Orange County News Blog

IRVINE
Irvine High School Theater
A very talented drama student supposedly died suddenly back in the 1970's in the theater. To this day, people working there say that the friendly spirit often sits in the center of the house and can sometimes be seen as a green faintly glowing region of the seating.

University of California Irvine, Campus Dr.
The legend says that when driving alone at night your car will stall and a woman will stand at your window. She often asks for help to find her daughter but for some odd reason, her mouth doesn't move and she will suddenly appear in the passenger seat. The story behind the legend is that a woman was looking for her kidnapped child and died before she could learn that her daughter was killed. Her spirit still searches.

Woodbridge High School
There have been sightings of a large black apparition roaming the school.



LA HABRA
La Habra Depot Theater
Reports of loud footsteps in the theater, banging noises and the vision of a young girl peeking around wall are abundant at this local paranormal hot spot.



LAGUNA
Laguna Hills, Top of the World
There are reports of hearing a little girl in the playground at night. The story goes that a little girl that ran away from home to her school because her parents were fighting. She sat on the swing crying. The next morning the custodian found her dead of hypothermia.

Laguna Woods, Leisure World Theater
Technicians have reported someone looking over their shoulders during shows, but when they turn, no one is there. Staff claims that the theater is haunted by the spirit of Bud, a former printer who moved to Leisure World in the mid 60's and worked in the theater.



LAKE FOREST
Lake Forest Best Western Hotel
Employees have reported feeling uneasy around the bottom floor rooms.



LONG BEACH
Long Beach Casa Bonita on 6th St.
Casa Bonita is an extremely old building that has recently been refurbished and restored in Downtown Long Beach. It used to be a hotel long ago. Residents and visitors share stories of hearing strange noises in the basement where the laundry room is located and hanging lamps swinging when there is no breeze.

DeForest Nature Trail
Black Figures have been reported floating around, as well as the sounds of moaning and children's laughter. A thick fog in the forest accompanied by a beam of light from within have also been reported.

Los Ceritos Ranchos
Said to be haunted by the founder and builder Don Juan Temple.

The Queen Mary, Room B340
This room is closed supposedly because of unexplained events that occurred to guests. Lights would mysteriously flicker and a very cold feeling would surround the area. It is also said the door knocks on occasion when no one is there.



NEWPORT BEACH
Balboa Island
The story goes that In 1993 two kids went swimming and drowned in the rip tide. Now at night, strange sounds can be heard and flashes of light seen under the water, it is said to be the kids' spirits seeking help.

Coronado Apartments, Irvine
An apartment on the first floor of the M building is supposedly haunted by the spirit of a woman who was murdered long ago. Muffled voices and phantom music emanating from the kitchen can be heard, lights are turned on and off and cabinet doors opened when no one is around.

Wild Goose
John Wayne's boat docked in Newport Harbor is said to be haunted by the Duke himself. Several maintenance workers, passers by and Mrs. Wayne have reported seeing the actor's spirit walking the decks of his beloved yacht, or waving from the top deck.



ORANGE
Orange Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
There is said to be a woman in white who roams the cemetery at night. People have witnessed a candle burning at all hours of the night, even when the wind picks up. The candle flame appears to change color and shape.

Orange High School
Teens at Orange High School claim that a young girl committed suicide in the theater about 20 to 30 years ago. Sometimes the lights in the theater turn on and off.



PLACENTIA
Placentia Crook Park
The women's restroom is said to be haunted by a girl who was raped there and the killer was never found. Some afternoons the bathroom lights will turn off and on when no one is around.

Tri-City Park
Late night joggers have reported seeing footsteps in the pond water and hearing the sound of an old lady's voice screaming for her lost children.



SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
San Juan Capistrano Old Town San Juan train tracks 
A vision of a woman in white has been reported in the park sitting near a lone drinking fountain. Some have reported seeing her kneeling and praying facing the fountain then rising slowly and advancing with a sense of urgency.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Reports of people's shadows without a body and sounds of children crying in the cemetery area are plenty at this holy place.



SANTA ANA
Santa Ana Santa Ana High School
It is said that a young teenage actress died in the auditorium before the opening act of a performance. Now reports of the sounds of someone knocking and walking around are abundant. Lead actors and actresses have also said that when a play is about to start there is a "good luck" sign carved on the floor, and once the play it's over the carving disappears.

Santa Ana Mountains, Black Star Canyon
Black Star Canyon is home to many strange phenomena. Hikers have reported the feeling of being watched and hearing the sounds of a presence following them shortly off the trail. Screams and howls reportedly haunt the night along with the faint chants of an age and people long past.

Seal Beach US Naval Weapons Station
The phenomenon occurring at the weapons station include a variety of ghostly manifestations such as apparitions, knocking, footsteps, horrible ghostly moaning, laughter, animal spirits, water divas, and even poltergeist antics.



WESTMINSTER
Westminster Country Harvest Buffet
There are cowboy apparitions that have been seen and heard in the restaurant and around the shopping center.



YORBA LINDA
The Yorba Family Cemetery 
Supposedly haunted by the spirit of the "pink lady." The origin of the pink lady is somewhat a mystery, but legend says she appears on the night of June 15 every other year. On these occasions, curious locals can often be found keeping watch around the cemetery, hoping to catch a glimpse of her.

Yorba Linda Church
Security personnel have reported feelings of being watched and followed during lock up procedures. Some investigators have recorded EVPs in and outside of the buildings.