Creepy California: Dark Tales From The Golden State

Everyone loves a good ghost story — especially with Halloween just days away — and California has its fair share of dark tales, whether its creepy landmarks, wayward spirits or eerie encounters. Take the Winchester Mystery House, which is famous throughout the country thanks to its enigmatic owner, Sarah Winchester, who was the heiress of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Find out why construction was done on her home 24 hours a day, until her death in 1922.

Why are the Black Diamond Mines so spooky? Why won’t the light bulb that has burned in Livermore for more than 116 years burn out? Have you ever heard of Beverly Hills' Bermuda Triangle? You would do well to avoid it… Some say Lucille Ball likes to visit her former California home and a woman who checked into the Hotel del Coronado never checked out. Would you buy a house that was once a mortuary? Read on, if you dare...

Here are some of the spookiest spots in the state:

5 Spooky Tales About The Famous Winchester Mystery House

• Video of a ghost? Photos of ghosts? Ghostly encounters? What goes on at the Winchester Mystery House?

Did Haunted 'Dead And Breakfast' Finally Find Buyer?

• WOW House: The residence in Northern California, once home to a mortuary and for sale for two years, now shows an $800K price drop.

The 5 Creepiest Paranormal Places In Pleasanton

• Locals say these historic buildings along Main Street are haunted by wayward spirits.

Haunted? Why East Bay's Black Diamond Mines Are So Spooky To Some

• The spirits of two white witches are said to lurk, haunting those who encounter them. Do you believe the hype?

Livermore’s Creepy Landmarks, Legends And A Curse

• The world’s oldest light bulb, a totem pole curse and gravity hill are all part of Livermore’s colorful and sometimes eerie history.

5 Paranormal Places In Beverly Hills: Lucille Ball's Home; Beverly Hills Hotel; Greystone Mansion

• Not for the faint of heart, these haunted locations will give you a better scare than the typical spooky mazes and hayrides.

Have You Seen Spirits At Vanderlip Mansion?

• Legends say that the Palos Verdes community is home to more than just its living residents.

Haunted Black Star Canyon Still A Mystery In Orange County

• Blackstar Canyon is a fave of Orange County kids who want to freak themselves out, but is it really haunted?

The Resident Ghost At Hotel Del Coronado

• Kate Morgan checked into Hotel del Coronado in 1892 but never checked out.

In addition to a good scare, Californians love their candy. See which Halloween candy took the top spot. Are you hosting a Halloween party and searching for a scary libation for your guests? This spirited concoction is the perfect signature drink for any ghoulish bash! Still need a costume? Spirit stores have locations throughout the state.

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