The Haunted Locations in Stockton, California

East Eight Mile Road

On the long, paved border between Stockton & Lodi that stretches past Elkhorn Golf Club and Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, Eight Mile Road can already appear spooky when you cruise down it at night. However, aside from its appearance, many who have frequented the road have experienced elements of the paranormal.

Some have witnessed a woman in a white dress walking on the side of the road, who may suddenly appear in your backseat. Others tell the tale of a young Native American girl walking the same stretch. Moreover, there have been claims of a scream heard in the middle of the night in this area. Whether the scream is the "woman in white" or the young girl, you'll have to go investigate for yourself...

Bob Hope Fox Theatre

The legendary Bob Hope Fox Theatre in Downtown Stockton has been the home to thousands of acts since its doors opened in 1930. According to staff who work there, it is also the residence for some "other worldly" beings.

Along with rapid temperature drops and a mysterious tap on the shoulder, guests have witnessed a man and woman in Victorian attire looking down at the stage from the balcony area. Could they be taking in a show from their realm, or watching you?

Hotel Stockton

Built in 1910, this elegant structure sits near the Regal Stockton City Centre Cinema in Janet Leigh Plaza. Hotel Stockton has served as a 252-room hotel, City Hall, the County Courthouse, and the Public Administration Department throughout its over a century-long existence.

In that time, Hotel Stockton allegedly has three particular beings that haunt its halls: The White Suit Smoker (spotted smoking while standing on a stool in the back area by the stairs), The Wandering Ghost on the 4th floor (who is said to be that of a man killed in one of the rooms in the 1960s), and The Ghostly Pianist (who tickles the ivories at night from the ballroom on the 6th floor).

The B&M Building

The former home to Visit Stockton and the Downtown Stockton Alliance, the second-oldest brick building in Muddville is situated in Janet Leigh Plaza, next to Blazin' Cajun. It is also the home of an apparition named "Lydia."

DSA employees on the 3rd floor have gone on the record with their first-hand accounts of a woman in a hair bun & long brown dress roaming the halls and gazing out windows. Additionally, cold spots, faint music, and the scent of cigars have randomly roamed the floor.

CSU Stanislaus, Stockton Center (formerly Stockton State Hospital)

And lastly, there is the eye-opening legends of the Stockton State Hospital, formerly known as the Stockton State Insane Asylum. Built in 1853, it was the state’s first hospital for the mentally ill. Unsurprisingly, given the era, it had a tumultuous reputation from the very beginning. This reputation includes a superintendent accused of forcing patients to build his house and underreporting deaths under his watch. Patients were shackled and sterilized against their will. And like many hospitals at that time, lobotomies were considered an appropriate treatment.

Today, that very stretch of land that once housed the hospital is now the home of the Stockton Campus of CSU Stanislaus and University Park Discovery Trail & World Peace Rose Garden. And while the halls are now home to a center for higher education instead of forced isolation, one can only wonder if the spirits of those once imprisoned are still there, now roaming the corridors of the current institution…

Other Notable Haunts

Burlington Coat Factory

Former employees working late-night shifts at the Hammer Lane store have admitted to witnessing an apparition of a little girl who wanders the kids' department. Additionally, there have been accounts in random areas of the store of a transparent adult figure and the silhouette of a teenager attempting to hide.

Thrift Shop (currently closed)

Located on 530 E Main Street, this building has housed family residences, hotels, apartment complexes, a jeweler, and a thrift shop on the first floor. In said thrift shop, owner Ruben Cepeda felt his hair grabbed numerous times, while a friend of his was awoken and spooked by a voice telling him to "GET OUT!"

The Purple House on Pershing & Acacia

Situated on the corner of Pershing Ave. and Acacia—across from Victory Park and the Haggin Museum—sits a purple house that many locals will warn you of being haunted. As legend goes, sightings of a child peering through the second-floor attic window and strange noises emanating from the basement.

If you're looking for more of a lighthearted and fun haunting vibe, head over to Dell'Osso Family Farm in October. They have everything from a pumpkin patch to a haunted house to their famous corn maze, a great spot to relax after reading about or witnessing Haunted Stockton.

If you're planning on checking out our spooky spots, why not extend your visit by checking in somewhere? Stockton is home to numerous fantastic hotels located in key parts of the city, making it easy to enjoy these tremendous events, take part in a shopping spree, and savor some delicious cuisine. Discover the outstanding hotels in our city by clicking here!

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