
Ghost Hunting, Ghost Tours,
Ghost Stories over Wine Tasting and Cocktails.
Are you ready to interact with those things that go bump in the night?
There are specific points in the El Pueblo Viejo Historic District of Downtown Santa Barbara that have paranormal phenomena. Think that old buildings are the only reason Santa Barbara is such a paranormal hot spot? Let’s start with something called a Corpse Road. This was a path taken by a funerary procession to move the dead to its burial place. Any route a coffin was carried along automatically became a public right of way. Spirits of the dead moved through the physical landscape along these special routes on a direct course close to the ground in a straight line. The paths ended or originated at a cemetery. These Corpse Roads often ran along ancient Ley lines.
Ley lines make paranormal activity more intense and buildings really haunted. So much so, the founder of a large Spiritualist community who lived in Santa Barbara, purchased 1,050 acres right here along the sea for his fellow spiritualists from around the country to join him and his family in regular communion with their dearly departed.
Piqued your curiosity yet? Let’s begin your paranormal adventure!

Our Tours & Experiences
What to Expect.
Ghost stories told around a campfire typically begin with “It was a dark and stormy night…” Then the plot unravels to reveal a paranormal entity that is the cause of the haunting. But a burning question that remains is, what type of paranormal entity is it?
What makes our tours different than other ghost tours, is that we tell you the type of paranormal entity it is for every ghost story. We have identified three paranormal types: 1) Intelligent, 2) Residual and 3) Nonhuman.
Another thing that sets us apart from other ghost tours is that our stories, which are curated content from first-hand accounts, are told through the lens of a paranormal investigator. In addition, you will use authentic ghost hunting equipment as well as engage in paranormal sensory experiences. Every story/experience is unique and each tour is designed to be done independently. You can also combine them for the ultimate paranormal adventure.
Year-Round Tours

Paranormal Encounters
1hr 30min, $55/person
Walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio East with paranormal sensory experiences and using ghost hunting equipment.
Fridays
Walking Tour
Raincheck

Creepy Cocktail Crawl
1hr 15min, $50/person
2hrs, $75/person
Bar crawl with either 2 stops or 3 stops to hear creepy tales told over cocktails.
Fridays
Cocktails
Age: 21+
Raincheck

Ghost Hunt
1hr 30min, $55/person
Walking tour through unique haunted locations in both Presidio East and West with paranormal sensory experiences and using ghost hunting equipment.
Saturdays
Walking Tour
Raincheck

Postmortem Paranormal Nightcap
1hr, $35/person
Paranormal debrief over a cocktail at a local haunt.
Saturdays
Cocktails
Age: 21+
Rain or Shine

Wine Pair-a-Normal
1hr 45min, $75/person
Wine Tasting followed by a walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio West using ghost hunting equipment.
Sundays
Wine Tasting
Age: 21+
Raincheck

Spooky Stroll
1hr 30min, $55/person
Walking tour through unique haunted locations in Presidio East with bonus story and paranormal investigation using ghost hunting equipment.
Sundays
Walking Tour
Raincheck
Empty For CSS
Historic Downtown Post Office
Oldest Building in Santa Barbara
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
Chinatown
Casa de la Guerra
City Hall
Historical significance: Located on Plaza de la Guerra. Opened its doors in 1924. Designed by the architectural firm of Sauter and Lockard in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Associated tours:
Historic Presidio Avenue
Shops at El Paseo
The Lobero Theatre
About Your Tour Guide
Joseph Soltis
Owner & Guide
Joseph is a Scorpio born on Halloween. In the zodiac, the power of Halloween is represented by the sign Scorpio, a water sign. Water is a natural conductor of paranormal energy. Scorpios are also the descendants of the keepers of the Samhain rites held sacred by the ancient world. The true occult power of Scorpio lies in its ability to connect with the invisible dimensions of life, celebrated so long ago at Samhain.
Joseph specializes in the paranormal and has identified specific points in the El Pueblo Viejo Historic District of Downtown Santa Barbara that have paranormal phenomena.
Private Group Tours & Corporate Events
Don’t see the tour or experience you are looking for?
We can customize the perfect evening for you in Santa Barbara with a private tour or experience. For more information about our offerings, please email us at: hello@paranormalsb.com.

What Our Clients Say
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