Loved it. Our guide Drew was very informative and very personable.

Historical Ghost Tour

Jenna_C, Aug 2021

Drew was very entertaining to listen too. He had a good sense of humor and could tell that ghosts were her passion.

Fun and Interesting

Helen_R, Aug 2021

The police department compound was interesting, and all the stories pertaining to the ships at the dock area. Learned about things I’ve never heard about before. Tour guide was great and fun.