Haunted Places in Los Angeles

from haunted and historic hotels said to host the restless spirits of guests long departed to some of the most famous comedy clubs on earth rumored to be paranormally stained by their dark pasts for a place often referred to as the City of Angels Tinseltown sure boasts its fair share of ghosts demons and the otherworldly which is why the speakeasy is chilled to bring you our list of picks for the most haunted places in the one-and-only los angeles let's dive right in number five the Hollywood Pacific Theatre the Hollywood Pacific Theatre is a famous and historic movie theater located off of the ever extravagant Hollywood Boulevard itself gracing none other than the awe-inspiring Hollywood Walk of Fame the theater was initially opened in 1928 by brothers Harry Albert Sam and Jack Warner before you even asked yes those Warner Brothers this is Hollywood remember originally it was named Warner Hollywood theater or just the Warner Brothers theater to those in the know they KFWB radio broadcasting towers were set atop the building with the famous radio station taking up residence at the theater itself years later from the 1950s and onward as widescreen productions became all the rage the theater underwent a massive renovation and modernization project it was reopened in 1953 as Warner cinemas in 1968 Stan Lee Warner sold the property to Pacific theaters who renamed it under the title we all know and love today the Hollywood Pacific Theatre in 1978 the theater underwent further renovations gaining two new screens in the process the Hollywood Pacific Theatre closed as a full-time cinema in 1994 sadly a large portion of the theaters basement was affected by water damage as a result of the construction of the Hollywood subway redline in 1993 as well as the Northridge earthquake a year later in 1994 today the theater is closed to the public with the exception of the occasional tour group studies and workmen several interested parties have hopes of one day restoring and reopening the prestigious old building but as it currently stands many claim it's too much work to be worth saving local legend tells the theater may be holding more than just dust and relics of the past and over the years a number of stories have emerged depicting encounters with some very famous apparitions as the story goes the Warner Brothers poured their very hearts and souls into their business Sam literally working himself to death in 1927 just months before the theater was opened and just a day before the premiere of their big film it said his soul was left Restless stuck working even in death his full-bodied apparition has been sighted all across the premises as well as by passers-by who often Spy him gazing from various windows sometimes faintly glowing at least two custodial staff members have been recorded as resigning from their positions at the theater due to ol Sammy who would according to their accounts cross the lobby every night enter the elevator to the second floor offices and stare them down until the doors closed many have reported sighting Sam pacing the lobby or the upstairs corridor and it's suspected that several early theater goers simply mistook him for one of the living it's believed that Sam may not be alone in the old building and a number of additional occurrences not textbook with his normally fairly passive entity have been reported including furniture dragged across the floor by an invisible force strange scratching noises coming from empty rooms the disembodied sounds of voices from the past and lights flickering with no known cause the most haunted area of the Hollywood Pacific is said to be the basement and storage areas where many have reported heavy objects being pushed off shelves dangerously close to members of the living the sensation of invisible hands grasping one shoulder and strange sounds breathing that caused many to feel that someone unseen is standing right behind them lastly and confined to no particular area tour groups workmen and theater goers of the past have reported batteries on personal electronics dying heavy disembodied footsteps sometimes in crowds and doors opening and sometimes slamming shut violently all by themselves number four the Pico house the Pico House is a historic hotel turned museum located on old Plaza that boasts the reputation of being the first three-story building in this city as well as fun factoid here the first to have both men's and women's restrooms on each floor it was originally constructed between 1869 and 1870 under the order of don Pio Pico the last Mexican governor of Alta California it opened under the name Casa de Pico and was widely considered the most elegant hotel in all of Southern California in 1871 racial tensions broke when between eighteen and twenty three Chinese men and boys were slaughtered just outside the hotel this tragic event cast a lingering shadow over the neighborhood and caused many to seek residence elsewhere in 1880 Pio ran into financial troubles he couldn't shake eventually he was forced to relinquish the hotel to the San Francisco savings and loan company the property underwent a name change after which from 1892 to 1920 it was known as the National Hotel in 1953 the state of California took control of the property by 1960 the hotel's front had been fully restored to reflect its original appearance today of this prestigious old palace belongs to el pueblo de los angeles state historic monument and is open to the public for viewing and tours the ground floor is often utilized to hold a range of exhibits shows and events over its long existence a number of eyewitness reports and stories of encounters with the unknown have led many to consider the Pico House as one of the more haunted locations across the city of Los Angeles some claim the property is haunted by the restless and possibly even vengeful spirits of the Chinese massacre victims while others swear it's the soul of don Pio himself returning to the beloved property he was forced to leave in life many entering the Pico House report chilly currencies banging sounds heard through the walls doors opening and slamming on their own and unnatural cold spots several apparitions not matching the description of Pio or those of the massacre victims have been sighted roaming the halls donning attire from various periods and many report watching in shock as eerie shadow like figures peer from windows or peek over balconies only to vanish moments later also reported across the property are objects moving spatially on their own light switches flicking from on to off by themselves and the general feeling of unease experienced by most stepping foot on the premises some accounts tell the hotel's supernatural happenings get much worse after dark and those who've been in the building late guests staff workmen contractors have reported a wide range of encounters with the inexplicable including strange puffs of smoke floating around with seeming cognition tools or work items going missing only to be found in odd places later and sinks toilets or kitchen appliances activating when no one is near them or behaving as if they have a mind of their own lastly one of the most commonly experienced happenings that the Pico House is the hearing of disembodied voices usually by those who are alone these reports detail conversations heard from just around corners the sounds of lavish parties somewhere out of sight and even individuals hearing their own name being called or whispered in a chilling coaxing manner as if someone or something is trying to lure them down certain holes or into certain rooms number three the Hollywood Wax Museum the Hollywood Wax Museum is a world-famous Wax Museum located just off of Hollywood Boulevard that features a number of celebrity replicas and boasts the rather impressive reputation of being the longest-running wax museum in the United States the building now used to house the Hollywood Wax Museum first opened its doors as the embassy Club in the ripe old year of 1929 it grew rapidly in popularity achieving its height through the mid 1930s in 1965 once Pune Singh purchased the property in hole he remodeled and repurposed the aging building into a wax museum he intended to dedicate to notable celebrities spoonie ran the business for a quarter of a century 25 profitable years opening a number of additional business ventures on the side he finally met retirement in 1990s stepping down and leaving his business affairs to be attended by his family and attend they did from 1996 to the date of this upload the Hollywood Wax Museum has opened three other locations across the country in Pigeon Forge Tennessee Branson Missouri and Myrtle Beach South Carolina in 2012 the Seng family was recognized as heroes of Hollywood in honor of their past and continued support of the community the Singh family continues to operate the museum to this day at their collection expanding steadily with each passing year some of their creations are so lifelike and yet not it's easy to see why the masses tend to get a little creeped out when walking through rows of glossed over eyes but if local legend holds any merit the museum's creep factor isn't based solely off of these slightly chilling wax creations staff visitors and work crews to the Hollywood Wax Museum over the years have reported an alarming range of an explicable activity that many claim goes far beyond one's mind playing tricks activity including shadowy figures and mists caught roaming between displays orbs half-formed entities and strange images caught in photographs and videos and the feeling of being closely watched by someone or something unseen on a number of occasions museum goers have reported watching in both shock and horror as wax figures begin to move on their own many claim this is just a trick of the light but this claim doesn't explain away the instances in which staff have arrived early to open and have discovered figures moved great distances from their displays as if they took a walk in the middle of the night several local legends claim the wax figures moving be explained by the deaths of their living celebrity counterparts namely those who died near Hollywood Boulevard or whom had a close connection with the museum and life disturbingly it's thought they're confused Souls might have mistaken the near-perfect wax replicas for their former bodies and accidentally taken up residence within the museum chilling also reported across the property are objects moving on their own lights flickering or going out entirely and an overwhelming feeling of panic one infamous local tale tells of a reporter thinking it would make a good article deciding to lock himself inside to determine whether the museum was really haunted or not as the story goes when staff arrived in the morning they found him pale huddled near the front door unable to speak it's said that as soon as he noticed the door was open he sprinted through it in terror and was never seen at his job or at the museum again also reported all throughout the Hollywood Wax Museum our doors opening and closing on their own strange knocking sounds disembodied voices and the feeling of being closely followed even tapped by an unseen finger lastly and rather strangely in the realm of paranormal many report not only experiencing random icy cold spots but also areas that feel unnaturally hot as if standing right next to a fire number 2 The Comedy Store The Comedy Store is a world-famous comedy club located in West Hollywood off of Sunset Strip that's renowned for the number of exceedingly famous celebrities it's given start to as well as accommodated over the years some of the club's major players include the likes of Tim Allen Dave Chappelle Joe Rogan louis c.k jim carrey and the list goes on and on the building the Comedy Store now sits and was first opened in 1935 as Seville a nightclub that was doomed to flop and closed before the year's end in 1940 the property was purchased by Billy Wilkerson Wilkerson redesigned it in its entirety reopening it as Ciro's a club opened only to celebrities through its lifetime Sears hosted the likes of Marilyn Monroe Frank Sinatra Lucille Ball Joan Crawford Ronald Reagan and many more in 1942 Wilkerson passed the club to none other than Herman Hoover who continued to manage the club until it closed down in 1957 Hoover filed for bankruptcy two years later in 1959 resulting in Ciro's being sold at public auction the property changed owners and names several times over the following years until finally in 1972 it was acquired by Mitzi shore who opened it as the Comedy Store in 1979 comedians formed a temporary labor union demanding payment for their appearances at the club they protested and picketed on the front and notable among the picket lines were names such as David Letterman and Jay Leno a number of comedians were cut immediately if banned from ever performing at the club again in the ensuing scuffle tragically a Steve Lubeck can jumped to his death from the Hyatt right next to the club his body landed directly in front of the Comedy Store it said in hopes his death would bring an end to the labor dispute through the 1980s and 1990s a number of today's biggest names were born at the store including Howie Mandel Robin Williams Paul Mooney and Michael Keaton Mitzi shore ran the club until her recent passing in 2018 may she rest in peace Mitzi's family has since taken over management of her affairs and The Comedy Store remains open to this day still hosting the biggest of the big while also giving new and promising talent a chance to break into the industry over its existence staff members actors comedians and club goers have reported a range of spooky activity within the comedy store that isn't always funny and a number of ghost stories claimed the club's sometimes tumultuous past may have left more than a few restless spirits as local legend has it no fewer than five separate spirits haunt the old property activity is said to get strongest at night and during periods in which the club is closed down or undergoing work some legends tell that Sierra's was controlled by the Mafia and that the basement was used to torture and kill any who posed a threat many claim the property is haunted by the restless spirits of said victims and those who enter the basement often report being overcome by a feeling they can only describe as death disturbingly some have claimed to cite the spirit of Steve Lubeck ken replaying his final moments this death replay has been so real at times that several have been prompted to call the authorities who always arrived to find the area completely clear in one unnerving instance just moments after staff had finished setting out chairs for the day they returned to find all 40 chairs stacked on the stage a fee impossible for all but an extremely skilled and prepared crew also reported commonly across the premises are objects moving on their own furniture found rearranged and candles extinguishing then relighting themselves a range of full-bodied apparitions donning clothing from different decades have been sighted roaming the property silently many reports sitting at tables watching crowds through the windows or even walking straight through walls that wouldn't have been there years prior as if completely unaware of the passage of time and their own devices throughout history one area of the club has been dubbed the belly room in truth no one is certain where the name came from but some darker theories include everything from abortions to grisly torture from this room many report the sounds of women's screaming babies crying heavy footsteps and banging when it's completely empty lastly and possibly most chilling Lia several have reported a large black smoke like figure known to frequent the front door the spirit has been known to appear suddenly to grab push or block those trying to enter the club especially those entering in poor taste or with negative intent this ghosts behavior has led many to speculate if this may be the spirit of one of the club's multiple former bouncers true to his duty even in death number 1 Griffith Park Griffith Park located right off I 5 in bordering a number of neighborhoods in northern Al covers a whopping four thousand three hundred and ten acres and claims the title of being the second largest city park in the entirety of California as well as one of the largest parks in North America the land the park sits on was originally owned by the Felice family who resided there over several generations in 1863 ownership of the land changed hands it was passed between multiple families before finally landing in the hands of Griffith J Griffith in 1882 in 1889 Griffith donated three thousand fifteen acres of his sprawling estate to the city who in turn designated it to be used as a park in 1903 Griffith attempted to kill his wife by way of shooting but was unsuccessful he was subsequently arrested and spent a few years in jail before returning Griffith wasn't greeted with the homecoming party he probably expected however as old friends refused to take personal visits and the community shied away whenever he reached out he was shunned for the rest of his days several attractions were added to the park over the years including the old zoo which opened its gates in 1912 sadly the zoo became infamous for its poor treatment of animals and due to overcrowding and underfunding it eventually closed down in 1966 all remaining animals were transferred to the much better conditions of the brand-new Los Angeles Zoo eventually the city launched a reclamation bars were removed from old exhibits picnic tables and benches were added and eventually land that once acted as a zoo was absorbed and merged with the rest of the park today that portion and the entirety of the park for that matter remain open to the public offering an astounding range of trails activities and attractions over its ridiculously long existence a chilling range of stories have emerged from the park some solidifying themselves as local legends passed down through generations these stories have led to Griffith Park being considered not only one of the most extravagant and expensive parks in North America but also one of its most haunted as legend has it the park was hit with a bad dose of magic called the curse of the felices in 1863 Antonio Feliz passed away on his beloved property it said that shortly afterwards his family was cheated out of their land and inheritance by either employing the help of Blackmagic practitioners or in some versions and their anger itself they cursed the land and any outside of their family that may attempt to lay claim on it for all eternity interestingly enough over the following years each new owner faced some form of brutal tragedy something that caused their lives to fall apart deaths in the family it bankrupts the extreme illness as the legend furthers each time things were at their very worst Antonio's spirit would materialize a grim look on his face even more chilling are the number of murders suicides or random freak accidents that have taken place throughout the park up to recent times in 1933 twenty nine people were killed when a blaze from a wildfire jumped to the park in 1976 a young couple making out atop a picnic table were crushed to death when a tree literally fell on them many reports citing the ghost of Don Antonio Feliz himself mostly after dark riding a spectral horse down the main trail or standing on high vantage points the spirit of Don Antonio's niece Donna petronia has also been cited often wandering the grounds in a white dress occasionally atop a white horse around midnight unlike Don Antonio many report his niece seems calm passive with many claiming to become so enamored by the beauty of the whole sight they get completely lost in the moment forgetting to try for a photograph reported all across Griffith Park are shadow figures that lurk just off the trails extreme cold spots even in the dead of summer the feeling of being closely watched or followed and disturbing cries from the old animal exhibits a ghostly little girl has been sighted all across the property she's been known to approach visitors seeking help in recent times several have speculated she may be the spirit of one of the many children tragically abandoned in the park possibly one that died of exposure some tales tell that not only apparitions walk in the park but that a number of satanic cults and black magic practices have open portals directly to hell and that something darker roams free on a number of occasions park goers have discovered what appeared to be ritual sites occult symbols carved or drawn into trees and stone and even animal sacrifices a number of the parks alleged suicide and murder victims have never been found this opens a very real door to the possibility that human sacrifice may account for several of these lost victims possibly resulting from these occult practices a number of park goers report encountering something that can only be described as demonic a towering shadowy beast with red eyes that stalks those who enter after dark this being is known to stay hidden and then suddenly spring up startling any nearby while hissing get out some have also reported having rocks thrown at them by this strange thing and a handful have even described frightening physical attacks in which they were pinned down by this demon certain they were about to meet their ends before watching it dissolve into the night leaving them on the ground alone near the merry-go-round a mysterious ghostly figure has been sighted descending the adjacent staircase only to disappear at the very last step and the spirit of peg entwistle an actress who took her own life following a bad review in 1932 has been encountered often near the Hollywood sign waving smiling to better times briefly before fading away well that about sums it up oh wait you didn't think we'd leave it on a light note did you lastly a bizarre humanoid creature with reversed jointed legs has been spied crab walking through the park at night sticking to the shadows always just out of the light it has been encountered on no less than three occasions and is said to have green skin pitch black eyes and according to some white pants and black shoes are oddly shaped feet not much is known about this disturbing perversion but all who have encountered it described feeling instant fear some recount being chased at a dead sprint by it back to their vehicles and taking off then returning the next day to find hand in footprints mere metres behind there's the dirt as if it was trying to catch them with this lands awesome history it's horrifying range of hauntings cryptid sightings and reports of possible demonic encounters it was downright simple choosing Griffith Park as our pick for the most 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Length: 24min 54sec (1494 seconds)

Published: Sat Jan 25 2020