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Haunted Hotels

December 5, 202512 min read

The Haunted Beacon Grand Hotel

Built: 1928 | Renamed: 2022•Where San Francisco's Golden Age Glamour Refuses to Die

Originally named the Sir Francis Drake after the famous English explorer, this iconic San Francisco hotel has accumulated nearly a century of history - and an impressive collection of ghosts. From suicides in the upper floors to a mysterious woman in white who wanders the hallways, the Beacon Grand is one of the most haunted hotels on the West Coast.

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The Ghosts of the Haunted Curran Theatre

Haunted Theatres

December 5, 202513 min read

The Ghosts of the Haunted Curran Theatre

Built: 1922 | Renovated: 2017•Where the Final Curtain Never Falls

For over a century, the Curran Theatre has hosted legendary performers and groundbreaking productions. It has also accumulated an impressive collection of ghosts - actors who died during or after their runs, a mysterious woman in 1920s attire who watches from the balcony, and the spirit of a stagehand who fell to his death from the catwalks. The show must go on, even for the dead.

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Haunted Landmarks

December 5, 202514 min read

The Ghosts of the Golden Gate Bridge

Completed: 1937•Where Beauty and Tragedy Meet at the Edge of the World

Spanning the mouth of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge is both an engineering marvel and a monument to human tragedy. Over 1,800 documented suicides have occurred at this location, and countless witnesses have reported encountering the spirits of those who jumped. The bridge's ghosts are not merely legends - they are the lingering presence of profound human suffering.

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Haunted Parks

December 5, 202514 min read

The Ghosts of the Presidio

Founded: 1776 | Decommissioned: 1994•Where Centuries of Military History Haunt the Living

For over two centuries, the Presidio served as one of America's most important military installations. Soldiers from the Spanish colonial era, the Mexican period, the Civil War, both World Wars, and the Cold War all called this place home. Many never left - their spirits continue to patrol the grounds, occupy the historic buildings, and remind visitors that the military presence here transcends death itself.

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The Ghosts of the Infamous Alcatraz Prison

Haunted Prisons

December 4, 202516 min read

The Ghosts of the Infamous Alcatraz Prison

Federal Prison: 1934-1963•Where America's Most Dangerous Criminals Served Time - And Never Left

They called it 'The Rock' - an inescapable island fortress that held America's most dangerous criminals. Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman of Alcatraz all served time within its cold, unforgiving walls. But when Alcatraz closed in 1963, not all of its prisoners left. Their ghosts remain, forever trapped on the island that was designed to be escape-proof.

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Haunted Hotels

December 4, 202512 min read

The Ghost of the Queen Anne Hotel

Built: 1890•Where a Victorian Headmistress Still Cares for Her Guests

She was the beloved headmistress of Miss Mary Lake's School for Girls, a woman so devoted to her students that she lived in the school building itself. When the school closed and Miss Mary Lake passed away, her spirit remained behind. Today, guests at the Queen Anne Hotel experience her gentle presence - feeling their covers tucked around them at night and finding their belongings mysteriously organized.

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Haunted Ships

December 4, 202514 min read

The Haunted USS Hornet

Commissioned: 1943 | Decommissioned: 1970•Where the Ghosts of Heroes Still Stand Watch

She earned nine battle stars in World War II, recovered the first men to walk on the moon, and lost over 300 sailors to accidents, combat, and suicide during her decades of service. Now permanently docked in the San Francisco Bay, the USS Hornet is one of the most haunted vessels in America - a floating city of ghosts where the spirits of fallen sailors continue their eternal watch.

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The Haunted Art Institute of San Francisco

Haunted Schools

December 5, 202511 min read

The Haunted Art Institute of San Francisco

Founded 1871•Where the Spirits of Artists Past Continue to Create

Within the Spanish Colonial walls of the San Francisco Art Institute, over 150 years of artistic passion has left an indelible mark. Students working late in the studios report seeing figures that vanish when approached. The tower is said to be home to a spirit who guards the building from above. And in the Diego Rivera Gallery, some visitors swear they've seen the great muralist himself, still working on his masterpiece decades after his death.

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Haunted Parks

December 5, 202512 min read

The Ghosts of Golden Gate Park

Established 1870•San Francisco's Haunted Urban Wilderness

By day, Golden Gate Park is San Francisco's playground - families picnic near Stow Lake, tourists explore the botanical gardens, and joggers trace the miles of trails. But as darkness falls and the fog creeps in from the Pacific, the park reveals its other face. In the shadows of ancient cypress trees and along the shores of haunted lakes, the spirits of those who loved this place - or died within it - continue to wander.

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Haunted San Francisco

Haunted Locations in San Francisco

The Haunted Beacon Grand Hotel

The Ghosts of the Haunted Curran Theatre

The Ghosts of the Golden Gate Bridge

The Ghosts of the Presidio

The Ghosts of the Infamous Alcatraz Prison

The Ghost of the Queen Anne Hotel

The Haunted USS Hornet

The Haunted Art Institute of San Francisco

The Ghosts of Golden Gate Park

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