Whaley House

Whaley House is a Greek Revival house in San Diego, California, and a filming location for Ghost Adventures (2008-). Built in 1857, it was designed by Thomas Whaley. It is owned by County of San Diego (operated by Save Our Heritage Organisation).

Location: 2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, California, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Old Town, San Diego
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1066, SRC-1067, SRC-3193
• Built in 1857
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1066, SRC-1067, SRC-3194
• Designed by Thomas Whaley
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1066, SRC-1067, SRC-3194
• Architectural style: Greek Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1066, SRC-1067, SRC-2912
• Historic designation: California Historical Landmark
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1068, SRC-1066, SRC-3195
• Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2008-)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1066, SRC-1069, SRC-3196, SRC-6093, SRC-6094

Ownership history

Current owner — County of San Diego (operated by Save Our Heritage Organisation)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-2912, SRC-5163, SRC-1066, SRC-14298, SRC-14569, SRC-14618, SRC-1067

Current owner — County of San Diego (operated by Save Our Heritage Organisation)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-2912, SRC-5163, SRC-1066, SRC-14298, SRC-14569, SRC-14618, SRC-14659, SRC-1067

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1066 — Wikipedia — Whaley House (San Diego, California) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1067 — County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation — Whaley House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1068 — California Office of Historic Preservation — Whaley House (Listed Resources, Detail 65) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1069 — IMDb — "Ghost Adventures" Whaley House (TV Episode 2014) (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14298 — San Diego Magazine (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14569 — San Diego Explorer — "The Whaley House Story" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14618 — Museu.MS (Museums registry) — Whaley House Museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14659 — 101 Things To Do in San Diego — Whaley House Old Town (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-2912 — Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO San Diego) — Whaley House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3193 — Whaley House Museum (official site, operated by Save Our Heritage Organisation / Historic Tours of America) — San Diego Museums & Landmarks (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3194 — The Journal of San Diego History (San Diego History Center) — 'The Whaley House' by June A. Strudwick, April 1960 (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3195 — The Historical Marker Database (HMDB.org) — The Whaley House marker (Old Town, San Diego) (Tier 2, marker_documentation; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3196 — Apple TV — Ghost Adventures, 'Whaley House' (episode listing) (Tier 2, distributor_listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4875 — Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO), operator of the Whaley House Museum (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5163 — San Diego Tourism Authority (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6093 — Ghost Adventures S9 E11 Whaley House — Metacritic (Tier 2, aggregator; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6094 — Ghost Adventures – Season 9 Episode 11 – Whaley House — Plex (Tier 2, distributor; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ghost Adventures filmed?

Whaley House, in San Diego, California, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Adventures.

Can you visit Whaley House?

Yes — Whaley House is open to the public. Hours: Daytime self-guided 10am-4:30pm daily (intros every 15 min). Evening guided tours later; summer (to Labor Day) open daily to 9:30pm. Hours vary by season.. Admission: Daytime self-guided from $15; evening guided tour from $20. Paranormal investigation tours by reservation..

Who designed Whaley House?

Whaley House was designed by Thomas Whaley.

Where is Whaley House located?

Whaley House is located in San Diego, California.