Hawaii’s Most Haunted.
True Ghost Stories, Legends, & History
Welcome to the Mysteries of Hawai‘i blog — your gateway to the most haunted places in Hawai‘i. Here, we share chilling Hawaiian ghost stories, haunted legends, and real paranormal encounters rooted in local history, newspaper accounts, oral traditions, and personal experiences.
From ancient Hawaiian heiau to haunted hotels, sacred battlegrounds to modern-day ghost sightings, these are stories tied to the very soul of our islands — including many locations featured on our award-winning Waikiki and Haunted Honolulu ghost tours.
Some places welcome you. Others don’t. Explore with respect, and remember: should you visit these places on your own, you are your own keeper. To venture out alone in haunted Hawaii is purely at your own risk.
The Eeriest Legends and Most Haunted Places in Hawai‘i.
Click the icons below to uncover ghost stories, eerie legends, and supernatural sites across O‘ahu and beyond. New entries are added often — check back regularly!
‘Īao Valley Ghosts and Night Marchers
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.
A Giant at Pier 12
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.
Haunted Māhā‘ulepū
Māhā‘ulepū is a stunning stretch of coastline rich with fossils, legends, and a haunting past. Once scattered with ancient bones, it became the focus of collectors driven by pseudoscientific beliefs. But beneath its beauty lies a warning long passed down by local fishermen—never sleep on the trail. One man ignored that warning... and paid the price.
Haunted Kawaiaha‘o Church & Graveyard
From the spirits of ancient chiefs to a ghostly boy seeking answers, the Kawaiaha‘o Church and graveyard harbor eerie encounters that continue to intrigue and haunt visitors today.
Haunted Royal Hawaiian Center, Helumoa
Waikiki, once the heart of Hawaiian royalty, holds a dark secret beneath its coconut groves. When workers unearthed human remains while clearing Helumoa, they discovered a chilling connection to ancient battles. What they uncovered, and what happened next, still haunts the area today.
Haunted Poʻipū, Kauai
Built on sacred ground and pummeled by both nature and misfortune, a once-promising hotel on Kaua‘i’s south shore became the setting for chilling tales and unexplained events—many believe the cause lies beneath its very foundation.