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!
Bothersome Ghosts at Barking Sands, Kauai
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.
Haunted Koloa Tree Tunnel
Tree Tunnel on Kaua’i is made up of hundreds of trees whose branches reach across the road creating a tunnel. Late-night travelers claim the Tunnel of Trees is haunted.
The Mo‘o at Haunted Kipu Falls
At Kipu Falls, a local boy nearly drowned—he swears something held him underwater… until his silent apology set him free. Was it a moʻo?
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.
The Haleko Shops Ghost in Lihue
Tucked away on a short stretch of road in Lihue, the Haleko Shops look like any other quiet corner of town. But when a political campaign moved in, strange footsteps and unsettling encounters forced a hasty retreat. Decades later, the ghostly presence still lingers—quietly disrupting the lives of anyone who dares to stay.
Mo‘o, Hawaiian Shapeshifter Beings
In Hawaiian legend, mo‘o are shapeshifting water guardians—powerful, beautiful, and deadly. At a popular waterfall near Līhue, one teen’s encounter hints that these ancient beings may still be watching.
A Ghost at the Menehune Fishpond
Two brothers testing paintball guns near the Menehune Fishpond encounter something far more terrifying than a malfunctioning toy—an apparition that won’t stop until it’s too late.
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.