EP16 - The Haunting of Glen Tavern Inn

EP16 - The Haunting of Glen Tavern Inn

From The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime by Michael Crutchfield

June 23, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 16

About this episode

This episode explores the haunted history of the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, detailing chilling legends and personal experiences.

Every old hotel has a story—but at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, those stories may still be walking the halls. In this episode, I take you inside one of the most haunted hotels on the West Coast after personally staying in Room 308—one of the most requested (and feared) rooms in the building. From its origins in 1911 during California’s oil boom, to its rumored Prohibition-era speakeasy, brothel, and violent past, the Glen Tavern Inn has built a reputation that continues to attract paranormal investigators, ghost hunters, and curious guests from around the world. But the real question is… is it actually haunted? We’re diving deep into: The chilling legends behind Rooms 307 and 308 The story of “Calvin,” the mysterious spirit said to haunt the third floor The disturbing lore surrounding “Rose” and the infamous closet in Room 307 The tragic story of psychic medium Patrick Smith Reports of shadow figures, ghost children, phantom footsteps, and unexplained voices Real accounts pulled from Reddit, TripAdvisor, HauntedPlaces.org, and social media And our own terrifying personal experiences during a paranormal investigation If you’ve ever stayed at the Glen Tavern…

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Host: Michael Crutchfield

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Places: Glen Tavern Inn, Santa Paula, California

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