Jacksonville Beach, FL, may not be your first thought when it comes to ghost tours, but US Ghost Adventures offers a tour that reveals the haunted history you may not know about!
US Ghost Adventures does tours in haunted locations all over the US and you can book easily through their website at: US Ghost Adventures – Frighteningly Fun Ghost Tours.
A Haunted Jax Beach Adventure
Our guide Brandon was there on time and easy to find since he was dressed like Jack Sparrow. I love it when the tour guide is dressed for the occasion!
The first stop on the tour is right where you meet, at the Jax Beach lifeguard station. Brandon got things started by handing out the EMF (electromagnetic field) reader and explaining how to use it.
An EMF reader is a device that detects electromagnetic energy produced by electrical sources such as wiring, appliances, and electronics.
Many ghost hunters use EMF meters with colored lights, such as the popular K-II meter, because they are easy to read in dark locations. The lights change color as the strength of the electromagnetic field increases, allowing investigators to quickly notice spikes in activity.
Some paranormal investigators believe that spirits can affect electromagnetic fields, causing the lights on the EMF reader to suddenly illuminate without an obvious source nearby. So, along the tour, Brandon pointed out locations where the EMF reader may spike.
Next Stop: Casa Marina Hotel
No ghost tour in Jacksonville Beach would be complete without a stop at the famously haunted Casa Marina Hotel.
Built in 1925, the historic hotel has welcomed generations of visitors and was known as a gathering place for celebrities, wealthy travelers, and notable public figures during the 1920s and 1930s.
Actress Jean Harlow, Charlie Chaplin, Al Capone, Fatty Arbuckle, and Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman are said to have stayed there.
Guests and employees have reported hearing footsteps in empty hallways, unexplained voices, and doors that seem to open or close on their own. Some visitors have also described feeling sudden cold spots or the sensation that someone is standing nearby when no one is there.
One of the most talked-about legends is that of a ghostly bride who is said to wander the hotel. According to local stories, sightings of a woman in white and strange occurrences near stairways have been reported over the years. Other accounts mention shadowy figures, mysterious noises, and the smell of cigar smoke appearing without an obvious source.
Our guide Brandon did a great job of sharing these spooky stories and even had a handmade little booklet with notes and photos to go with his ghostly tales.
Haunted History at Jacksonville Beach
A ghost tour is always a fun way to learn about the history of an area, and the US Ghost Adventures tour did a good job of weaving spooky tales with some insight into the Jacksonville Beach area.
A ghost tour’s success also relies heavily on the tour guide, and Brandon was one of the best we’ve had. He interacted and chatted along the way to the stops, so we didn’t feel like we were just following someone around.
He delivered the stories naturally, rather than sounding like reading from a script. And he was able to answer our questions about each location.
US Ghost Adventures offers tours in cities all over the US, so even if you aren’t in Jacksonville Beach, you can check one out in your area today at USGhostAdventures.com.
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