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After several attempts to maintain the building, it shut down for good in 2008. The area has piqued the interest of fans of the paranormal and notable Bay Area punk band Green Day filmed their popular music video for Basket Case at the hospital. The hospital for the mentally unwell wasn’t the only loss – hundreds of patients, doctors and nurses were taken with the building and have haunted the area ever since. Once one of the most popular abandoned sites in the South Bay, Agnews Developmental Center fell victim to The Great Earthquake of 1906. Though not explicitly haunted, the popular urban legend of Hick’s Road suggests that an angry albino colony, witches and recluses, scare off trespassers down the road. La Forêt’s historic feel can provide a spooky environment for potential spiritual encounters. The first two-story hotel in California was known to house quicksilver miners during the California Gold Rush, then operated as a boarding house before becoming a restaurant in the ‘30s. La Forêt is one of San Jose’s oldest restaurants sitting next to the Almaden Quicksilver Mines.

Try to catch a glimpse before he disappears into the hills. The Quimby Road jogger has staked claim on this creepy road and has been spotted by those driving through. You won’t want to go for a late-night jog on Quimby Road. She has been spotted by diners and might be an explanation for flickering lights throughout the restaurant. The ghost of a young girl is rumored to be one of its most frequent guests. Sitting atop Mount Hamilton, Grandview Restaurant is a favorite for their delicious food and amazing view of the South Bay. After her death, it is believed that Sarah joined these spirits and haunts the estate. The labyrinth-like manor consists of a vast amount of rooms, hallways, stairwells and doors leading to nowhere, possibly in place to confuse the spirits. It is thought that the ghosts of the victims of Winchester rifles haunt the house. The mysterious mansion was once the home of Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun mogul William Winchester. If you’re into ghosts, you’ve heard of the Winchester Mystery House.

This Halloween explore some spooky spots in San Jose.