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!
Haunted Hilo
Explore the haunted history of Hilo, a town with a dark past. From ghostly apparitions to eerie sightings, discover the supernatural side of this historic Hawaiian town.
‘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.
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.
The Legendary Night Marchers
Ancient tales warn of a terrifying ghostly procession that marches through Hawai‘i at night. Witnesses hear drums, see torches—and pray they are not in the way. Learn more about the huaka’i po, the night marchers, from Hawaii’s local expert.
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.
Night Marchers, Menehune, and Ghosts at Haunted Nu‘uanu Pali
The Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout is a site of tragic history, from a brutal battle to eerie ghost sightings. Strange figures, ancient spirits, and chilling encounters await anyone brave enough to visit.
Sacred Pu‘u o Mahuka Heiau
Pu‘u o Mahuka Heiau, the largest on Oahu, holds both ancient spiritual significance and a dark history of human sacrifice. Its mana is powerful, but the area is also haunted by the ghosts of fallen warriors and the tragic tale of William Gooch.
Night Marchers at La Pietra School (Papa‘ena‘ena Heiau)
Long before La Pietra School was built, the land it sits on held a powerful heiau, Papa‘ena‘ena, where sacrifices were made by ancient chiefs. Today, locals and visitors alike report seeing mysterious torchlights and shadowy figures—signs that the night marchers may still be making their way to the sacred grounds.
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.
Downtown Honolulu - Haunted Loku
In the heart of Downtown Honolulu, two ancient gathering spots once filled with hula, chants, and legends are said to host ghostly reunions each night after dark. Though the buildings have changed, the spirits—and their rituals—may never have left.
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.
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.