Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Alameda, California
"The Island City"
Settled: 1853
Population: 77,624 (2019)
County: Alameda County
Haunted Locations Documented: 5
Settled: 1853
Population: 77,624 (2019)
County: Alameda County
Haunted Locations Documented: 5
The following is a list of allegedly haunted locations in Alameda, California. To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in California, Click Here. Please also read this SAFETY AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER before visiting any allegedly haunted location.
Kofman Auditorium
Coordinates: 37.765101°, -122.245822°
Location Address: 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda, California
Kofman Auditorium in Alameda, California was constructed in 1926 and is renowned as being one of the best local playhouses in the San Francisco Bay Area. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once practiced ballet at the theater. Although the woman's name and identity are unknown, she is referred to by the nickname, "Bubbles," due to the fact that she often appears surrounded by glowing orbs which many say resemble bubbles. The woman is believed to have committed suicide at Kofman Auditorium after discovering she was pregnant and would be forced to give up her career as a dancer. According to stories passed down by employees, her body was found hanging from a light fixture by a noose tied from the laces of her ballet slippers. Ever since her death, performers and employees at Kofman Auditorium have reported witnessing the spirit of a young ballerina dancing on stage, or sometimes near the dressing rooms and backstage areas. Others report hearing loud bangs and other unexplained disembodied sounds coming from vacant areas of the theater.
Location Address: 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda, California
Kofman Auditorium in Alameda, California was constructed in 1926 and is renowned as being one of the best local playhouses in the San Francisco Bay Area. The location is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once practiced ballet at the theater. Although the woman's name and identity are unknown, she is referred to by the nickname, "Bubbles," due to the fact that she often appears surrounded by glowing orbs which many say resemble bubbles. The woman is believed to have committed suicide at Kofman Auditorium after discovering she was pregnant and would be forced to give up her career as a dancer. According to stories passed down by employees, her body was found hanging from a light fixture by a noose tied from the laces of her ballet slippers. Ever since her death, performers and employees at Kofman Auditorium have reported witnessing the spirit of a young ballerina dancing on stage, or sometimes near the dressing rooms and backstage areas. Others report hearing loud bangs and other unexplained disembodied sounds coming from vacant areas of the theater.
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Maya Lin Magnet School
"Maya Lin School"
Coordinates: 37.772909°, -122.271341°
Location Address: 825 Taylor Avenue, Alameda, California
The Maya Lin School in Alameda, California was constructed in 1980 as Washington Elementary School. It was closed briefly in 2012, and in 2013 reopened as the Maya Lin School, which serves as a magnet school for children with a focus on artistic learning and growth. Many claim the location is haunted by the spirit of a former student, estimated to be around the age of thirteen. Although his identity and the reason for his presence are unknown, the boy's apparition is allegedly seen wandering the hallways by students of the Maya Lin School after class and by custodians working late at night. Others report feeling unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied knocks and scratches which defy explanation.
Location Address: 825 Taylor Avenue, Alameda, California
The Maya Lin School in Alameda, California was constructed in 1980 as Washington Elementary School. It was closed briefly in 2012, and in 2013 reopened as the Maya Lin School, which serves as a magnet school for children with a focus on artistic learning and growth. Many claim the location is haunted by the spirit of a former student, estimated to be around the age of thirteen. Although his identity and the reason for his presence are unknown, the boy's apparition is allegedly seen wandering the hallways by students of the Maya Lin School after class and by custodians working late at night. Others report feeling unexplained cold spots and drops in temperature, as well as hearing the sounds of disembodied knocks and scratches which defy explanation.
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Swell Bar
Coordinates: 37.774528°, -122.259074°
Location Address: 1539 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, California
Constructed in 1910, The Swell Bar in Alameda, California is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a man believed to be one of the building's original owners. Although the reason for his presence is unknown, patrons and employees often report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, and doors opening and closing by themselves. Others report witnessing objects like pool balls being moved by an unseen entity, or feeling sudden cold spots.
Location Address: 1539 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, California
Constructed in 1910, The Swell Bar in Alameda, California is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a man believed to be one of the building's original owners. Although the reason for his presence is unknown, patrons and employees often report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal phenomena, such as lights flickering, and doors opening and closing by themselves. Others report witnessing objects like pool balls being moved by an unseen entity, or feeling sudden cold spots.
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The 1400 Bar & Grill
"The Croll Building"
Coordinates: 37.771554°, -122.276630°
Location Address: 1400 Webster Street, Alameda, California
Sometimes referred to simply as "The Croll Building," The 1400 Bar & Grill in Alameda was constructed in 1879 as Croll's Gardens & Hotel. The location was famously used as a training resort for some of the era's greatest boxing champions, including John L. Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett, and Robert "Bob" Fitzsimmons. During the late 1920's it was used as a bar that catered mostly to soldiers stationed at the nearby Alameda Naval Air Station, many of whom were soon deployed to fight in combat zones in Europe during World War II, or other warzones such as Korea and Vietnam. For many men, this was one of the last places they were ever seen alive before being killed in combat, or meeting an otherwise unknown fate overseas. Over the years employees working at The 1400 Bar & Grill after closing time have reported hearing strange disembodied noises, like footsteps and voices, and the sounds of people still drinking and laughing at the bar. Many passersby also report witnessing the shadowy apparition of a man standing in the building's doorway late at night, long after the bar has closed. Although the identities of the spirits allegedly haunting The 1400 Bar & Grill are unknown, many speculate they may be the ghosts of former military patrons who took their last drinks at the bar before dying at war. Other rumors claim the location was also the scene of a number of violent deaths over the years from incidents such as robberies, suicides, murders, and barfights-gone-wrong, however no sources are currently available which validate these claims. The 1400 Bar & Grill was added to the National Register Of Historic Places in October of 1982.
Location Address: 1400 Webster Street, Alameda, California
Sometimes referred to simply as "The Croll Building," The 1400 Bar & Grill in Alameda was constructed in 1879 as Croll's Gardens & Hotel. The location was famously used as a training resort for some of the era's greatest boxing champions, including John L. Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett, and Robert "Bob" Fitzsimmons. During the late 1920's it was used as a bar that catered mostly to soldiers stationed at the nearby Alameda Naval Air Station, many of whom were soon deployed to fight in combat zones in Europe during World War II, or other warzones such as Korea and Vietnam. For many men, this was one of the last places they were ever seen alive before being killed in combat, or meeting an otherwise unknown fate overseas. Over the years employees working at The 1400 Bar & Grill after closing time have reported hearing strange disembodied noises, like footsteps and voices, and the sounds of people still drinking and laughing at the bar. Many passersby also report witnessing the shadowy apparition of a man standing in the building's doorway late at night, long after the bar has closed. Although the identities of the spirits allegedly haunting The 1400 Bar & Grill are unknown, many speculate they may be the ghosts of former military patrons who took their last drinks at the bar before dying at war. Other rumors claim the location was also the scene of a number of violent deaths over the years from incidents such as robberies, suicides, murders, and barfights-gone-wrong, however no sources are currently available which validate these claims. The 1400 Bar & Grill was added to the National Register Of Historic Places in October of 1982.
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The USS Hornet Sea, Air, & Space Museum
"The USS Hornet"
Coordinates: 37.772652°, -122.302763°
Location Address: 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, California
Constructed in 1943 for use in the Pacific Theater of World War II, The USS Hornet is a historic Essex-class aircraft carrier currently on display at Naval Air Station, Alameda. Beginning in 1944 the 27,000-ton warship began performing a number of critical naval operations in New Guinea, the Philippines, the Palau Islands, and others before being damaged by a typhoon which killed six men in June of 1945. The ship was reactivated between 1950 and 1953 for use during the Korean War, and was again used for several small missions during the Vietnam War. The USS Hornet was also used in 1969 in NASA's Apollo program to retrieve astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin after touching down in the central Pacific Ocean after their mission to the moon. The ship was decommissioned in 1970 and added to the National Register Of Historic Places in December of 1991. Several years later in 1998 the USS Hornet was redesigned for use as a museum, which offers self-guided tours, and other overnight tours and events. Employees working at The USS Hornet Museum often report experiencing paranormal activity, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, objects being moved by unseen entities, doors opening or slamming shut unexpectedly, and feeling a strange presence in certain areas. Many tourists visiting the USS Hornet Museum also report feeling as if being touched or pushed by unseen hands, or catching a glimpse of different soldiers dressed in old military uniforms who then quickly disappear. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and cries for help, and footsteps coming from unoccupied areas.
Location Address: 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, California
Constructed in 1943 for use in the Pacific Theater of World War II, The USS Hornet is a historic Essex-class aircraft carrier currently on display at Naval Air Station, Alameda. Beginning in 1944 the 27,000-ton warship began performing a number of critical naval operations in New Guinea, the Philippines, the Palau Islands, and others before being damaged by a typhoon which killed six men in June of 1945. The ship was reactivated between 1950 and 1953 for use during the Korean War, and was again used for several small missions during the Vietnam War. The USS Hornet was also used in 1969 in NASA's Apollo program to retrieve astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin after touching down in the central Pacific Ocean after their mission to the moon. The ship was decommissioned in 1970 and added to the National Register Of Historic Places in December of 1991. Several years later in 1998 the USS Hornet was redesigned for use as a museum, which offers self-guided tours, and other overnight tours and events. Employees working at The USS Hornet Museum often report experiencing paranormal activity, such as lights turning on and off by themselves, objects being moved by unseen entities, doors opening or slamming shut unexpectedly, and feeling a strange presence in certain areas. Many tourists visiting the USS Hornet Museum also report feeling as if being touched or pushed by unseen hands, or catching a glimpse of different soldiers dressed in old military uniforms who then quickly disappear. Others report hearing the sounds of disembodied voices and cries for help, and footsteps coming from unoccupied areas.
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