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!
TOP 5 Most Haunted Hotels in Waikiki
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 Haunting at Hilton Hawaiian Village
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.
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.
Pele is Seen at Halema‘uma‘u Crater
In 1905, witnesses at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater claimed they saw a giant Hawaiian woman rise from the lava—believed to be Madame Pele herself. What followed was an eruption that shook the earth. Read the chilling firsthand account from a cook at the Volcano House.
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.