This hotel is located on the right hand side of the road about a quarter of a mile back down a long drive way. There is an old orange hotel from the late 1800's that remains are still intact. Legend says that this place is haunted by many who lost their lives in there. So far all that has been seen is an old man wearing white rags, and a young boy who runs up and down the halls. dragging noises have been heard on the first floor towards the main entrance. Dark shadows were seen from a distance and then disappeared after seen. Very active spots. You could tell this wasn't a happy house.
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Old Camarillo State Hospital / now Channel Islands University - Camarillo ,California
This large enclave of buildings in Camarillo is now a university, but were originally built in the 1920s as a state mental hospital. They changed over to a school in the mid 90s. There have been many stories of ghosts over the years of all kinds due to the fact that patients previously lived and died there. Some of the buildings are in the process of being turned into dorms and some students have experienced all kinds of unexplained events. The sounds of children's voices at the children's center, by the Bell tower an old woman walking and asking for directions to the chapel and old woman wearing white wondering the hallways in the daytime. In the restrooms the voice of someone saying, "SSSHHHHH" in parking lot A figure that looks like a man spinning around until it disappears near one of the street lights. objects seen with t he corner of the eye and then when people turn they disappear. Many people have had encounters with ghost at this site,during the day and at night the ghost don't have a preferred time. Some complaints from students and staff are headaches, nausea, feeling of being watched, feeling unsafe, threatened, and extreme tiredness. Also,there have been numerous sightings of at least a dozen different entities in the Bell Tower, Police Station region. (Currently, only very few buildings at the site are used- most are abandoned.) Entities seen range from a beautiful woman in white who wanders both night and day in the hallways in and around the Bell Tower, a man by the bus stop, and a rather nervous entity in one of the women's restrooms in the Bell Tower who not only chatters but makes some kind of rustling sound.
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Soquel Drive to Capitola: The Pastel Paradise with a Dark Side - Capitola ,California
Cruising down Soquel Drive toward the colorful shores of Capitola, California, feels like driving through a postcard. Known for its iconic Mediterranean-style bungalows and the oldest seaside resort on the Pacific Coast, Capitola is a sun-drenched dream.
But as the fog rolls in from Monterey Bay, the vibrant colors fade, and the long history of this 150-year-old village begins to show its ghostly side. From haunted inns to gravity-defying forests, this isn't just a beach trip—it’s a journey into the unknown.
1. The Rispin Mansion: The Ghost of Soquel Drive
Just off the main path lies the Rispin Mansion, a grand 1920s estate that stood abandoned for decades.
The Atmosphere: For years, it was a crumbling ruin overgrown with ivy, rumored to be haunted by spirits from its days as a nunnery and a private residence.
The Sighting: Locals have long reported seeing "white figures" wandering the gardens at dusk. Even after its recent renovation into a park, the heavy, silent air near the mansion remains.
2. The Capitola Venetian Hotel: History That Doesn't Sleep
The world-famous pink and teal "Venetian" houses are the most photographed spot in Capitola. But do the original guests ever leave?
The Legend: Built in the 1920s, some of these historic units are said to experience strange phenomena—unexplained footsteps on the wooden stairs and the faint smell of old perfume when no one is around.
3. The Mystery Spot: Gravity’s Broken Rule
Technically located just North of Soquel in the redwood forests, the Mystery Spot is a must-mention for any visitor to this area.
The Phenomenon: It’s a gravitational anomaly where water flows upward and people lean at impossible angles. Is it a natural quirk, or something more "extraterrestrial"?
The Hook: This attracts millions of tourists, making it a high-volume search term for your blog.
Cherokee Cemetery - Cherokee ,California
It is history that the town sweetheart was murdered in the 1800 and her murderer burned alive in his home across the street from the cemetery. If you visit the cemetery during the evening hours, you can hear stomping in this extremely deserted area. Also there grave of a child that passed the same day as his father. If you place flowers on that tombstone, locals say he will visit you that evening and thank you.
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