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The Only Real Ghost Tour and Ghost Hunting Tour in Old Town San Diego

By Michael Brown • July 24, 2024
The Haunted Trails of Old Town: A San Diego Ghost Tour Experience In the heart of Old Town San Diego, where the echoes of the past intertwine with the whispers of the unseen, San Diego Ghost Tours invites the bravest of souls on a journey beyond the veil. Beneath the warm glow of gas lanterns and the creaking wooden walkways, history breathes—and spirits stir. Guided by a seasoned ghost hunter, guests embark on a bone-chilling adventure through the most haunted locations in the city. The Cosmopolitan Hotel, once a stagecoach stop and now a paranormal hotspot, looms in the moonlight. Inside, the air thickens with unseen energy. Visitors have reported the faint scent of perfume, the eerie laughter of a child, and the unsettling feeling of being watched. The tour winds through the Campo Santo Cemetery, where restless souls are said to roam among the forgotten graves. The flickering streetlights cast long shadows as guests hear the tragic tales of those buried beneath their feet. Some say they’ve seen shadowy
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By Michael Brown • June 24, 2024
The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, with its distinctive two-story verandas and 19th-century charm, stands in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park – a site where history and mystery intertwine. Over nearly two centuries, this adobe-turned-inn has been a stagecoach stop, family home, and now a reputedly haunted hotel. Legends of resident ghosts have grown alongside its history, making the Cosmopolitan a focal point for ghost hunters and curious travelers alike. Below, we delve into the historical background of the building, share ghost stories and paranormal activity reported on the premises, review investigations and evidence of the supernatural, and explore the hotel’s current reputation and tours that embrace its haunted heritage. Michael Brown with San Diego Ghost Tours offers the only Ghost Tour and Ghost Hunting Tour of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Historical Background The story of the Cosmopolitan Hotel begins in the early 19th century, when it was originally constructed as a one-story adobe home. Be
A Real Ghost Tour

Join me for a real ghost tour based on ghost I have found here in Old Town San Diego

By Michael Brown • June 24, 2024
Michael Brown – San Diego’s Veteran Ghost Hunter Michael Brown is one of San Diego’s most experienced ghost hunters, with over 25 years of paranormal investigation under his belt. As the founder and lead investigator of San Diego Ghost Tours, Michael has spent decades exploring the city’s most haunted locations, including Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House, El Campo Santo Cemetery, and the Cosmopolitan Hotel. His expertise in the paranormal has made him a trusted guide for those seeking an authentic supernatural experience. Michael’s approach to ghost hunting is a blend of history, science, and firsthand investigation. Using EMF meters, spirit boxes, thermal cameras, and digital recorders, he has captured compelling evidence of hauntings throughout San Diego. Over the years, he has recorded chilling EVPs (electronic voice phenomena), unexplained temperature drops, and shadowy apparitions that have left even skeptics questioning the unknown. Unlike many ghost tours that rely on theatrical effects, Michael

San Diego’s Real Ghost Tour — with Michael Brown

Step into the shadows of Old Town San Diego and experience the city’s most haunted building: the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Led by paranormal investigator Michael Brown, with over 25 years of ghost hunting experience, this is no gimmick, no costumes — just the truth and a whole lot of ghosts.


Join us nightly at 7PM, 9PM, and 11PM for a guided walk through real haunted history. Hear chilling stories, see authentic evidence, and use real ghost hunting tools inside one of California’s most paranormally active locations.


Book your encounter now — if you dare.



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The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town San Diego is considered one of the most haunted places in California. Originally built in the 1820s as the home of Don Juan Bandini, this historic adobe-turned-hotel has been the site of countless unexplained events. Guests have reported flickering lights, cold spots, phantom footsteps, and the ghostly apparition of a woman in red—believed to be the spirit of Ysidora Bandini—wandering the hallways. Room 11 is especially notorious, with numerous visitors reporting hair-raising experiences and sudden changes in temperature.

What sets this haunted location apart is that Michael Brown with San Diego Ghost Tours is the only ghost tour operator allowed inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel, and the only official ghost tour in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Michael has over 25 years of experience in ghost hunting and leads his tours with real investigative equipment—EMF meters, spirit boxes, and thermal cameras. These are not theatrical performances, but immersive and authentic encounters with the paranormal.

Guests on Michael's tour often experience direct spirit interactions, from mysterious voices captured on EVP recorders to unexplained shadows that appear and vanish without a trace. The tour explores not only the haunted rooms of the Cosmopolitan Hotel but also other historic hotspots throughout Old Town where spirits from San Diego’s early days are believed to linger.

To book your tickets or ask questions, please text or call 619-972-3900.
Visit www.SanDiegoGhostTours.com for more information and to reserve your spot on this exclusive, spine-tingling experience.




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Old Town San Diego: The Most Haunted Place in California

Old Town San Diego isn’t just the birthplace of California—it’s one of the most haunted regions in the entire state. Beneath its charming adobe buildings, wooden boardwalks, and glowing lanterns lies a dark and restless energy. Centuries of tragic deaths, buried secrets, and lingering spirits have turned this historic neighborhood into a paranormal hot spot.

From the infamous Whaley House—called “the most haunted house in America”—to lesser-known but equally active sites like El Campo Santo Cemetery and the old adobe jail, strange occurrences are part of daily life. Cold spots appear out of nowhere, unseen hands tug at clothing, and ghostly whispers echo in the stillness of the night.

Leading the way through these shadows is Michael Brown, founder of San Diego Ghost Tours, who has spent over 25 years investigating the spirits of Old Town. His ghost tour is the only one officially allowed inside Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and it includes the legendary Cosmopolitan Hotel—a known hotspot for ghost activity.

Michael doesn’t tell ghost stories—he shares evidence. Guests on his tour use real ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, spirit boxes, and thermal scanners while walking the very grounds where San Diego’s earliest settlers, outlaws, and forgotten souls met their fate. Many guests walk away with chilling encounters, photos of unexplained figures, or voices recorded from beyond.

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, San Diego Ghost Tours offers an unforgettable, authentic journey into the paranormal side of California’s first town.

To book your tour or ask a question, please text or call 619-972-3900Visit www.SanDiegoGhostTours.com to reserve your spot… if you dare. goGhostTours.com to reserve your spot… if you dare.