The story of the 'Ghostly Surfer' is quite well - known. Folks claim to have seen a surfer out in the water, but when they get closer, there's no one there. It's believed to be the spirit of a surfer who died in a big wave.
There's a story about a hidden cave near Stinson Beach. Legend has it that if you enter the cave at dusk, you'll hear the cries of a trapped spirit. It was said to be a Native American who was trapped there during a battle centuries ago, and his spirit still lingers.
The Lady of the Dunes is a well - known beach ghost story. A woman's body was found buried in the sand dunes of a beach. Her identity remained a mystery for a long time. Some believe her ghost haunts the area. People have reported seeing a female figure wandering the dunes, especially on foggy days.
A popular Myrtle Beach ghost story involves a theater. Actors and staff have reported strange occurrences like props moving on their own and cold spots in the dressing rooms. It's thought that the spirit of an old actor who passed away on the stage still haunts the place. There are also stories about a certain bridge where a girl is said to have jumped to her death long ago, and now her ghost haunts the area around the bridge, making people feel a sense of sadness and unease when they pass by.
One of the most famous is the story of the haunted lighthouse. Supposedly, a lighthouse keeper went mad and killed his family there. Now, on moonless nights, people see strange lights and hear blood - curdling screams coming from the lighthouse. It's said that if you get too close, you can feel an icy cold presence.
The isolation of the beach can be a spooky element. It's a place where you can be cut off from the rest of the world. Strange sounds coming from the ocean or the surrounding woods are also spooky. And the idea of something lurking in the water or in the shadows, waiting to attack an unsuspecting victim.
There was a group of friends who went camping at Stinson Beach. In the middle of the night, one of them woke up to find their tent unzipped. They thought it was just one of their friends messing around at first. But then they heard a blood - curdling scream. When they looked out, they saw a dark, human - like shape dragging something into the ocean. They quickly packed up and left the beach in terror.
One of the most famous is the 'Luna - Cursed Castle'. Legend has it that on certain luna - filled nights, the castle that has been abandoned for centuries comes alive. Ghostly knights can be seen riding their horses around the perimeter, and there are screams coming from within the walls. It's said that a powerful sorcerer once cursed the place because of a betrayal, and now the luna's energy reawakens the dark magic every so often.
The haunted lighthouse in Cuba is quite famous. It is said that the keeper of the lighthouse long ago went mad and killed himself. Since then, his ghost haunts the place. People who visit the lighthouse sometimes see a figure on the top, even when no one is supposed to be there.
A well - known mermaid scary story involves a mermaid who fell in love with a human prince. But when he rejected her, she cursed the entire village he came from. Every night, she would cause huge waves to flood the village, and she would appear in the middle of the chaos, laughing maniacally as the villagers tried to escape the rising waters.
The story of La Llorona is extremely famous. It has spread not only in Cuba but also in other Latin American countries. The image of the weeping woman by the water is very haunting.