Chualar Road, Salinas
Chualar Road in Salinas is reportedly a haunted location associated with the tragic 1963 bus accident that killed 32 migrant farm workers, leading to reports of a crying woman in white, a mysterious female figure on the roadside, and unexplained feelings of being watched or followed. The area around the site, marked by a large wooden cross, is considered a place of spiritual significance and is said to be haunted by the souls of the victims, according to California Haunted Houses and the Los Angeles Times. A significant haunting reported at the site is the appearance of a weeping woman in white, sometimes seen standing on the roadside. People have also reported seeing other figures, including a black-haired woman who appears and disappears, and there are mentions of other ghostly encounters in the area. In addition to apparitions, visitors have reported other strange experiences, such as a motorcyclist being thrown from his bike and a vehicle appearing to chase them without explanation. The location is tied to a tragic bus accident in 1963, which killed 32 migrant farm workers (known as braceros). A large wooden cross with American and Mexican flags stands at the railroad crossing where the accident occurred, serving as a memorial to the victims. The accident's immense loss of life has led to the belief that the souls of the deceased still linger, contributing to the area's reputation as a haunted place.