Historic haunted places in San Francisco, CA. Each page gives the ghost story, whether visitors can go, and a link to the site the story came from. The stories are folklore, not documented fact.
Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
Open (national park site; day and night tours).
The former military and federal prison closed in 1963 and later opened to visitors as a national park site. Night guards and visitors describe rattling chains, men screaming, runni…
Private residence (apartments); view from the street only.
Built in 1881 for the Atherton family, the mansion is tied to George Atherton, who died at sea and was reportedly shipped home in a barrel of rum. Residents over the years have tol…
Built in 1902 on the estate of Milton Schmidt, the hotel is said to be haunted on its fourth floor by a young woman believed to be the first owner's daughter. Guests report clawfoo…
The building opened in 1890 as Miss Mary Lake's School for Girls before becoming a gentlemen's club and later a hotel. Guests say Miss Mary still keeps watch, especially in Room 41…