On top of its quintessential sunshine and glamour, Los Angeles is full of mystery. From celebrities and mobsters to ladies in white, it's a hotspot for paranormal activity. If you are looking for a frighteningly good time, read on to learn about L.A.’s most haunted places.
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The Hollywood Roosevelt is known for its old Hollywood luxury and opulence, but what some might not know is that it has a long haunting history. Marilyn Monroe loved the hotel like her second home and even had a suite named after her. She is reported to even still roam the halls of her favorite place. Forbes even explained how guests have reported seeing ghostly apparitions around the Tropicana Pool or seeing Mrs. Monroe’s reflection in a mirror. Academy Award nominee Montgomery Clift is also said to haunt room 928 where he stayed for months during his life. Those staying in the room say he turns up the heat, switches the radio on and makes his presence known.
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Drink spirits with spirits at Townhouse and Del Monte Speakeasy. According to haunted explorer Amy's Crypt, the underground bar dates back to the 1915 prohibition era when it fronted as a grocery store but served as an illegal speakeasy. The spirit of previous owner, Frank Bennet, is often still found hanging around his favorite booth where he loved to have a drink during his life until 2003. Many other strange occurrences are said to occur when you are alone. If you scare easily, always have a buddy with you at this bar. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the old-timey, dimly lit bar serves as a spooky backdrop for a night out.
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There’s a reason why The Queen Mary was ranked as one of the 10 most haunted places in the U.S. by Time magazine. The old ship, still afloat, is docked in a harbor in Long Beach, serving as a travel destination for those looking for a hauntingly good time. The Queen Mary boasts that it is known as a paranormal hotspot with numerous ghosts walking the halls of the ship. For more adventurous guests, ship walks are available to explore the most haunted areas of the Queen Mary. If you’re lucky, you might see a ghostly figure of an engineer in the ship’s engine room, a lady in white or children throughout your tour. While the Queen Mary is currently closed, it’s set to reopen soon.
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Explore eight historic Victorian Era structures at the Heritage Square Museum. The museum does admit that its beautiful, yet eerie property is occasionally “visited” by previous owners. Many tell tales of paranormal occurrences happening while visiting the museum. Tours of the homes or the grounds are available for guests who want to explore the grounds and learn more about past owners.
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The Houdini Estate is a sprawling property reported to be haunted by the beloved magician Harry Houdini. The sprawling estate’s gardens in Laurel Canyon have caves and hidden tunnels where Houdini was rumored to have practiced some of his most iconic tricks. You can rent a stay at this house to enjoy the Houdini-era decorations and see if you can catch a glimpse of the alleged ghost of the estate.
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The iconic nightclub on Sunset Strip, The Viper Room has a tragic past. According to America Ghost Walk, in its earlier years, mobsters were known to frequent the club bringing a slew of tragedies with them. However, after a change in ownership, it became a go-to spot for A-list celebrities for years. It later became the place where River Phoenix died on Halloween in 1993. Since then, employees and guests report ghosts grabbing them, glasses flying off the bar and feeling intense pressures pushing them down.
Once the sun goes down, these haunted locations could give you a fright.
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