Holidays & Occasions Halloween These Haunted Lighthouses Will Give You the Creeps By Marissa Wu Marissa Wu Marissa Wu is a writer with a love for home, food, travel, and art stories. She holds a journalism degree from Boston University. When not editing and producing articles or updating the homepage, she's trying new recipes, jolting along in her manual transmission car, Fitz; hammering out a manuscript on her 1930s Royal Aristocrat typewriter, Georgie; and making film photographs with her Rolleiflex, Cecil. She's currently an Associate SEO Editor for PureWow. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 22, 2022 Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Khara Scheppmann has 12 years of marketing and advertising experience, including proofreading and fact-checking. She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. brand's fact checking process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Looking for a good scare this Halloween but don't want to run through a cornfield rife with chainsaw-wielding murderers? Try getting a thrill with a trip to a haunted lighthouse instead. Lighthouses stand against stunning backdrops across the South, from the St. Augustine haunted lighthouse to the haunted lighthouses in North Carolina. Each has its own spooky history to contend with as you walk the grounds, so watch out! From murdered lighthouse keepers to restless soldiers and distraught children, these haunted spots host a myriad of characters that'll have you turning around to look over your shoulder. Not feeling brave enough to go alone? Several lighthouses offer paranormal tours, so you can ghost-bust as a group—strength in numbers, they say. Bring your own equipment or borrow some on site. Don't worry, though. There may be ghosts (all according to lore), but nothing to curdle the blood. We are (pretty) sure you'll be able to sleep afterwards. Pretty sure. 01 of 08 St. Augustine Lighthouse Getty Images St. Augustine, Florida Visitors to St. Augustine Lighthouse can take the Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour, which delves into the landmark's paranormal past with access to the Keepers' House and the lighthouse tower. Click here for more info. 02 of 08 St. Simons Lighthouse Getty Images St. Simons Island, Georgia During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers destroyed this working lighthouse, which is today one of five left in the state. It is said that the ghost of a murdered keeper haunts the grounds, assuring smooth operation of the light. Click here for more info. 03 of 08 Pensacola Lighthouse Getty Images Pensacola, Florida Fancy a ghost hunt? Bring your own equipment or borrow some on site before you spend time with the six ghosts said to inhabit the property. Click here for more info. 04 of 08 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Getty Images Buxton, North Carolina The only reported ghost is a friendly black-and-white cat that disappears as soon as someone tries to hold it. Will you let it slip through your fingers? Click here for more info. 05 of 08 Cape Romain Lighthouse Coastal Expeditions Lighthouse Island, South Carolina As the legend goes, a lighthouse keeper murdered his wife and buried her on the property. Now, you might hear her footsteps as she climbs the stairs. Click here for more info. 06 of 08 Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island, South Carolina If you come, beware of the Blue Lady, said to be the 21-year-old daughter of a former keeper who died of a heart attack during a storm. Click here for more info. 07 of 08 Tybee Lighthouse Getty Images Tybee Island, Georgia As the rumors go, reports include apparitions (sometimes dressed as lighthouse keepers), strange noises, and a young girl warning off visitors. Click here for more info. 08 of 08 Georgetown Lighthouse Justin McIntyre, South Carolina Maritime Museum North Island, South Carolina It's said that the ghost of seven-year-old girl named Annie is a guardian angel to ships, warning of inclement weather. Click here to learn more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit