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The Elms Bed and Breakfast Inn
Calistoga, California
16 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Now permanently closed, a psychic reported that the ghost of a former servant awoke her and told her to leave. It is believed that this ghost is named Ruby and she once lived on this premise. She (or someone else) is also said to manipulate electronic items. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Grape Leaf Inn
Healdsburg, California
21.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This Queen-Anne style bed and breakfast inn is believed to have a friendly female ghost known as 'Lily'. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Madrona Manor
Healdsburg, California
22.6 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Alleged to be haunted by the ghost of an older lady dressed in black (possibly the original owner) and the ghost of a young girl whose origin is unknown. Guests claim that there belongings are often moved and many report feeling a presence. Some claim that Room 101 ...
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Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery
Geyserville, California
24.6 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
At Warm Springs Fish Hatchery, visitors have seen the apparition of an elderly Native American couple on the premises. In addition, the main building is said to be haunted by a female ghost who was known to speak the names of the staff and change the radio station. A shower ...
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Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Santa Rosa, California
25.6 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
I have captured many class-A EVPs here. Many spirits are said to roam the grounds, including a friendly spirit known as Mr. Lemon. (Submitted by Aaron F.)
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Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast
Upper Lake, California
27 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Allegedly haunted by the ghost of a former railroad worker who remains attached to the caboose room.
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Hotel La Rose
Santa Rosa, California
27 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This 1907 historic hotel was formerly sleeping quarters for railroad passengers staying the night in town, and is supposed to have a few ghost stories associated with its colourful past. The building is allegedly haunted by a pair of ghostly children looking for their parents, as well as a ...
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Wolf House
Glen Ellen, California
31.6 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The home of Jack London, famed author of The Call of the Wild and White Fang, is said to be haunted. Witnesses have described feelings of dread and visions of the house in flames, with voices crying out for help.
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Mays Canyon Road
Guerneville, California
31.7 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Legend has it that along Mays Canyon Road in 1991, the apparition of a woman appeared in the middle of the road and a man drove right through her. Other exchanges with the woman's apparition have been reported here; she is said to be the ghost of a woman who ...
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Hopland Inn
Hopland, California
32.1 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This 1880's inn and saloon is now closed, but the third floor of the establishment used to be a bordello. The ghost rumoured to be haunting the place is the apparition of a woman in a white dress, who was supposedly jilted by a lover and committed suicide in ...
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Valley of the Moon Saloon
Sonoma, California
33.7 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This old saloon is now a private residence, and on a lighter note, the current owner says his children have scared away most of the ghostly activity. In it's glory days, the saloon was haunted by a male spirit who opened and closed doors, rearranged furniture, turned lights on ...
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Washoe House
Petaluma, California
35.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This 1859 historic roadhouse was the site of 'The Battle of Washoe House', when marching soldiers intent on wreaking havoc in nearby towns stopped for a drink at the tavern, before turning back in the direction they came. This lead to a peaceful resolution of what could have been ...
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Mountain Cemetery
Sonoma, California
35.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Curiosity surrounds an isolated grave bearing only the name "Lise." In an abandoned, older section of the graveyard, witnesses have described wraithlike spirits, strange lights, foul odors, cold spots and a strong sense of fear.
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Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn
Sonoma, California
35.7 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This century-old inn was built on top of an ancient burial ground, and is rumoured to be haunted. The ghosts are believed to be American Indians, and only show themselves to people of native blood. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sonoma Hotel
Sonoma, California
35.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This 1879 hotel has been the site of several odd occurrences over the years, which are usually attributed to a poltergeist at work. Doors are known to open and close of their own accord, and strange noises are heard during the night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma, California
36.1 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
At Sebastiani Theatre, the ghost of a young girl in a yellow 1930s dress has been reflected in the women's restroom mirror. Her laughter has been heard in the dressing room and the lights go on and off by themselves. Theater workers call the ghost Trixie.
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The Castro House
Sonoma, California
36.1 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This historic abode belonged to a government official and his family, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly maid. Current residents have reported hearing sobbing noises coming from the old servants quarters, which are generally attributed to this spirit. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Inn at Sonoma
Sonoma, California
36.2 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
There is the ghost of a Chinese maintenance man who roams the upstairs hallway still apparently working and trying to help guests. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Hop Creek Tavern
Napa, California
36.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Last night three of us witnessed a set of silverware wrapped in a napkin lift and propel from a basket in was sitting in about a foot towards us then crash to the ground. It was unbelievable! I wouldn't have believed my own eyes were it not corroborated ...
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Napa Cinedome
Napa, California
38 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Moviegoers may see more than just movies here; the theater is said to be haunted by restless spirits.
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Napa River Inn
Napa, California
38.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The building dates back to 1885, and was once a working mill. Captain Albert Hatt, Jr. hung himself in what is now a bakery, back in 1912. His wife, who also died there, has been seen roaming the hallways above. And a story in the local newspaper reports that a ...
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Potter School House
Bodega, California
39 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Alfred Hitchcock used this location while filming The Birds. Most of the cast seemed paranoid on set and felt like they weren't alone in the building. The school house has been abandoned for quite some time, but apparitions of a woman have appeared in photograph. She's usually dressed in Victorian ...
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Phoenix Theatre
Petaluma, California
39.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Witnesses claim to see apparitions in the balcony, hear strange sounds in the bathroom, and more eerie happenings at this concert venue and teen hangout.
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Porter Building
Woodland, California
43.2 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This historic building is rumoured to be haunted, according to a band of musicians who used to practise on the second floor in the early hours of morning. The group would hear knocks on the doors and walls, running footsteps in the hallways and childish giggling, but the source ...
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Woodland Opera House
Woodland, California
43.3 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The original opera house on the site burnt down in 1892, and was rebuilt three years later in 1895. It is from the fire, however, that the building's resident ghost is believed to have stemmed. Theatre patrons have reported seen the apparition of a disgruntled fireman who died in ...
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Boonville Hotel
Boonville, California
45.7 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This nineteenth-century inn is allegedly haunted. Guests staying on the upper floor have reportedly heard loud footsteps in the hallway, but upon investigation, no one is there. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Old Davis City Hall
Davis, California
47.8 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The old town hall dates back to 1938, and has been the scene of a recurring ghostly re-enactment in the women's restroom. Visitors using this bathroom have reportedly encountered the apparition of a redheaded woman, who vanishes once she reaches the second stall. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Wednesday Club
Suisun City, California
48.2 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This historic women's club dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, and is housed in a building where live performances and ghost stories are the absolute norm. Musicians packing up after gigs when the club is empty have reported hearing women's laughter and conversation coming from the ...
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Waterfront Comic Store
Suisun City, California
48.3 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This comic store is housed in a historic building, and is especially haunted. Customers have reported encountering the apparition of a sixteen year-old boy named 'Robert', who was strangled after stumbling upon a scene he wasn't meant to see. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Mira Theatre Guild
Vallejo, California
50.1 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Dating back to 1918, the historic theatre was formerly a schoolhouse for the children of workers at a nearby naval shipyard. During World War II, the building was converted for its use today, and has been entertaining the residents of the town for over fifty years. Theatre patrons and ...
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Valleja Naval and Historical Museum
Vallejo, California
51.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Witnesses at Vallejo Museum, formerly Vallejo Canteen, a meeting place in the early 1900s, have experienced hauntings here. Legend has it that in 1922, Rose Borgia suffocated in the attic. Her apparition has been seen in the museum singing with a friend, and with her comes a scent of gardenias, ...
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Vallejo Masonic Temple
Vallejo, California
51.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The Vallejo Masonic Temple has been converted to a block of old-fashioned apartments, so please respect the fact that this is a series of private residence's. The fourth floor of the building is supposed to be haunted, as visitors have seen strange lights on this level when the building ...
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IOOF Building
Vallejo, California
51.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Teams of ghosts hunters have frequented the building an have found "evidence" of its Haunting. Several of the elderly members have said that they met ghosts downtown and believe there are at least 3 ghosts in the building. When a team came into the lodge they found activity on their ...
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Bothin Youth Center
Fairfax, California
55.7 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This land once held a Native American reservation, then a hospital building for tuberculosis patients. It is now a Girl Scouts camp. Reports say that the ghost of a nurse has been seen pushing a cart in the hallways. Native American apparitions and screams and moans have been witnessed as ...
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The Burlington Hotel
Port Costa, California
56.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The Burlington has a reputation of being the oldest operating hotel in California, which could explain the invisible figure who taps guests on the shoulder. In its heyday, the building was known for the parties that were thrown on its grounds and is said to have been used as a ...
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Benicia Old Town Theatre
Benicia, California
56.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
At Benicia Old Town Theater / Portuguese Hall, witnesses have seen the apparition of an elderly woman, floating orbs and flashing lights. They also have heard footsteps and felt cold spots.
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Sand Cove Park
Sacramento, California
56.6 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Ghost lights have been spotted at Sand Cove Park as well as the voice of a woman saying "te papa" in a place near the Sacramento River. Some surmise that the site once held a mine shaft where someone passed away or was an ancient burial ground.
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Union Hotel
Benicia, California
56.8 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
There is one sole ghost reported being at this location: a woman who reportedly hanged herself in the 1800's and apparently appears to modern-day visitors peering through the windows of allegedly-vacant rooms.
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Silver Dollar
Marysville, California
56.8 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Juan Corona, who killed 25 migrant workers near this area, once was associated this building and there's a belief his victims might, also. The building was also once a brothel and some of the former ladies who worked here have been spotted (usually in 19th century attire). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Captain Blythers - Sailor Jack's
Benicia, California
56.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Sailor Jack's, formerly Captain Blythers, was a private home that was turned into a restaurant. Witnesses say pictures have "jumped" off the walls and alarms have gone off for no apparent reason.
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Haunted Southern California: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Golden State
Charles A. Stansfield Jr.
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Mc Ewen Rd
Port Costa, California
56.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Many deaths have occurred on this stretch of road. One of the deaths is said to be that of a lady who wears red. Some have reported her as a woman in a red hoodie, others as a reddish shadow, but usually, she is seen in the same span of ...
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Mary Aaron Museum
Marysville, California
56.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Frank Aaron, who died here, is said to be found in his old room. Voices and footsteps can be heard and full-bodied figures have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Marysville Cemetery
Marysville, California
57.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The cemetery here has a few ghosts, multiple have been picked up on EVP. Glowing lights have been picked up on photograph and mysterious figures have been seen roaming about. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Falkirk Cultural Center
San Rafael, California
57.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The ghost of a woman named Ella Nichols Park is seen looking out the windows. A boy with bushy hair has also been reported in the garden. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ross Valley Players
Ross, California
58.3 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
A woman was said to have died here after being kicked in the head by a horse. Those who come here will sometimes see her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Old Sacramento Tunnels
Sacramento, California
58.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Reports tell us that the series of tunnels under Old Sacramento were the town's original streets before they were raised above sea level against flooding. Legend has it that the tunnels became establishments of ill repute, such as opium dens, brothels and occult practitioners' hideouts, and witnesses have felt a ...
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Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Sacramento, California
58.9 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
This busy tourist attraction, museum complex and festival site is full of historic buildings, and therefore, a favorite spot for the spirits of those who lived there long ago. The park is visited by more than 5 million people a year - and that doesn't count the many spirits of ...
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Leland Stanford Mansion
Sacramento, California
59.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The 1800s Leland Stanford Mansion is 19,000 square feet in four stories, and was fully restored in 2005. It is a state park and a venue for upscale legislative functions. It is said to be haunted by Leland Stanford's 15-year-old son, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever while ...
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Sacramento City Library
Sacramento, California
59.4 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
The Sacramento City Library is haunted by an unseen presence, as its employees will tell you. In the library's Sacramento Room, witnesses have described the sound of Mylar rustling or the sound of shelving or pulling out books when no one is there. Books on the library shelves seem to ...
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Sacramento City Cemetery
Sacramento, California
59.5 miles from Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Reports say there are many ghosts and apparitions of all shapes and sizes at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Among them are a ghost girl seen playing near her headstone, a phantom pit bull who follows visitors and then simply disappears, and a couple wearing all black.
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