Follow this Self-Guided Tour of Haunted Downtown L.A.

Words by James Bartlett ❋ Narration by Bill Kates

Downtown Los Angeles has its share of ghost stories. The backdrop of noir novels and real-life crimes, the city’s Beaux Arts buildings have seen their share of chilling events. This Halloween, we encourage you to see for yourself, by taking an immersive, self-guided walking or driving tour of Haunted Los Angeles.

When you arrive at each stop on the tour, trigger the audio to hear a bit about the eerie history of the location–and about the ghosts that are said to still haunt the hallways to this day.

Note: The tour includes accounts of real-life crimes and may be too scary for kids. If you prefer a text guide, click here.

STOP ONE:

Union Station
800 N Alameda Street

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library

STOP TWO:

Bradbury Building
304 S. Broadway

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

STOP THREE:

Spring Arts Tower
453 S. Spring Street

Photo: Spring Arts Tower

STOP FOUR:

Alexandria Hotel
501 S. Spring Street

Photos: Los Angeles Public Library

STOP FIVE:

Hotel Cecil
640 S. Main Street

STOP SIX:

Stillwell Hotel
838 S. Grand Avenue

Image: 1910 postcard, Pacific Coast Architecture Database

STOP SEVEN:

Ace Hotel
929 S. Broadway

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library

STOP EIGHT:

Fine Arts Building
811 7th Street

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library

STOP NINE:

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library

STOP TEN:

Angels Flight
350 S. Grand Avenue

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library

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