Did you like telling ghost stories as a kid? Enjoy a good scary movie? California and the west are full of ghosts and haunted houses, and our ghost tour guide highlights a few of the favorites from my travel around the state.

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Of all the theme park Halloween celebrations in California, we like Halloween at Disneyland the best. When Disneyland gets dressed up for a holiday, they pull out all their best, and California's Disneyland has new duds this year, making it all the better. If you live in southern California or plan to travel there during the month of October, it's a fun time to visit.

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