The Only Real Ghost Tour and Ghost Hunting Tour in Old Town San Diego
Michael Brown • July 24, 2024
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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
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