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Santa Monica

Georgian Hotel - Built in 1933 and originally named The Lady Windemere, this historic hotel was designed to be an intimate hideaway, catering to Los Angeles’ high society. In the hotel’s Speakeasy Restaurant, both staff and guests have reported a number of strange phenomena over the years. At many times when the restaurant is completely empty, employees have heard loud sighs, gasps and have been startled by a disembodied voice who greets them with, “Good Morning.” At other times the sounds of running footsteps are heard throughout the restaurant when no one is there and a number of transparent apparitions have been seen. Georgian Hotel, 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401, 310-395-9945 or 800-538-8147.

Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica, California

Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, California

Santa Paula

The Glenn Tavern Inn – Built in 1911 in the days of grand hotels, this three story Tudor-style hotel is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Almost from the beginning, rumors of ghosts were circulated among the hotel’s staff and guests. Room 307 apparently hosts a ghost called “Calvin,” who appears with a long hair and a beard. Calvin has even been captured on film. In Room 104, guests have heard the voice of a woman giving a speech, followed by the sounds of champagne toast. Others report that a child has been seen playing on the second floor and in the lobby. An apparition has been known to look out the window of Room 23. Other strange events have occurred including a spoon flying across the dining area of its own accord, chairs moving by themselves in the restaurant and tales of a shadow apparition hovering over the guests. The Glenn Tavern Inn, 134 N. Mill Street, Santa Paula, California 93060 805-933-5550

Scotia

Scotia Inn – This historic inn, nestled in the heart of the Redwoods, not only provides fine accommodations but is haunted by several ghosts. It’s most famous apparition is one that the staff refers to as “Frank,” who allegedly “lives” on the top story. Numerous tales tell of sounds, foot steps and voices heard here. Families of ghosts are also seen here including a woman with her children, another child playing with a ball, and a baby crying. Scotia Inn, PO Box 248, Main and Mill Streets, Scotia, California 95565, 707-764-5683

Sutter Creek

The Sutter Creek Inn - Located between Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe in the heart of the Gold Country, this bed and breakfast is considered by many to be the "Jewel of California's Mother Lode." The inn is thought to be haunted by a former California senator and his wife. He is often heard pacing upstairs in the main house and his wife is sometimes seen in the hallway. Sutter Creek Inn, 75 Main Street, P. O. Box 385, Sutter Creek, California 95685, 209 267-5606

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Ventura

Bella Maggiore – Located in downtown Ventura, the Bella Maggiore is a lovely 1825 Italianate building. It is also haunted by a number of ghosts that are known to roam the hallways. In Room 17, the ghost of Sylvia, a prostitute who committed suicide in the room around the time of World War II, has been known to knock on the door. However, she only knocks only appears at the door if the room is occupied by a male. Bella Maggiore, 67 South California Street, Ventura, California 93001, 805-652-0277 or 800-523-8479.
Pierpont Inn & Racquet Club – This craftsman style inn with storybook cottages was built in 1910 with the intension of drawing a growing breed of automobile drivers venturing up and down the coast. Since 1928, this 11-acre resort has been owned and operated by members of the Vickers family who have lovingly maintained its historical integrity. In 1999, the inn began a full schedule of renovations that have brought about a number of ghostly spirits. One such visitor that appears throughouth the hotel is thought to be a former owner. This phantom lady, always dressed very formally, has been seen in massage rooms, dancing in the parking lot or leaving wet footprints on the lobby floor for the cleaning crew. Another entity has been seen in the bar, appearing as a ghostly mist. The Pierpont Inn & Racquet Club, 550 San Jon Road, Ventura, California 93001, 805-643-6144.
Victorian Rose Bed & Breakfast – Said to be one of the most unusual bed and breakfasts in the country, the inn in an old Victorian Gothic Church. Complete with its original 96-foot steeple, elaborately designed stained glass, 26-foot-high carved beam ceilings, and eclectic architecture and furnishings, the Inn presents a lodging destination like no other. The Emporer’s Bedroom, once a choir loft, houses the spirit of a woman who was killed when she fell from the loft. Guests report that they still hear her singing. A phantom preacher has been known to sometimes tuck guests into bed. Ventura Rose, 896 E. Main Street - Ventura, California, 805-641-1888.

Ahwahnee Hotel, courtesy Mariposa County Library

Yosemite

Ahwahnee Hotel – Open since 1927, The Ahwahnee is one of America's most distinctive Registered National Landmarks. In the beginning, as well as now, the hotel offered every comfort in the midst of the rugged Sierra Mountains. Yosemite Miwok woven cooking baskets, linguistic symbols and decorative patterns can be seen throughout the Ahwahnee's rooms and halls. Allegedly, there are two World War II era ghosts that haunt the mezzanine level and the 3rd floor! Ahwahnee Hotel, East of Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park, California 95389, 559-253-5635.

October, 2005

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