El Adobe de Capistrano is said to be haunted by several entities, including a headless monk and a white lady seen wandering the bar area. The building, which served as a jail and courthouse, also features a wine cellar that was once a jail cell and is a hotspot for ghostly activity, with reports of cold spots, inexplicable noises, and objects moving on their own. Staff and visitors have also reported feeling watched, hearing disembodied voices, and seeing apparitions. Reported Ghosts and Phenomena A spectral figure described as a monk with a missing head, sometimes seen with an axe. A female ghost who appears in the bar area, sometimes looking through windows. A ghost associated with the old jail, which is now the restaurant's wine cellar. Patches of unusually cold air within the building, a common sign of paranormal activity. Reports of disembodied voices and other strange sounds. Poltergeist activity, with items seen floating or moving on their own. A common sensation reported by both staff and guests at the restaurant. The building was constructed in the 18th century and served as a jail, courthouse, and residence before becoming the El Adobe restaurant. Its history as a place of imprisonment is thought to be the source of some of the hauntings, especially in the former jail cell. Hundreds of paranormal encounters and stories from staff and customers have contributed to El Adobe's haunted reputation. Some visitors report feeling a distinct presence or hearing voices.