Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista, California, is the subject of several ghost stories and claims of paranormal activity, though not all accounts are consistent. The historic 1850s hacienda, once home to the powerful Couts family, is said to be haunted by spirits from its storied past. Sightings and ghostly occurrences have been described over the years by visitors and caretakers. The ghost of Cave Johnson Couts: The former owner of the rancho, a powerful and often stern man, is said to appear in various forms. Visitors have reported seeing a ghostly apparition of him on horseback near the grounds. The ghost of Ysidora Bandini de Couts: Ysidora, Cave's wife, is believed to haunt the rancho as well. While some accounts confuse her presence with another Bandini family ghost at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in San Diego, people claim to have encountered her spirit at Rancho Guajome. She is often described as a tragic and sorrowful figure. A "Lady in Red": A distinct "Lady in Red" figure has also been reported by some, though details are sparse. Activity in the kitchen: Strange, unexplained noises like rattling pots and pans have been heard coming from the rancho's kitchen area. Ghostly animals: Stories of ghostly cats and other animals have also been recounted.