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Boonville Hotel
Boonville, California
18.2 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Hopland Inn
Hopland, California
27.5 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Fensalden Inn
Albion, California
29.5 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
The ghost of a heartbroken woman named Elizabeth is reported in the Hawthorne Suite. She is said to be very playful and move objects around; she can also be heard walking around in empty rooms. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery
Geyserville, California
31.6 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
Mendocino, California
36.7 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Originally built in 1878,the old hotel is visited by the playful ghost of a Victorian woman who is said to visit guest rooms and haunt tables 6 and 8 in the restaurant. She can be seen reflected in the mirror.
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MacCallum House Inn
Mendocino, California
36.7 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
This 1882 residence is now a quaint bed and breakfast inn, which comes with a haunting attached. The resident ghost is meant to be the son of the original owner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Mays Canyon Road
Guerneville, California
39.2 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Madrona Manor
Healdsburg, California
39.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Grape Leaf Inn
Healdsburg, California
40.3 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast
Upper Lake, California
44.5 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Allegedly haunted by the ghost of a former railroad worker who remains attached to the caboose room.
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Georgia Pacific Haul Road Bridge
Fort Bragg, California
45 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
A man was attacked on the bridge,tortured murdered and his body was left hanging from a tree. He was an angry man in life and his vengeful spirit haunts the bridge and trees. The spirit has been known to push people and scratch them. Dogs whimper and try to ...
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Potter School House
Bodega, California
45.5 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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The Grey Whale Inn
Fort Bragg, California
46.3 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Located in a former hospital The Grey Whale Inn is reportedly haunted by both a male and female ghosts whose apparitions are seen about the grounds and peering out of windows.
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Glass Beach Inn
Fort Bragg, California
46.3 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
The urban legend that surrounds this place states it has a haunted chair and many people have died after sitting it. Huh, you think they'd get rid of a chair that murders people, go figure.
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Hotel La Rose
Santa Rosa, California
52.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Santa Rosa, California
52.9 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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The Elms Bed and Breakfast Inn
Calistoga, California
56 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Washoe House
Petaluma, California
56.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Phoenix Theatre
Petaluma, California
64 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Wolf House
Glen Ellen, California
64.3 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Valley of the Moon Saloon
Sonoma, California
67.6 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn
Sonoma, California
69.1 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Mountain Cemetery
Sonoma, California
69.9 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Sonoma Hotel
Sonoma, California
69.9 miles from Anchor Bay, 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
70.1 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Inn at Sonoma
Sonoma, California
70.1 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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The Castro House
Sonoma, California
70.2 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Bothin Youth Center
Fairfax, California
75.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Hop Creek Tavern
Napa, California
75.8 miles from Anchor Bay, 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
78 miles from Anchor Bay, 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
78.2 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Ross Valley Players
Ross, California
80.2 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Easkoot House
Stinson Beach, California
80.3 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
This private home is said to be haunted by a former owner who stomps outside at 2 a.m. to search on the beach for a missing golden hook. Also reported is a burglar alarm that rang out for over 10 minutes, although the alarm was completely disconnected. Please respect the ...
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Easkoot House
Stinson Beach, California
80.3 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
This private home is said to be haunted by a former owner who stomps outside at 2 a.m. to search on the beach for a missing golden hook. Also reported is a burglar alarm that rang out for over 10 minutes, although the alarm was completely disconnected. Please respect the ...
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Falkirk Cultural Center
San Rafael, California
80.4 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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The Mira Theatre Guild
Vallejo, California
85.1 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Fireside Motel
Mill Valley, California
85.8 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Once a speakeasy, the Fireside has had a long history of strange activity, leading to a seance. It is believed that all disturbances within the motel are attributed to Miwok Indians that were buried underneath the site and have been disturbed. Unaccountable sounds have been reported since the mid-1950's when ...
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Lyford House
Belvedere Tiburon, California
85.9 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
John Thomas Reed, who founded the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, had a mistress named Rosie Verrall. Guests have awoken to her or seen her in passing long after her death in 1964. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Vallejo Masonic Temple
Vallejo, California
86.3 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Valleja Naval and Historical Museum
Vallejo, California
86.3 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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IOOF Building
Vallejo, California
86.3 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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HI Marin Headlands Hostel / Marin Headlands
Sausalito, California
88.4 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
The land here was originally that of the Miwoks; however, by 1907, the land belonged to the U.S. military seeing as the grounds were a perfect point to thwart a surprise attack. Now a hostel for visitors, some of the spots here are said to be pure evil. One man ...
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Boccardo John / Sally Stanford’s Valhalla Inn
Sausalito, California
88.8 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Before it became Boccardo John, Sally Stanford's Valhalla Inn was made famous by an appearance in Orson Welles' The Lady from Shanghai. It's said that Sally Stanford is seen outside of her former inn, as well as several other women (dressed out of date). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Angel Island
Belvedere Tiburon, California
89.9 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Angel Island is referred to as the "Ellis Island" of the west; immigrants wanting to head into the mainland were detained here until they were cleared to go through. Unfortunately, that process was devastating to some. Some people were shamed, humiliated, starved, and the horrific encounters would be documented (being ...
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The Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, California
90.3 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
This is the number one suicide location in the United States, with an average of 25 deaths per year (more than a thousand since construction). While the ghostly jumpers might still be there, another lessen known entity has been spotted in this vincinity. In 1853, the SS Tennessee sank in ...
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Mc Ewen Rd
Port Costa, California
91.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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The Burlington Hotel
Port Costa, California
91.8 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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Alcatraz
San Francisco, California
92 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
The former maximum-security prison set on an island is now a musuem and tourist attraction. Visitors and tour guides alike have reported unexplained screams, slamming cell doors, banjo music and footsteps. The site has been investigated by both Ghost Hunters and Ghost Labs.
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Presidio Officers Club
San Francisco, California
92.2 miles from Anchor Bay, CA
Ghost hunters have said they saw, and captured on film, the apparition of an aristocratic woman in a flowing black dress gliding across the dance floor. The ghost was spotted during the daytime.
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Benicia Old Town Theatre
Benicia, California
92.7 miles from Anchor Bay, 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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