Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Now one of the highlights of Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma, this lighthouse has a specious reputation as being haunted. The structure served as San Diego’s first lighthouse for a mere 36 years before the heavy fog common to the site necessitated a move to lower ground. The fact that the lighthouse only had one keeper – Captain Robert Decatur Israel – who enjoyed a happy and trauma-free family life there seems to do little to quell the rumors of apparitions. Some diehards claim the ghost is that of Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo himself, who died nowhere near the lighthouse.
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Large cemeteries always seem to attract reports of hauntings, and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is no different. This cemetery served as a burial ground long before the presence of the US military in California. It is now administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and claims over 91,000 burials on these 77.5 acres. Civilians as well as USN and USMC personnel have reported apparitions in this beautiful military cemetery overlooking both the ocean and the bay. NOTE: There are signs of coyote presence in the area. Could this explain some of the spooky sounds and sights after dark?
Hotel Del Coronado
Like any good old hotel, the Del has its share of hauntings. Its best known ghost is thought to be that of Kate Morgan, an Iowa girl who turned up dead here in 1892. Officially ruled a suicide, her body was found on the steps leading to the beach, a .38 caliber bullet wound in her head. While alive, it's said that she stayed in room 302, which has since been renumbered 3312. Reports of hauntings, however, tend to focus more on room 3502.
The House on Chalcedony
This Colonial-Revival home in Pacific Beach seems like any other older home in this neighborhood known for its surfing and partying lifestyle. The unique gate and lush landscaping, however, help to hide a house plagued by rumors of ghosts stretching back over decades. The house was even the subject of a newspaper article in the 1980’s, describing phantom footsteps, cold drafts, and shadowy apparitions. Remember: the house is not public – please respect the privacy of the homeowners!
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (619)-435-6611
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive San Diego, CA 92106-3601 (619) 557-5450
Chalcedony Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA 92166 (619) 553 2084
Despite the many other charms of San Diego, the city is still known chiefly for her beaches. This surfer’s paradise boasts miles and miles of beaches perfect for playing or relaxing. If you choose to take a break from taking it easy, the following sites are reported to be spiritually active.
Copyright 2008 Paul Chickowski
About the Site
After running a public group for a few years, I decided to call it quits and focus on research and writing. Supernatural San Diego is my attempt to correct some of the worst untruths about San Diego ghosts and give you guys a chance to see photos of the sites before planning an investigation.
I've deliberately gone with a brighter, daylight approach - I was getting a little bored with everyone else's black background and clip-art ghosties. Hope that's OK with you!
I've deliberately gone with a brighter, daylight approach - I was getting a little bored with everyone else's black background and clip-art ghosties. Hope that's OK with you!
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