Haunted Hollywood

The Most Haunted Locations in Hollywood

Hollywood is a place of dreams and nightmares. It's home to me so moving back here a dream come true, but for some, it's not. You see a lot of big hopes, lost dreams, and homeless people enacting the argument that had or needs to happen. It's a place for dreams. It's a place for nightmares as nefarious as the underground tunnels linking P. Diddy's to the Playboy mansion.

Beneath the glamour, legends whisper of ghosts lingering hotels, theaters, and places, where ambition met tragedy and fame left its eerie fingerprints. If you’re ready to peek behind the velvet curtain, here are some of the most haunted places in Hollywood. 

Lido Apt. Hotel California Location By: Val Douroux

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Home of the original Academy Awards, The Roosevelt Hotel opened in 1927, and hosted everyone from Clark Gable to Marilyn Monroe. Some say those stars never fully checked out. Guests report seeing Monroe’s reflection in a mirror that once hung in her suite, while others hear unexplained laughter in the Blossom Ballroom. A man in a tuxedo, believed to be Montgomery Clift, is said to pace the ninth floor, rehearsing his lines for eternity. Whether you're catching a show in the speakeasy, or staying the night, listen closely as you may have a chance to craft the spirit.

Roosevelt Hotel Neon Sign By: Val Douroux

The Hollywood Sign

The world-famous sign carries a tragic backstory. In 1932, struggling actress Peg Entwistle climbed the “H” and leapt to her death after her career faltered. Hikers and park rangers still report seeing a sad woman in 1930s attire wandering near the sign, vanishing when approached. Locals call her “The Lady of the Sign,” forever tied to the city that both made and broke her.

The Hollywood Sign Photo Credit: Wix

The Comedy Store

As light as the laughter, as dark as the darkness. Before it became a legendary stand-up venue, this Sunset Strip building was home to Ciro’s nightclub, a mobster hangout with a reputation for violence. The basement was a mob torture room. The stage can be torture for some comics and fans of comedy in the audience. The energy is incredible through the women and mostly rough around the edges for men. Unless, you’re Joel Jimenez who’s an LA legend and a badass. 

The Comedy Store - Comics on our Radar

The Pantages Theater

This glamorous theater is known for its Broadway runs and Hollywood premieres—but behind the curtain, spirits are said to roam. Employees have reported cold spots, flickering lights, and the ghostly presence of Howard Hughes, who once owned the theater. Others hear phantom footsteps pacing backstage, as though an unseen performer is waiting for their cue.

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery

More than a cemetery, Hollywood Forever is the eternal home to Mel Blanc, Cecil B. DeMille, and Judy Garland. Fans claim Valentino’s ghost has been spotted near his mausoleum, while a mysterious “Lady in Black” still visits his grave, echoing a ritual started by a grieving admirer in the 1920s. After dark, the cemetery transforms into a silent stage where the greatest stars of the silver screen still linger.

Why Hollywood’s Ghosts Matter

The city of dreams has always been a city of extremes—success and failure, love and heartbreak, glitter and grit. The ghosts of Hollywood remind us that ambition leaves an imprint deeper than fame itself. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, standing in these haunted halls gives you a sense that the stories of this town don’t end when the credits roll.

Next time you’re strolling the Walk of Fame or catching a show, listen.

In Hollywood, the past is never gone—it’s just waiting for its next audience.

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