San Diego Ghosts Blog
The Mignonette – A Case of Cannibalism
Posted on October 7, 2020
The Mignonette – A Case of Cannibalism Cannibalism at Sea A touchy and sometimes unbearable subject in Western culture, cannibalism has played a role in human civilization for th... Read More
Under the Sea – The Lost City of Atlantis
Posted on October 7, 2020
Under the Sea – The Lost City of Atlantis When you hear the phrase "under the sea", you may be tempted to recite snatches of The Little Mermaid and jam with Sebastian the lobster. Altho... Read More
Villa Montezuma Museum
Posted on February 11, 2020
Architecture that seems wildly out of place, the Villa Montezuma Museum is a Queen Anne-styled mansion that sits on the outskirts of San Diego. Built for Jesse Shepard in 1887, this historical landmar... Read More
The William Heath Davis House
Posted on February 8, 2020
Building settlements and colonizing San Diego is no easy feat, regardless of the era. But way back in 1850, William Heath Davis attempted to do just that. By purchasing 160 acres of land, he was able ... Read More
The Whaley House
Posted on February 5, 2020
The Whaley House gets its name from the residence's previous owners, the Whaley family. Built for them back in 1857, the grand home is known throughout San Diego as having witnessed more history than ... Read More
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Posted on February 2, 2020
Located at the mouth of the San Diego Bay, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse was in service for 36 years before being decommissioned. Built in 1855, the Old Point Loma once had the distinction of having t... Read More
Julian Cemetery
Posted on January 30, 2020
With the search for gold came also death; such is the history behind the Julian Pioneer Cemetery. Burial grounds like these are becoming more decrepit with each passing year, and this one is no differ... Read More
Hotel Del Coronado
Posted on January 27, 2020
Ah, yes, the Hotel del Coronado. Boy, does it have a story to tell. This “hotel of the crowned” is aptly named, as guests can today expect to spend anywhere from $600 to $3500 a night for any of i... Read More
Horton Grand Hotel
Posted on January 24, 2020
Built back in 1887 by architects Comstock & Trotsche, the original Grand Horton hotel was part of a building boom that followed after San Diego opened their first transcontinental railroad connect... Read More
El Campo Santo Cemetery
Posted on January 21, 2020
At only half an acre in total size, El Campo Santo, or the holy field, is one of the smallest cemeteries you’ll find in California. About the size of a small gas station parking lot, it is comprised... Read More