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!

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Haunted Kalihi Uka and Wilson Tunnel

The Kalihi Uka area holds both spiritual and eerie tales, from the sacred stones of ancient Hawaiian gods to the tragic events surrounding the Wilson Tunnel. With strange encounters and a history steeped in mystery, some say the spirits of those lost still linger, leaving behind an unsettling presence.

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Diabolical Obsession at St. Stephen’s Seminary

In 1946, a majestic estate at the base of the Pali, newly converted into St. Stephen’s Seminary, became the site of a terrifying encounter. As priests and seminarians settled in for the night, an invisible force descended the mountain—bringing with it chaos, fear, and something much darker than any of them could explain.

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