All posts in "Southern California"

The Terrifying Mysteries of the Elfin Forest

The Elfin Forest. Questhaven. Harmony Grove. The names of these places sound like something out of a fantasy novel or a dream, but they’re real. Just southwest of Escondido in San Marcos lies this apparently peaceful bastion of suburbia. Filled with beautiful hiking trails and unspoiled campgrounds, it’s easy to see how these places got […]

The Blood-Curdling Terrors of El Campo Santo Cemetery

Sitting on the outskirts of Old Town San Diego, El Campo Santo Cemetery holds many dark secrets. Updated 2/10/2020 – The cemetery was established in 1849 by the local Catholic community, and was very large with many hundreds of plots. Over the years, though, Campo Santo Cemetery became a victim of urban expansion. Bodies were […]

Is Black Star Canyon the Most Powerfully Haunted Spot in California?

Black Star Canyon, located in Orange County in the trail-filled Santa Ana mountains, has seen a lot of death. A lot of blood. And today, a lot of ghosts. Black Star Canyon is an important archaeological site, as the main source of artifacts of the local members of the Shoshone American Indian tribe. Updated 2/10/2020 […]

Would You Brave the Drowned Agua Mansa Cemetery?

There once was a town near Colton whose name meant ‘Gentle Water’, named for the feeling of safety the residents enjoyed. Then the waters betrayed them. Today, Agua Mansa is nothing but a cemetery, and the horrors that lurk within. Built on the usually tranquil Santa Ana River, Agua Mansa was the largest town in […]

The Scary Dairy of Camarillo Will Frighten You to the Core

Located near the current site of California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo’s so-called “Scary Dairy” was built with the best of intentions. Of course, you know what they say about good intentions. The road to Hell is paved with them. Updated 2/10/2020 – Visitors from out of the area may not know the sordid history […]

The Lost Souls of Rancho Los Amigos

Heed this advice if you care about your physical, mental, and spiritual, well-being. Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Downey California might appear like another regular rehabilitation hospital. It is friendly enough looking, palm trees swaying in the foreground; very inviting. Rancho Los Amigos, which is Spanish for “Friends Ranch,” was even ranked as one of […]

The Ghostly Tragedy of the Altadena Gravity Hill

Passing through Altadena, CA? Here’s a trick for you. Drive to this hill in this idyllic little town, and stop the car right up on the slope. Now gather your thoughts for a moment, take a breath, and put the car in neutral. What the hell? Is the car rolling forward, up the hill? The Gravity […]

Mysterious Ghost Sightings at the Yamashiro Restaurant

If you’re looking for a bite to eat in the Los Angeles area, Yamashiro restaurant is a good place to start. Updated 2/10/2020 – The 95 year old hotspot is famous for its Japanese cuisine, it’s breathtaking décor, having one of the most exquisite views of L.A., and of course for its frequent sighting of […]

The Nightly Visitors of Magic Mountain

Nestled in the small town of Valencia in Southern California, Six Flags Magic Mountain has been known for having some of the most thrilling rides on the West Coast. Stretched over 262 acres, it has been entertaining generations since it opened in 1971. Many of its visitors have remained faithful to it, in both life […]

The Ghost of Kabar – A Heartwarming ‘Tail’

Dogs have always been known to be man’s best friend, but not all of them have been able to prove their love for their owners as Kabar did. Laid to rest at the Los Angeles Pet Cemetery alongside MGM’s lion Tawny and the bulldog from ‘The Little Rascals’ among other celebrity pets, the Doberman Pincer/Great […]

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