San Diego Ghost Tour
Behind the palm trees and sunny weather lies a dark underworld full of ghosts, ghouls, and restless spirits. Join US Ghost Adventures as we explore the hidden haunts of San Diego!
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You’ll learn interesting facts about America’s Finest City while exploring the city’s most haunted hotspots. You’ll be accompanied by one of our knowledgeable tour guides, who are all bonafide locals who’ve had their own run-ins with the supernatural. Who knows? You might even see a ghost or two yourself! Our ghost tours are exciting, but most importantly, they’re authentic. We rely on actual history and reports of paranormal activity to get those juices flowing. There’s nobody in a spooky costume hiding around the corner looking for a cheap scare. Whether you’re a San Diego native or a tourist here to enjoy the weather, our haunted tours are an experience you won’t soon forget! So what are you waiting for? Book your San Diego ghost tour today!
Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.
Why is San Diego So Haunted?
San Diego is one of America’s oldest settlements, dating back to the 1500s. The Kumeyaay peoples lived in the area for hundreds of years before the arrival of the Europeans. Their villages would become the backbone of the future settlement of San Diego, laying the foundation for the historic district of Old Town. The Spaniards, Mexicans, and Americans all fought for control of the city, and the spirits of the early settlers still roam the sun-washed streets to this day.
The Spaniards first arrived from Baja, California, looking to convert local Indigenous tribes to Catholicism. But the Kumeyaay fought back, forcing the Spanish to relocate several times. After the Mexican Revolution, San Diego became part of the territory of Alta California. Still, tensions with the Natives forced many Mexicans to leave.
America began eyeing California, and after the Mexican-American War, Mexico attempted to keep San Diego but was forced to hand it over to the US. The city later became a flashpoint for the labor movement as strikers faced intense violence and litigation from anti-union forces.
Today, San Diego is a sunny seaside paradise, known for its lovely weather and affluent residents. But the city has a dark side, where ghosts and spirits rule San Diego’s afterlife. The Whaley House is the creepiest haunted house in town, having been the scene of a bloody suicide many years ago.
And if you’re looking for a place to stay, the Horton Grand or the Cosmopolitan Hotel might have a few vacancies, but you’ll be sleeping alongside some spooky spirits.
Or maybe graveyards are your thing? If so, take a stroll through the Julian Cemetery, which is known for all sorts of supernatural events. San Diego is more than a pretty beachside town. There’s plenty of haunts to keep you on your toes. So make to book your San Diego ghost tour today at www.usghostadventures.com!
FAQs
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 ot 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
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