Haunted Route 66
Haunted Route 66

Author: Richard Southall

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2013-02-08

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0738731641

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Pack your bags, hop in the car, and head out on a haunted adventure across legendary Route 66 Embrace the spirit of adventure and freedom with an exciting journey of spine-tingling paranormal activity and American history along Route 66. This travel companion transports you from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, exploring over one hundred ghostly hot spots filled with fascinating facts and lingering spirits. From ghost hunters to avid fans of the Mother Road, everyone can take their own haunted road trip on Route 66 with this essential, easy-to-read guide. Explore the famous highway through historic locations and gripping ghost stories about the St. Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago, the restless spirit of Charlie Chaplin that still haunts the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles, and many more. This one-of-a-kind collection, with chapters organized by state, paves the way for your grand tour into the unknown.

California's Haunted Route 66
California's Haunted Route 66

Author: Brian Clune

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2022-09-12

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1439676070

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Iconic vistas, eerie roadside attractions and celebrity ghosts. From the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert to the haunted Santa Monica Pier, California's Route 66 is a truly spirited road trip. The road is lined with ghost towns such as Ludlow, a town that lived and died twice, and Goffs, now a dusty museum where the shades of the past walk the streets. In Barstow, a hundred-year-old rail station hosts long-dead passengers still waiting for their trains, and in Monrovia, the Aztec Hotel entertains spirits from a bygone era, as does the Pasadena Playhouse, the official state theater of California. Join author and paranormal historian Brian Clune as he explores the haunted history of the Mother Road.

Haunted Highway
Haunted Highway

Author: Ellen Robson

Publisher: Primer Publishers

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781885590435

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A guide to sixty-six spine-tingling tales of haunted homes, businesses and graveyards along America's "Mother Road". From the Biograph Theater in Chicago to the Pointe Vincente Lighthouse on the Pacific Coast, these fascinating accounts of ghostly activities will provide you with hours of reading enjoyment.

Ghosthunting Southern California
Ghosthunting Southern California

Author: Sally Richards

Publisher: Clerisy Press

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1578605164

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In Ghosthunting Southern California author Sally Richards takes readers on an eerie journey through the region on a series of paranormal investigations to historic locations marred by tragedy and unfortunate happenstance that have caused the dead to rise. This collection brings well-known paranormal researchers, history, and evidence collected with state-of-the-art equipment together for chilling non-fiction accounts of haunted Southern California. The stories leave readers with a sense of deep interest to find out what lies in the murky darkness beyond. Sally Richards, historian, paranormal investigator, and spiritualist medium brings history alive as she investigates locations with high-profile paranormal experts using state-of-the-art equipment, historians, and people who share a similar curiosity of the paranormal to bring you the latest on "haunted" locations throughout Southern California. From the Mexican border to Santa Barbara, readers find chilling accounts of paranormal activity. Whether readers are veterans of ghost hunting, paranormal neophytes, or armchair travelers, this book offers fresh information and a style that puts readers right into the paranormal action.

Haunted Southern California
Haunted Southern California

Author: Brian Clune

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2022-09-12

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1439676089

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Underneath a façade of sunshine and beaches lies a darker side of Southern California. From the Vallecito Stage Stop deep in the desert where a phantom bride eternally seeks her lost love to the town of Lone Pine where the shades of US Cavalry and Paiute natives still battle for land rights, Southern California is haunted by its sordid past. Ghosts relive their days of fun at Universal Studios and Disneyland and remember their days sailing on the majestic RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. Even her Missions host the spirits of the long-departed. Join author Brian Clune as he uncovers the spooky side of Southern California.

Legends & Lore Along California's Highway 395
Legends & Lore Along California's Highway 395

Author: Brian Clune

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2022-01-24

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1439674280

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Stretching from Victorville to Carson City, Highway 395 offers a snapshot of California's diverse landscapes - and oddities. Tales of skinwalkers and sasquatch sightings flourish among the bones of ghost towns, and stories of the elusive Lone Pine Mountain Devil ignite the curiosity. Far from fiction, the Sierra Phantom lived among the hills for fifty years, and Mountaineer Norman Clyde used his skills to find lost hikers and climbers. Rumors of the Lost Cement Mine, with a rich vein of gold, lures people in, and the Tuttle Creek Ashram, built high above Lone Pine, offers peace. Author Brian Clune explores the strange and fascinating side of the majestic mountains and lonely deserts along the El Camino Sierra.

Ghosts and Legends of Hollywood
Ghosts and Legends of Hollywood

Author: Brian Clune

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-10-02

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1439679606

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Cursed awards, haunted estates, and deadly sets. Hollywood is supposed to be the place where dreams come true, but it's also where nightmares come to life. Spirits haunt the halls of renowned studios, legendary cafes, and lavish estates, while rumors of curses lurk in the shadows of the rich and famous. It's said that stars like James Dean, Carrie Fisher, and Prince once predicted their own deaths, while slain screenwriter Paul Bern tried in vain to warn Sharon Tate about her own fate. Ghosts reportedly linger in the corners of the El Coyote Café and the Falcon Lair boasts sightings of Rudolph Valentino long after his death. Join author and paranormal historian Brian Clune for a star-studded tour of the dark side of Hollywood.

Highway 50
Highway 50

Author: Jim Lilliefors

Publisher: James Lilliefors

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781555910730

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Documents the author's trip along Highway 50 from Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, California.

Haunted Heart of San Diego
Haunted Heart of San Diego

Author: Brian Clune

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021-09-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1439673632

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San Diego is known for its sunshine and beautiful beaches, but a dark history lurks beneath the surface. Shades of gamblers, thieves and gunfighters wander the streets, and the spirit of a young woman who died mysteriously haunts the halls of the Del. On the oldest sailing vessel in San Diego Harbor, the ghost of a small child stowaway plays with guests, and the Old Town Saloon occasionally hosts an eerie visitor seeking libations. Wyatt Earp haunts the very room he stayed in at the Horton Grand Hotel, and the former crewmembers of the USS Midway steadfastly man their posts, even after death. Join authors Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they recount the eerie tales of what may be California's most haunted city.

Haunted by History
Haunted by History

Author: Craig Owens

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780997688108

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Haunted by History, Volume I, by Craig Owens uncovers little known facts about eight prominent historic hotels in Southern California and the origins behind many of their ghost stories. Not only does his well-documented research separate facts from legends, but Owens also keeps the subject matter interesting by interweaving historic photos with his own elaborately staged Old Hollywood-style photos shot in the most haunted rooms, hallways, and lobbies. This unique book blends solid research, fascinating insights, and haunting photography that will appeal to believers and non-believers alike. Hotels and inns featured in Vol. 1 are the Hotel del Coronado, the Victorian Rose Bed & Breakfast, the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the Alexandria Hotel, the Wyndham Garden Pierpont Inn, the Banning House Lodge, and the Glen Tavern Inn.