By Hilda Lopez
Graphic By Maya Uribe
Dear readers,
What a better way to embrace the spooky fall season than by exploring some of Ventura County’s most haunted spots? If you’re fascinated by the paranormal, you will want to take notes.
Our first chilling stop is the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California. Established in 1911, this historic landmark is known not only for its vintage charm but also for being one of the most haunted places in the region. The inn has been featured on paranormal shows like “The Dead Files,” “Ghost Adventures,” and most recently, Jack Osbourne’s “Night of Terror.”
The third floor of the Glen Tavern Inn is said to hold the most paranormal activity. During Prohibition, it served as a speakeasy, brothel and gambling room. Guests report hearing ghostly footsteps of children running through the hallways and the stairs at the north end. Two infamous spirits are believed to haunt this area: Cowboy Calvin, a gambler who met a violent end after being caught cheating at cards, and Rose, a lady of the night who was brutally beheaded by a client. Calvin’s ghost is said to haunt Room 308, while Rose’s tragic spirit lingers in Room 307, where visitors have reported a palpable sense of dread, doors opening mysteriously and other unexplained phenomena.
During a recent visit, Sharon Osbourne reportedly had a spine-chilling encounter in Room 307 while filming with her son Jack—a moment you can watch on YouTube. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, the Glen Tavern Inn is the perfect destination for those daring enough to seek the supernatural.
ROSE’S ROOM 307
“Rose’s decapitated head was found in this closet. Guests have reported paranormal activity which includes the door opening on its own.“
“Glen Tavern’s third floor said to be active with paranormal activity.”
