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!
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.
Haunted Royal Hawaiian Center, Helumoa
Waikiki, once the heart of Hawaiian royalty, holds a dark secret beneath its coconut groves. When workers unearthed human remains while clearing Helumoa, they discovered a chilling connection to ancient battles. What they uncovered, and what happened next, still haunts the area today.