A city with such a wild and turbulent past is bound to house some restless spirits. Of course, they tend to lurk in the most iconic spots, too, from stately mansions to lavish hotels to renowned landmarks. If you truly want to get in touch with the city’s deep, diverse, sometimes tragic history, well, here’s your chance, with 13 haunted places in San Francisco.
- Alcatraz
Flickr/Todd Lappin This one seems pretty obvious, right?
- Queen Anne Hotel
Flickr/Miikka Skaffari The corner of Sutter and Octavia was once home to a school for girls in which Miss Mary Lake taught. She may be found lurking in her room, #410.
- San Francisco Art Institute
Yelp/Warren K. Well, it was supposedly built on a cemetery, so, you know…
- The Palace Hotel
Starwood Hotels President Warren G. Harding died here in 1923, and, though, it may not be him gliding through the hallways, there has certainly been plenty of paranormal activity reported at this luxurious accommodation.
- The Bay Bridge
Flickr/Jerry Raia A victim of the 1989 earthquake may come knocking on your window.
- Cameron House
Yelp/Josh C. The spirits are literally sealed in the basement, which was once used as a refuge for Chinese immigrants.
- Golden Gate Park
Flickr/Robin Zebrowski Let’s just say, if a cop is behind you, don’t pull over until you’re outside the park. You might also spot a woman looking for her baby at night around the Stow Lake area.
- Haskell House
Chris Carlsson Watch for Senator David C. Broderick in a top hat, as well as underground railway passengers he protected.
- Mansions Hotel
Jennifer Salyers The original owner’s daughter Claudia may answer if you ask her a “yes” or “no” question.
- Abraham Lincoln High School
Yelp/Infodiva B. Beware if you’re in the girl’s bathroom. And don’t try to unlock that door by the cafeteria.
- Neptune Society Columbarium
Neptune Society Go in at your own risk at this registered city landmark near Geary and Stanyan.
- Hotel Union Square
Hotel Union Square Stay in room 207 if you’d like to meet 1920s playwright Lillian Hellman.
- Sutro Baths
Flickr/Louis Raphael Where the land ends, spirits remain…
And those are just a few spots that have reported paranormal activity. What are some other haunted places in San Francisco? Let us know, so we can steer clear of ’em!
Flickr/Todd Lappin
This one seems pretty obvious, right?
Flickr/Miikka Skaffari
The corner of Sutter and Octavia was once home to a school for girls in which Miss Mary Lake taught. She may be found lurking in her room, #410.
Yelp/Warren K.
Well, it was supposedly built on a cemetery, so, you know…
Starwood Hotels
President Warren G. Harding died here in 1923, and, though, it may not be him gliding through the hallways, there has certainly been plenty of paranormal activity reported at this luxurious accommodation.
Flickr/Jerry Raia
A victim of the 1989 earthquake may come knocking on your window.
Yelp/Josh C.
The spirits are literally sealed in the basement, which was once used as a refuge for Chinese immigrants.
Flickr/Robin Zebrowski
Let’s just say, if a cop is behind you, don’t pull over until you’re outside the park. You might also spot a woman looking for her baby at night around the Stow Lake area.
Chris Carlsson
Watch for Senator David C. Broderick in a top hat, as well as underground railway passengers he protected.
Jennifer Salyers
The original owner’s daughter Claudia may answer if you ask her a “yes” or “no” question.
Yelp/Infodiva B.
Beware if you’re in the girl’s bathroom. And don’t try to unlock that door by the cafeteria.
Neptune Society
Go in at your own risk at this registered city landmark near Geary and Stanyan.
Hotel Union Square
Stay in room 207 if you’d like to meet 1920s playwright Lillian Hellman.
Flickr/Louis Raphael
Where the land ends, spirits remain…
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
