Hawaii’s Most Haunted.

True Ghost Stories, Legends, & History

Welcome to the Mysteries of Hawai‘i blog — your gateway to haunted Honolulu and 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!

Haunting Beauty of Polihale

Polihale Beach, Kaua‘i’s longest stretch of sand, is a place of haunting beauty. From the cliffs where souls leap into Pō to the hidden heiau once sacred to the hula goddess Laka, spirits linger in the shadows. Visitors have reported seeing the night marchers, hearing the rhythmic beat of ghostly drums, and feeling the chill of the supernatural as darkness blankets the sand. Discover the legends of haunted places in Hawaii and the mysteries of supernatural Honolulu on this unforgettable journey.

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Sheraton Maui Ghosts

Just beyond the luxury of the Sheraton Maui lies a sacred cliff known as Pu‘u Keka‘a. In ancient times, warriors proved their courage by diving from these heights. Today, whispers of ghostly figures standing at the edge—and vanishing into the sea—suggest not all who leapt have moved on. Is it pride, punishment, or unfinished purpose that keeps them tethered to this realm?

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Ghosts and Night Marchers in Moanalua

Moanalua Valley may appear quiet today, but its past tells a different story. From sacred burial sites and pathways to the afterlife, to ghostly night marcher processions witnessed from land and sea, this valley has long been known as a place where history and legend walk hand in hand. Some say its secrets still echo through school hallways and haunted roadsides.

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