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.

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.

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.

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.

Downtown Honolulu may be filled with modern buildings today, but its shadows still whisper stories of the past. On Union Street, the ghost of a long-lost sea captain once roamed the halls of his old home, while just blocks away, the spirit of a loving father returned to comfort his family one final time. These two chilling encounters remind us that even in the heart of the city, the dead may never be far away.

In the quiet suburb of Hawaii Kai, a seemingly ordinary home became the stage for an extraordinary haunting. The ghost, soon dubbed “Bernard,” would reveal himself not once, but regularly. Though never threatening, Bernard’s pale, static-like figure was hard to ignore. The home was brand new… but what sacred grounds did it disturb?

In 1901, a woman came forward to say that she dreamt of an old kahuna who died. She said that in her dream, he told her that he did not come to his death naturally. In the dream, Joe told the woman that he was hit in the back of the head by a Japanese man, and described the club that was used.

In 1934, Kumu Emma De Fries’ grandpa and their yard boy were hiking past Aiea’s Keaiwa Heiau when they encountered a beautiful woman in white. Her long, wet hair and serene presence left them stunned—but their meeting with her would save their lives.

It is perhaps one of the most well-known urban legends of hawaii. Its story has spanned decades. Every generation, the hauntings at this place resurface and become an urban legend all over again. A 1942 article, a 1972 editorial, and a 1994 book makes one question whether the Kasha is real. Let’s check it out…

Judd Trail and Ginger Pond seem like peaceful hiking spots today—but a deadly curve, tragic deaths, and an unsolved murder still haunt the area’s past.