Haunted Places in El Centro, California



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    Crest Theatre

    El Centro, California

    Folks who work at Crest Theatre say they have heard disembodied voices talking to them at night, or music blasting from the sound system when it had already been turned off for the night. Cold spots have been reported as well.


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    Fox Theater

    El Centro, California

    Rumored to stem from a man who died inside the theater, folks say eerie cold spots can be felt here, usually around Aisle 8.


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    Imperial Valley Arts Council

    El Centro, California

    Employees working at the art council in this 1920's building have reportedly seen doors slam shut of their own accord and have heard the incessant thrashing of the keys of an invisible typewriter. Submitted by Callum Swift


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    Dogwood Road Ghost Girl

    El Centro, California

    A ghost girl, believed to be the spirit of a girl who was killed in a nearby car crash, is said to appear walking along the road after midnight. Rumor has it that if you give her a ride, she will eventually disappear from your car seat. And if you ...


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    Palm Street

    Brawley, California

    13.1 miles from El Centro, CA

    Along this road, a white orb is said to follow people. Some people have reported that it has a demonic face. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Vallecito Stage Station County Park

    Julian, California

    47.7 miles from El Centro, 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. Submitted ...


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    Yaqui Well

    Julian, California

    53.5 miles from El Centro, 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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    Juvenile Ranch Facility

    Campo, California

    54.4 miles from El Centro, 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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    Lee Hotel

    Yuma, Arizona

    55.1 miles from El Centro, CA

    Three different female ghosts are said to haunt the Lee Hotel. People believe that one of the ghosts is the original owner of the hotel and she is believed to knock on the doors of rooms in the hotel.


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    Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

    Yuma, Arizona

    55.3 miles from El Centro, CA

    The prison apparently hosts a ghosts that's prone to pinching. Supposedly it is more likely to pinch children and people wearing the color red. In addition the museum portion of the park is said to be haunted by at least two spirits, one of whom is reported to ...


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    Lake Morena Campground

    Campo, California

    56 miles from El Centro, 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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    Julian Gold Rush Hotel

    Ramona, California

    63.4 miles from El Centro, 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 ...


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    La Quinta Resort and Club

    La Quinta, California

    75.5 miles from El Centro, CA

    A shaded apparition and ghostly voices and noises have been reported in several of the bungalows at this 1920’s resort. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Proctor Valley Road

    Chula Vista, California

    79.3 miles from El Centro, 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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    Mt. Woodson Castle

    Ramona, California

    82.2 miles from El Centro, 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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    Mt. Helix Park

    La Mesa, California

    82.5 miles from El Centro, CA

    A woman in a Victorian dress has been seen and heard crying before she disappears. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Bonita Road

    Bonita, California

    86.4 miles from El Centro, 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)


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    Las Americas Premium Outlets

    San Diego, California

    87.8 miles from El Centro, 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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    Joshua Tree Inn

    Joshua Tree, California

    102.7 miles from El Centro, CA

    Some people believe that the ghost of Gram Parsons, father of country rock, inhabits room 8, which is where he died of a drug overdose in the early 70's. He will allegedly move or relocate small items such as earrings and will move the mirror that hangs on the ...


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    Lost Lake Road

    Blythe, California

    104.9 miles from El Centro, CA

    Somewhere around the intersection of the 95 and Lost Lake Road, people have driven by what they have described as an Indian chief in full garb (head-dress, vest, old cowboy clothes). He is older with grayish black hair and a very wrinkled face. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Payless ShoeSource

    Banning, California

    111.7 miles from El Centro, CA

    Some say the ghost of a little boy appears in the Payless breakroom. So his story goes, he badly wanted a pair of shoes but his mother said no. Upset, he ran out of the store and was struck by a car and died.


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    Sunnyslope Cemetery

    Beaumont, California

    112.4 miles from El Centro, CA

    At Sunnyslope Cemetery, witnesses have reported cold spots, strange noises, uneasy feelings, and touches from an unseen hand. Perhaps even more intriguing is a ghostly groundskeeper said to disappear into a shed.


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    The Oak Tree

    Yucaipa, California

    116 miles from El Centro, CA

    This location has been a popular teen hangout spot for decades. Locals know it as "The Oak Tree." The tree covers some old stone ruins which are now heavily covered in graffiti and refuse. Mostly used for drinking and doing drugs, but several bodies have been discovered ...


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    Captain's Anchorage

    Big Bear Lake, California

    125.9 miles from El Centro, CA

    The ghost of a man named George has been seen here; it is said he was an embezzler who either killed himself or was murdered. Other than George, three other ghosts are said to be here. The activity includes full-bodied apparitions, beer bottles being thrown, lights flickering, footsteps, and other ...


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