easy
1.5 hours
Suitable for most adults with basic walking fitness.
Walk the historic streets of San Juan Capistrano after dark with Haunted Orange County’s Capistrano Ghost Walk. Hear chilling stories of spirits, bandits, and a haunting earthquake on this 1.5-hour journey through one of California’s oldest towns.
Recommended for ages 21 and up • Great for groups • 1.5 hours
Embark on the Capistrano Ghost Walk, a thrilling 1.5-hour journey through California’s historic streets. Discover chilling tales of headless spirits, bandits, and a haunting earthquake at the Mission. Experience the eerie ambiance of the Los Rios district and its restless past, making this tour an unforgettable exploration of the supernatural.
Approximately 1.5 hours
Ghost Tour Join us on the Capistrano Ghost Walk, our newest venture into the dark and the macabre through the historic streets of one of California’s oldest cities. Under the canopy of century old pepper trees hear the stories of the spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios district and make our way through the dimly lit Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself. Tales of headless spirits, bandits and even a pirate attack will be shared and elegant restaurants with a dark past and restless spirits await you. We end the tour outside the Mission near the church, where in 1812 a great earthquake struck, and forty-two parishioners were crushed under the falling stones, and at least one soul there is not at rest. A dark, history filled tour that will be remembered forever in one of Southern California’s oldest and most haunted locations.
Tours begin promptly at the advertised start time and run approximately 90 minutes.
Please allow extra time for unforeseen heavy traffic or parking delays. We are not responsible for late arrivals or guest who show up at the wrong tour departure location.
Under no circumstances are tickets refundable or transferable to other dates.
Restrooms are not readily available once the tour begins.
We do not permit smoking or vaping on our tours. Guests who arrive under the influence or become disruptive will not be allowed to tour.
Plan extra time for parking and check-in to ensure you don’t miss the tour start time.
The tour covers historic paved streets—opt for sturdy, supportive footwear.
Keep noise and phone use to a minimum to fully enjoy the immersive storytelling experience.
Evenings in Southern California can get cool, especially walking near the Mission ruins after dark.
San Juan Capistrano is home to California’s Mission San Juan Capistrano, originally founded in 1776 and famously damaged by an 1812 earthquake that continues to inspire ghost tales.
Preservation efforts in San Juan Capistrano focus on maintaining historic buildings and limiting impacts of tourism to protect the city’s heritage.
Supportive footwear ensures ease and safety on uneven historic sidewalks.
Keeps you warm during cooler evening temperatures.
fall specific
Helpful for navigating dimly lit sections without disturbing the tour ambiance.
Staying hydrated during warm nighttime walks improves comfort.
summer specific