How to Find Haunted Houses in California

Haunted houses are a tourist draw in many states and cities. Everyone seems to like a good scare. Finding a haunted house in California to visit is as easy as visiting your travel agent or doing research on the Internet. Just be prepared to have a good scare when you visit some of the best haunted houses in the United States. Here is how to find a haunted house to visit.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide where in California you would like to visit a haunted house. California is a large state with many different sites of haunting. You can narrow it down by regions, counties or cities.

2. Choose what type of haunted house you would like to visit. In California, there are haunted houses, mines, towns and even prisons. You will have many choices.

3. Select what house or houses you would like to visit. Call the local chamber of commerce. They will have information on tourist attractions in the area, including haunted houses.

4. Research your chosen haunted house. Many of the haunted houses in California have a rich history. While some have tour guides that you can ask questions of, you will still benefit from knowing a bit before you visit.

5. Check availability. Some haunted houses are only available to tour at certain times. Check with their website or a travel agent to get the operating schedule.

6. Enjoy a good scare. California has some frightening haunted houses. Enjoy your visit and be prepared to be scared.

Tips & Warnings

• The list of haunted houses in California is long. Plan plenty of time for a visit. Alcatraz Island and the Winchester Mystery House are two of the most famous haunted houses in the United States.
• Haunted house tours have the potential to be terrifying. Ensure that all participants are prepared. Small children may not want to participate.

Resources

• Listing of California's Haunted Houses
• State-by-State Haunted House Listings