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0National Chavez Center
Keene, California
15.2 miles from Arvin, CA
This location used to be a hospital for people suffering from TB. Before it was renovated, curious visitors would be scared off by the sounds of children laughing, EVPs also being common. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Central Park
Bakersfield, California
15.4 miles from Arvin, CA
The apparition of a woman in a flowing gown has been seen along the canal near dawn, believed to be the spirit of a woman who was murdered nearby. Her bones were discovered in the foundry across from the park with bullet holes in them.
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Club Paradise
Bakersfield, California
15.5 miles from Arvin, CA
At this former night club, folks say they have seen apparitions and objects that move on their own, and some reports say something unseen has locked employees in the storeroom from the outside. Customers inside also have been groped or pushed by something unseen.
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0Kern County Kids Shelter - Sinaloa Mexican
Bakersfield, California
15.6 miles from Arvin, CA
Once the Kern County Kids Shelter, the Mexican restaurant Sinaloa's 100-plue-year-old building is said to be a hotspot for paranormal activity. The feelings experienced here are generally good ones, reports say.
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Bakersfield Californian Building
Bakersfield, California
15.7 miles from Arvin, CA
The old newspaper building is said to be haunted by a phantom German shepherd, a former security guard, and the paper's former editor.
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0The Padre Hotel
Bakersfield, California
15.8 miles from Arvin, CA
Believed to be haunted by people who died in a fire there decades ago, floor 7 is supposedly the hot spot of activity. Allegedly workers who were involved in a 2008 renovation reported numerous poltergeist/haunted activity including being touched, pushed and other sorts of mischief.
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Garces Memorial Circle
Bakersfield, California
16.3 miles from Arvin, CA
There is a statue in the circle, and locals say its hands move or it can be heard muttering prayers right before a major car accident takes place here.
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Kern County Museum
Bakersfield, California
16.7 miles from Arvin, CA
Formerly the 1882 Norris School and now Kern County Museum, the place is said to be haunted. Witnesses have heard the mysterious tapping of chalk on the blackboard.
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Gaslight Melodrama Theatre and Music Hall
Bakersfield, California
21.9 miles from Arvin, CA
This former theater is said to be haunted by the former owner of a toy shop that this building once housed. The owner committed suicide here. Although haunting incidents don't occur as often now, in the 1980s props and stage settings were known to move by themselves and many witnesses ...
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The Green Hotel
Shafter, California
32.3 miles from Arvin, CA
The 1913 hotel is haunted by two spirits, believed to be linked with the past of the historic town. The first is a female ghost, perhaps the apparition of Marion Hitchcock, who has been observed parting the upstairs curtains and peering into the street. The second is a man ...
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Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake, California
44.7 miles from Arvin, CA
Elizabeth Lake is famous for its creature that is said to live in its depths and come out at night to feast on local livestock and crops. The legend comes from as far back as the Spaniards' first settlement here. Witnesses describe a sulfurous smell and eerie feelings when they ...
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Rosamond Insane Asylum Ruins
Lancaster, California
45.2 miles from Arvin, CA
Once the "Rosamond Insane Asylum" stood here, but it was demolished years and years ago. Now only some ruins remain, but locals swear that the souls of those who died here also linger. Extreme temperature differences and eerie feelings abound. Some claim to have found evidence of ...
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St. Francis Dam Site
Santa Clarita, California
49.1 miles from Arvin, CA
William Mulholland oversaw what would be his last major project be completed in 1926. His career ended 3 years later when the dam collapsed and kill somewhere between 200 and 500 people. A cemetery located somewhere nearby wound up being the burial site for many of the victims; some of ...
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Ruiz Family Cemetery
Santa Clarita, California
52.3 miles from Arvin, CA
The Ruiz family, as well as others who were victim to the St. Francis Dam, are said to be seen here. The cemetery itself is located on the hill behind the houses. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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0Lancaster Hotel - Western Hotel Museum
Lancaster, California
52.6 miles from Arvin, CA
Once the Lancaster Hotel, the Western Hotel Museum is the city's oldest building and the home of several spirits. The sound of footsteps and old records can be heard at random times, and the smell of vanilla and old flowers also has been reported.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Arvin, California
55.9 miles from Arvin, CA
The apparition of a child in a striped shirt has been seen at night running underneath Colossus. Cold spots and an eerie presences have been felt here as well, as well as the sounds of rides and machinery working when the park is closed. Rumor has it that a roller ...
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White Lady of Highway 126
Fillmore, California
58.1 miles from Arvin, CA
Near a sycamore tree just off of Highway 12,6 between Hall and Sycamore Roads, a ghostly White Lady is said to appear. According to different local legends, she was either hanged from the tree or she was killed in a car accident nearby.
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0Nordhoff Cemetery
Ojai, California
58.2 miles from Arvin, CA
Reports say that a ghost dog has been seen here. He may dart past noiselessly, or you may hear his growls.
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0Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California
58.5 miles from Arvin, CA
Room 5 is allegedly haunted by a ghost who bangs on the closet door, from inside. People claim when they open the closet, after hearing the banging, they are greeted by a foul odor they didn't notice earlier. Some also claim to see a fancy dressed gentleman ghost ...
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Charman of Ojai - Creek Road
Ojai, California
58.6 miles from Arvin, CA
Creek Road is apparently a popular hangout for the spirit set. The most popular spook here may be the Charman. Some say he is the spirit of a firefighter pinned in by a 1948 forest fire, burned and disfigured; he ran into the woods never to be seen again. Others ...
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Egg Plantation
Santa Clarita, California
59.7 miles from Arvin, CA
Egg Plantation has a ghost locals call "menacing." It manifests as a movement from the corner of one's eye, seen by patrons seated at the bar. When they look directly at the spot from where the movement comes, nothing is there.
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Hart Ranch and Museum
Santa Clarita, California
60.1 miles from Arvin, CA
Silent film actor William S. Hart, who died in 1946, once owned Hart Mansion, and he, his sister and several of his dogs are said to live on here in spirit. Witnesses also have smelled fresh coffee brewing in the home. Rumor has it that Hart will only appear to ...
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0The Glen Tavern Inn
Santa Paula, California
60.5 miles from Arvin, CA
There is a variety of ghostly activity reported at the Glen Tavern Inn. People claim to see full body apparitions, a ghost who likes to play the piano and assorted poltergeist activity that occurs. Some guests report that there belongings have been knocked off their dressers by unseen "presences". ...
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Sand Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, California
61.3 miles from Arvin, CA
The legend told about Sand Canyon Road involves some teens who crashed their car in the mid-1980s near the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Sand Canyon Road on their prom night. A female ghost teen has been seen, trying to rustle up assistance for her injured friends.
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0The Springville Inn
Springville, California
63.7 miles from Arvin, CA
Four ghosts are believed to haunt the original structure around which the Springville Inn's modern amenities were built. Employees have cleverly named these ghosts "Little Girl", "Old Man". "Young Man" and "The Woman". It's a complete set! You are less likely to see the Old Man as ...
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Sequoia Dawn - Old TB Sanitarium
Springville, California
63.9 miles from Arvin, CA
Formerly an old TB Sanitarium, Sequoia Dawn Apartments are said to be haunted. At the nearby cemetery, a witness says something unseen pulled his hat off his head and disembodied voices were heard. Inside the apartments, folks have reported strange voices, cold spots, and the apparition of a woman in ...
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Sycamore Park
Simi Valley, California
66.1 miles from Arvin, CA
A white, furry apparition that walks on all fours like a gorilla has been reported here, running, along with a flash of light. Floating apparitions have been seen as well, along with a white man who sits on rocks and glowing spots in the grass that make you appear to ...
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Los Toros Mexican
Los Angeles, California
67 miles from Arvin, CA
Cold drafts are reported, objects have been known to fly around or break by themselves, and a variety of ghostly people, both male and female (around the ages of 40 to 50) have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Los Angeles National Forest - Gravity Hill
Arvin, California
67.2 miles from Arvin, CA
A tragic accident happened near the Glen Memorial Park cemetery back in the 1990s. A bus driver lost control of the bus tipping it down the Gravity Hill killing all the students onboard. Legend has said that not only if you place your car out of gear it would move ...
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California Lutheran University - Mount Clef Hall
Thousand Oaks, California
68.2 miles from Arvin, CA
At California Lutheran University's Mount Clef Dorm, the apparition of a young boy is said to roam the upstairs 300 hall. Mud has appeared and then disappeared in beds, and pillows have been thrown across rooms after being yanked from under sleeping residents, followed by sounds of crying and whimpering. ...
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Box Canyon
Los Angeles, California
68.2 miles from Arvin, CA
Krishna Venta was the founder of the Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Love Fountain of the World, a cult from the mid 1950s. Two former members suspected Venta was engaging in sexual activity with their wives so, using dynamite, launched a suicide attack against the cult's headquarters (located nearby). 10 people were ...
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Dudley House
Ventura, California
68.5 miles from Arvin, CA
This 1892 Victorian-style manor house is supposed to be haunted by an ancestor of the original family. Visitors have reported a blue light that appeared in the kitchen, and a clock that hasn't worked for decades will occasionally ring out the hour, even when the time is completely wrong. (Submitted ...
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Victorian House
Ventura, California
68.8 miles from Arvin, CA
This nineteenth century private residence may no longer be haunted, but during the late twentieth century, a pair of elderly sisters lived there. They owned a set of two antique dolls, which were propped up against the attic windows to look out into the street. During the night, the ...
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0Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital
Ventura, California
69.2 miles from Arvin, CA
It is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Doctor Cephas Bard, the doctor who originally opened the hospital and who, when he died at the hospital, was cremated and his ashes placed inside a wall there. Although the building now houses offices, people claim to see the genial ...
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0Victorian Rose Bed and Breakfast
Ventura, California
69.2 miles from Arvin, CA
This former church makes for a unique Bed and Breakfast. The Fleur-de-Lis room is allegedly haunted by a ghost who enjoys giving foot massages and the Emperor's room is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who fell or jumped to her death from the bell ...
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Ventura City Hall
Ventura, California
69.3 miles from Arvin, CA
A woman is said to haunt the third floor of this building. She is believed to have committed suicide by hanging herself in one of the jail cells. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ventura Majestic Theater
Ventura, California
69.3 miles from Arvin, CA
This 1920's theatre was formerly a speakeasy, and is rumoured to have some hauntings dating back to those days. The most common apparition is a gangster who was shot dead during a fight on the premises, and has been seen by theatre patrons and staff alike. The second apparition ...
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Earle Stanley Gardner Building
Ventura, California
69.4 miles from Arvin, CA
The notorious writer is the namesake of this historic building, as he worked here for many years at a law firm. Coincidentally, he also penned his first novel in the famous detective series on the premises. Nowadays, employees of various companies working in the building have reportedly heard screams ...
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0Bella Maggiore Inn
Ventura, California
69.4 miles from Arvin, CA
Allegedly by the ghost of a prostitute who hanged herself in the 40's, the presence that haunts this Inn is called Sylvia. If you are looking for a haunted room, #17 is the one to try, reportedly the one in which she did the deed. She manifests as both ...
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Mission San Buenaventura
Ventura, California
69.4 miles from Arvin, CA
At Mission Santa Buena Ventura, folks say you can feel a presence nearing you from the side as you leave the sanctuary through a side door to the garden. The presence seems to embrace you lightly and leave you feeling comforted. Also, some witnesses have heard the sounds of ghostly ...
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Santa Clara House - Carlo Hahn House
Ventura, California
69.5 miles from Arvin, CA
Locals have several names for it: Santa Clara House, Big Green House, Carlo Hahn House or the Candlelight Bar and Restaurant. Whatever you call it, it is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a former resident named Rosa. Rosa was an unhappy woman who was forced into marrying ...
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Ortega Adobe
Ventura, California
69.6 miles from Arvin, CA
The Ortega Chili Company got its start here; some of those who helped to make the company what it is today may still be here. Voices speaking Spanish are heard, disembodied faces are seen through the window, and random cold sensations come out of nowhere. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Old Ventura Pier
Ventura, California
69.9 miles from Arvin, CA
The old pier is supposed to be haunted by a man who was swept into the ocean and drowned during a squall. His ghost can be seen on the pier during stormy weather, signalling for them to leave before vanishing. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Olivas Adobe
Ventura, California
70.7 miles from Arvin, CA
A ghost known as the Black Lady haunts this site. She has been seen in the living room as well as on the balcony.
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Oxnard Walmart
Oxnard, California
70.9 miles from Arvin, CA
At this Wal-Mart's toy department, the ghost of a 7- to 9-year-old Mexican-American girl in a blue dress with braids is said to bounce balls, giggle, and smile at employees. Rumor has it that the little girl was murdered in the field where the Wal-Mart was later built.
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Target
Los Angeles, California
71.3 miles from Arvin, CA
The Target is rumored to have a haunted storage area behind the dressing rooms. Witnesses have described noises and strange lights, loud music, and disembodied voices. Apparitions of employees who have passed away are also said to roam the store.
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0Stagecoach Inn
Thousand Oaks, California
71.4 miles from Arvin, CA
Said to be one of California's most haunted places, the historic inn is now a museum and gift shop reported to be open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m. A ghost named Pierre is said to live here, and docents say he plays pranks like rolling up the ...
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Janss House
Thousand Oaks, California
71.4 miles from Arvin, CA
The ghost of a former maid is thought to still reside here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Conejo Players Theatre
Thousand Oaks, California
71.6 miles from Arvin, CA
A ghost named Albert is known to bang on the walls and move props around. He has been photographed before. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Scary Dairy
Camarillo, California
72.2 miles from Arvin, CA
Once the Camarillo State Hospital, Scary Dairy is a nickname for a said-to-be-haunted ruined building. Reports say the former mental hospital was either a dairy or a slaughterhouse, and it is rumored to have been the site of several murders.
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