Long Beach Ghost Tour
Beneath the sparkling shores of Long Beach, Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours unearths haunted memories that the living tried to bury and the dead refuse to forget.
GET TICKETSTake a Long Beach ghost tour to unveil the chilling truths behind Long Beach’s otherworldly past.
Why You Need to Take a Long Beach Ghost Tour
Sailors lost at sea. An unidentified lady in white. Long-lost Indigenous tribes. A horrifying cryptid known only as the Riverside Monster. These are just four of the spirits said to haunt Long Beach, California, and just a glimpse of what’s revealed with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours. Walk the path that these souls took in their last living moments. Feel the eerie coastal breeze as it whispers tales that are too dark for daylight. The spooky stories told on this Long Beach ghost tour will linger long after the tour ends. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours for an unforgettable Long Beach ghost tour.
Why is Long Beach So Haunted?
Long before the seaside boardwalks and high-rise hotels, this land was home to the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation, with roots tracing back to 6,000 B.C. When Spanish settlers arrived in the 1700s, this Native community was enslaved, abused, and exposed to deadly diseases. They were told that their lives would improve under Colonial rule, but the truth was far darker. Over time, their population was nearly wiped out, leaving a deep scar on the land and a legacy that has shaped Long Beach’s ghostly history ever since.
As time moved on, California’s storied past began to take shape. White settlers moved west during the Gold Rush, the Civil War left its mark on the state, and railroads sliced through the land, paving the way for more tourism, job opportunities, and westward expansion. For nearly a decade in the early 1900s, Long Beach was the nation’s fastest-growing city. Oil discoveries in the 1920s paved the way for more wealth and development in this area. But it also opened the door to pain and suffering.
Even as Long Beach thrived, it wasn’t immune to the violent throes of history. In 1933, a devastating, 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the city, killing 120 people and leaving behind $50 million in damage – that’s $1.2 billion today! Long Beach also played a part in World War II, the Civil Rights and Chicano movements, and the unrest following the Rodney King attack. Each moment left a mark on the city, fueling its otherworldly lore.
Today, Long Beach is a Californian paradise, but it carries a spooky undercurrent. Like the living, the undead are drawn to water. Large bodies of water are believed to amplify unexplained activity by conducting energy. This is certainly the case for Long Beach, where the sunny shores mask something much darker and far more unsettling.
Why should you tour with us?
Long Beach isn’t just a city of sun and sand—it’s a place where the past lingers in unexpected ways. On a ghost tour, you’ll uncover the dark stories that history books leave out, exploring haunted places and long-forgotten mysteries.
Known for its strange, energy-altering qualities, this mysterious phenomenon has baffled both skeptics and believers alike. On this tour, you’ll step right into the heart of the supernatural, where the veil between worlds feels thin and anything could happen.
As you wander the streets, you’ll hear eerie whispers and see shadows move in the corners of your eyes. The guides aren’t just narrators—they’re your companions on this spine-tingling adventure, helping you tap into your own sense of wonder and fear. Who knows?
Whether you’re a hardcore ghost hunter or a curious thrill-seeker, this tour is designed for all types. The stories are compelling, the locations hauntingly beautiful, and the chance to experience something otherworldly is guaranteed to spark your imagination. Even the skeptics will walk away questioning what’s real and what isn’t.
Why settle for a typical night out when you can delve into the eerie unknown? A ghost tour offers the perfect mix of adrenaline, intrigue, and excitement, making it an unforgettable way to experience Long Beach.You’ll leave with stories of your own to tell—and maybe even a few ghostly encounters to share.
Most Haunted Places in Long Beach, CA
Casa Bonita Apartments
Built in 1923, these apartments echo with the screams of a mysterious woman who haunts the empty hallways.
The 4th Horseman
This horror-themed pizza shop attracts both living crowds and unearthly spirits thanks to Sarah the baby doll, a magnet for unexplainable activity.
The Pike Outlets
Once a turn-of-the-century amusement park, the Outlets are now haunted by a mummified man discovered during a 1976 film shoot.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
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