All posts in "Southern California"

Spooky Stories: The Evil Clown That Haunts Ortega Highway

Welcome to another edition of Spooky Stories. This story was sent in to us by an adrenaline junkie named Joshua H., but something tells us he’s going to enjoy a much more relaxed lifestyle from now on because he’s lucky to be alive after what he encountered. Updated 2/10/2020 – Joshua and his friend came […]

City of Torrance: Strange Doings at Zamperini Stadium

Nothing is better in the world of spooky tales than a story about revenge. Welcome to the city of Torrance in sunny California, home of Zamperini Stadium. According to local residents of the area, a woman and her two children were murdered just outside this stadium on their way home from a football game, years […]

Haunted Simi Valley: The Meat-Head of Sycamore Park

It’s been awhile since we heard anything from Bigfoot, right? The Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Sasquatch – it seems like a lot of people lost interest in the whole thing right about the time a few years ago when that guy claimed to have a dead one in a fridge. Updated 2/10/2020 – Remember that? Nothing kills […]

Haunted El Centro: Ghost of Dogwood Road Wants Revenge

Ever picked up a hitchhiker? If the answer is yes, chances are you like to walk (or drive) a little on the wild side. How about this: Updated 2/10/2020 – Ever pick up a hitchhiker, and then realize partway through the ride that she’s a ghost? Now that is a walk on the wild side. And […]

Darkness Beckons You Within Forest Lawn Cemetery

There are some things in this world which simply should not be messed with. Sometimes it’s apparent when something should not be touched. It’s just a bad idea… Beware The Dark Spirits Within Forest Lawn Cemetery Updated 2/10/2020 – Picture yourself in the middle of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cypress, California. Now imagine it’s the middle of the […]

Haunted Bakersfield: Paranormal Activity at Kern Realty Building

If you’re ever in Bakersfield, California, and want to find yourself in a scary situation, just take a little walk down 18th Street around dusk. As the sun goes down and all the dark things of the world begin to come out, you’ll pass by 2128, a house and realty building built back in 1911. […]

True Scary Stories: Terrors Lurking on Griffith Park Trails

In this edition of True Scary Stories, reader Jenny R. tells us about the terrifying paranormal activity she encountered on the trails at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, Ca. Read on…if you dare… Griffith Park: Where Real-Life Horror Stories Take Place Updated 2/10/2020 – “Dear Backpackerverse, Seeing as how I live in Los Angeles, I decided […]

Beware The “Baby Watcher” At This California Healthcare Center

The Hillman Healthcare Center in Tulare, California is a division of Tulare Regional Medical Center. It’s a clinic that’s dedicated to assisting residents in the area with primary and specialty medical assistance. The cause sounds very noble, as the health care facility tries to provide people with affordable health care in a world in which […]

Real Scary Stories: “I’ll Never Go Back To Cara Way!”

In this edition of Real Scary Stories, Backpackerverse, and Paranormal California, reader Lenny, tells us about his recent terrifying encounter at Cara Way in San Diego, CA. Updated 2/10/2020 – “Dear Backpackerverse, I wanted to write you guys after seeing the article you did on Cara Way in San Diego. I went there two nights […]

Haunted Garden Grove: Grave Goings On at the Stanley Ranch Museum

Garden Grove, California is home to the Stanley Ranch Museum. Which in turn is home to the relocated (as of 1980) original Walt Disney Studio Garage…among other things. The Stanley-Ware House, well over a century old, is the centerpiece of the museum, and has the interesting distinction of having been moved five hundred feet from […]

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