How Haunted is Whittier, Ca ?
Come find out on our guided nighttime ghost tours.
Dare to explore the underbelly of Whittier’s crossroads, steeped in secrets, where tragedies of the past still whisper through the streets. Uncover true stories of restless spirits, mysterious deaths, and haunted homes where something unseen still lingers. As night falls, you’ll walk shadowed paths and hear chilling accounts of supernatural encounters tied to local landmarks, houses, parks, and businesses, each hiding something the daylight won’t reveal.
OUR TOURS:
Uptown Whittier Tour
Discover the secrets of Uptown Whittier, where restless spirits are said to wander amongst historic storefronts, churches, and eateries in an area established in the 1890s. Keep your eyes sharp as we pass through the alley where the infamous Shadow Man has lurked for countless years. From haunted restaurants and antique stores to movie theater apparitions, each stop reveals a chilling piece of Whittier’s haunted heartbeat.
Historic District Tour
Explore the darkened streets of Whittier’s Historic District on a guided walking tour through this beautifully preserved Edwardian-era neighborhood. Step into the supernatural as you uncover the stories, tragedies, and spirits known to dwell within these historic homes. Hear chilling tales of a true-crime serial killer, restless spirits, and untimely deaths that fuel the strange energies stirring within these century-old homes.
Museum Flashlight Tour
It’s you, a flashlight, and murky darkness on this guided tour of the Whittier Historical Society Museum, which holds more than just artifacts—it holds echoes. Some have reported unexplained cold spots, whispers, a sense of being watched, and ghostly presences that linger near the objects of lives long gone. The museum’s deep connection to Whittier’s past makes it a prime location for residual energies… history may sleep here, but it doesn’t always rest.
Pio Pico Mansion Tour
NEW TOUR – COMING SOON! Investigate the home of the last Mexican governor of Alta California, known to be inhabited by multiple spirits. Don Pio de Jesus Pico was one of the most wealthy and powerful men of his era, but died penniless. Built in 1849, his El Ranchito adobe residence is the center of several unexplainable phenomena, including disembodied voices, shadowy figures, and a mysterious woman in black. Do the restless spirits of Pio Pico, his family, and workers roam this historic home at night? Come find out.
About Haunted Whittier
It was the spring of 2020, as the pandemic set in. Looking for an outdoor activity for local residents, Whittier native Jacob Caputo had an idea to combine his interests in history and the paranormal with his gift for storytelling. Haunted Whittier was born, producing intriguing, spine-chilling ghost tour experiences for both locals and ghost-hunters throughout the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Haunted Whittier Ghost Tours delves deep into the historic archives. We’ve interviewed dozens of firsthand experiencers, and conducted vast and thorough research. We know where the bodies are buried, literally.
If you love hauntingly strange stories, unique history & shivers down your spine, you should definitely come along.
Shadowy alleyways, historic homes, vintage buildings, a park with a secret, and wild spaces – Whittier possesses an overabundance of local legends, tragedies, and ghostly residents. Below are just a few of the stories…
Turnbull Canyon
Turnbull Canyon, just above Whittier, includes a terrifying collection of stories, some that are folklore, and some that are nightmarishly true – including Flight 416, which left New York on April 16, 1952, and crashed into the hills, killing all 29 souls aboard. Over the years, multiple deaths have occurred in the canyon. To this day, visitors to Turnbull Canyon don’t tend to stay long, reporting a feeling of being watched. Could it be the spirits of those who encountered tragedies here?
Haunted Theater
Built in the 1930s, the Wardman Theater was originally home to first-run movies and vaudeville acts. In the 1970s, it fell onto hard times and was converted to adult entertainment, and a predatory male ghost who met his end while working there moved in. Today, the art deco theater is beautifully restored and has returned to showing Hollywood’s best films, but the spirits still remain, making their presence known.
Ghostly Parks
Whittier’s Mount Olive Cemetery opened in 1888 and reached capacity in less than 15 years. In the 1960s, the cemetery became abandoned and dilapidated. The City of Whittier voted to convert the cemetery into a park– but did they move the bodies along with the headstones? Come find out and hear the fate of Founders Park (aka Deadman’s Park), with its mysterious fog, late night sightings, and spirits who follow you home.
The Dead Leave Imprints
Environments absorb energy – trauma, joy, ritual, and death can “imprint” on a space. Most people are sensitive to energetic cues, such as architecture, light, smell, silence, which carry an emotional echo that lingers long after an event or a people have died. So while science might not yet certify the existence of ghosts, most people sense that not everything dies with the body. There’s something in our bones that knows the past never fully leaves the present. At Haunted Whittier, we’ve seen, heard, and felt some truly unsettling things over the years, and we’re dying to share these stories with you.
Haunted Disneyland
Southern California is home to arguably the most well-known theme park in the world, just down the road in Anaheim, CA. What isn’t so well-known are the many hauntings and shadowy spirits that linger at Disneyland.
Haunted Whittier is an expert on all things haunted at Disneyland. Ready to hear the ghostly gossip behind the Happiest Haunt on Earth from a foolish mortal who worked inside the Haunted Mansion for years? Behind the magic lies the mysterious. Let us tell you about the haunted side of Disneyland.
Lady in White
Legends suggest she may be the spirit of a heartbroken woman. Some versions say she died in a car accident, and some say she was with child, her tragic ending coming as a result of being rejected by the baby’s father. Those who’ve had sightings of her say she floats just above the ground, and disappears into thin air. Whether the Lady in White is a sorrowful guardian or an echo of loss, she remains one of Turnbull Canyon’s most enduring paranormal mysteries.
Haunted Whittier Reviews
Haunted Whittier’s tours are awesome and fun! Exposing ghostly whispers, hidden graves, and those who never left. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from those who’ve experienced what history tried to bury. The spirits aren’t the only ones talking…
Highly recommend taking this tour! We did this tour with Jacob and he was amazing!
We learned a lot about this historic district of Whittier and Jacob was a masterful story teller about all that has happened in the area as well as some famous Hollywood movie film locations. Without a doubt if you are thinking about taking a ghost or haunted mansion tour do this one!
–Tomas B. on Yelp
Tour was great, truly a 5-star experience.
Jacob’s knowledge of this spooky town of Whittier throws chills down your spine. As you walk through the gloomy night of uptown Whittier you get transported back into history and the memories of the past flood back like they never left.
– Bryanna D. on Facebook
A great date night with my Hubby.
Jacob was so informative and had some great Whittier ghost history on our walking ghost tour. Our families have lived in Whittier since the 1940s and we thought we knew most of it, but no we didn’t. We are already planning our next tour. Spooky, Fun, Informative and Goosebumpy. I was sad when it was over.
–Darlene M. on Yelp
What an amazing experience!
The Haunted Whittier tour is full of spooky stories and Jacob is an incredible orator. You could tell just how much work and research was put into this tour with locals’ anecdotes, consultation of family lines, and thoughtful storytelling. I was entertained and definitely spooked!!
–Michelle M. on Yelp
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Our tours are all on foot, either on the public streets of Whittier’s Uptown District, its Historic District, or within the Whittier Museum.
Haunted Whittier’s walking ghost tours last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, and cover a distance of approximately one-half mile at an easy pace. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets can be purchased here on this website. We also have a link on our social media pages. After purchasing, the tickets will be emailed to you. We can check you in by scanning a printout of your ticket or conveniently on your phone.
Our tours take place rain or shine.
We do not offer ticket refunds or rescheduling.
Our tours sell out very frequently, so buying your tickets as soon as possible is highly advised. However, we do our best to accommodate everyone, so contact us by text message (see # under CONTACT US section) for any late availability if needed.
We welcome children to our event. We do however recommend eight years old or older as some of the tales are quite scary. Parental discretion is recommended.
We ask that service animals only attend.
Our outside walking tours take place on public sidewalks and are fully accessible. Our Museum Tour takes place inside a historic building and is ADA compliant as well. We welcome all.
You are welcome to take pictures and video record your visit. We do ask that you do not record the tour in its totality.
Contact us
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