Wahiawā may seem like a quiet town, but local legends tell a different story. From eerie mo‘o wahine to the infamous Green Lady, this central Oʻahu community is home to some of the most haunted places in Hawai‘i. Discover how Hawaiian legends and unexplained deaths have kept the gulch steeped in mystery—and why locals still say, “Don’t go down the gulch!”

Beneath Waikiki’s sun-soaked charm lies a haunted history. These five hotels are home to chilling legends, ghost sightings, and unexplained phenomena. From ancient warriors to lost souls that still linger, discover the most haunted hotels in Waikiki—and the stories they don’t tell in the brochures.

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki may be one of the most luxurious hotels in Honolulu—but it’s also one of the most haunted. A disturbing number of suicides have taken place here, some witnessed by bystanders in real time. Guests report seeing a ghostly woman on the 15th floor. Others feel an invisible force drawing them toward the edge. Is it just the wind—or something much darker?

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī, also known as the “Pink Palace,” is more than just a luxury landmark. Guests have reported ghostly encounters in a third-floor room: doors that lock on their own, unexplained cold spots, and the chilling sight of a shadowy figure standing beside the bed. Though the hotel doesn't promote its haunted history, the whispers continue. Is one of Waikīkī’s most iconic resorts also one of its most haunted?

The Sheraton Princess Kaʻiulani Hotel stands on royal land once home to Hawaiʻi’s last princess—and some say her spirit still lingers. In these two true stories, guests encounter more than history. One couple receives unexpected help from a mysterious woman named Victoria. Another feels the weight of something older, watching from the shadows. Is it Princess Kaʻiulani… or something far more ancient, awakened by the disturbance of sacred ground?

Beneath the elegance of Waikiki’s Moana Surfrider Hotel, haunted rooms, ancient blood and restless spirits stir. Some guests check out. Others never do.

A woman in red appears, glowing and barefoot, then vanishes without a trace. Was it Pele—or something even older? In haunted Waikīkī, the line between past and present isn’t just thin… it’s alive.

Bishop Museum is home to more than just ancient artifacts—it holds the spiritual weight of Hawai‘i’s past. From objects made with human remains to the model of a sacred heiau built with real stones, the museum’s haunted legacy continues to raise questions—and eyebrows. Some say one tragic death wasn’t an accident… but a sacrifice.

Beneath the sun-scorched cliffs of Oʻahu’s Wai‘anae Coast lies Kāneana Cave—an ancient lava tube steeped in legend and shadow. Said to be the home of the shark god Kāmohoali‘i and his half-human son Nanaue, this eerie cavern whispers of dark rituals, vanishing travelers, and a past soaked in mystery. Step inside, and the air turns cool, but the stories grow chilling.

What secrets linger on the remote peninsula of Kalaupapa? Discover the chilling tale of a ghostly figure seen wandering the site of Hawaii’s infamous leprosy settlement — and the sorrow that still haunts its shores.

At Haena, ancient legends of the Menehune and Mo’o come alive. Explore the mythical creatures said to have shaped the land and still leave their mark on the enchanted valleys and waters of Kaua‘i.

Explore the haunted history of Hilo, a town with a dark past. From ghostly apparitions to eerie sightings, discover the supernatural side of this historic Hawaiian town.

The Salvation Army building in Honolulu holds more than just a history of charitable acts. Its haunted past reveals ghostly encounters and eerie tales that persist to this day.

Iao Valley is one of Maui’s most sacred and storied places—where history, legend, and the supernatural intertwine. It’s a site of ancient battles, sacred burials, and ghostly encounters.

At Barking Sands on Kaua‘i, the beach is more than a natural wonder—it’s a place steeped in legend and mystery. From unexplained noises to ancient Hawaiian beliefs, this shoreline holds eerie secrets.

In 1916, the front page of the Honolulu Star Bulletin featured a startling headline: “FIND OF BONES EXCITES PEOPLE ON WATERFRONT!” But this was no ordinary bone—it measured a staggering 24 inches in length and 8 inches in diameter at its widest point.

In 1905, witnesses at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater claimed they saw a giant Hawaiian woman rise from the lava—believed to be Madame Pele herself. What followed was an eruption that shook the earth. Read the chilling firsthand account from a cook at the Volcano House.

Imported with early Japanese immigrants, the Noppera-bō—Hawai‘i’s faceless ghost—haunts schools, drive-ins, and restrooms. From Palolo to Kahala and many other places around Hawai’i, chilling encounters with this yokai continue to blur the line between folklore and real-life terror.

Iolani Palace is more than a symbol of Hawaii’s royal past—it’s a place of restless spirits. From phantom intruders vanishing into thin air to the ghostly procession of Kamehameha III and his headless guardian, this historic site holds secrets that defy explanation.

The first prison on Oahu was at Fort Kekuanohu whose gate was witness to Hawaii’s first public executions. While the Old Fort no longer stands, people are said to have an uneasy feeling when standing where the old gate used to be -- at Walker Park at the foot of Fort Street.