Whaley House

The Whaley House, built 1857, is a world-renowned museum with over 100,000 visitors coming from across the globe annually to experience this historic early San Diego home. Dubbed most haunted house in America as the town gallows were located here.

In 1856, this striking two-story house (the first in these parts to be constructed with brick) was built for Thomas Whaley and his family. It's something of an urban legend that this house is "officially" designated as haunted, but 100,000 people visit each year to see for themselves. Up to four spirits are said to haunt the grounds, including the ghost of Yankee Jim Robinson, who was hanged in...

Famous as one of America's most haunted houses, this 1865 home may be explored by self-guided or private tours.

Famous as one of America's most haunted houses, this 1865 home may be explored by self-guided or private tours.

The Whaley House is one of a select few authenticated by the United States Department of Commerce as being haunted . Thomas Whaley, a New York entrepreneur who came to California during the Gold Rush, built the two-story brick home in 1856 in order to provide East-coast civility for his wife. Used as the county courthouse and government seat during the 1870s, artifacts and period furnishings...