The Cary House Hotel in Placerville is reportedly haunted by several spirits, including a male known as Stanley, a white woman with short hair, and a victim of a stabbing that occurred on the main stairwell. Guests and employees have experienced a variety of paranormal activity, such as unseen forces moving objects, a feeling of being pulled from bed, and strange occurrences in specific areas like the shining hallway, the casino room, and a creepy basement. Stanley: A male spirit that is thought to have been murdered on the hotel's main stairwell. A female entity with short hair who has been seen in the dining area. One story tells of a man who was stabbed and killed on the stairwell after being flirtatious with others. Guests have reported being pulled out of bed and feeling invisible forces sitting on the foot of the bed. Objects are seen moving around in guest rooms. Some visitors report feelings of anger or sadness, as well as the sensation of phantom lips brushing against them. Electronics in the rooms have been reported to act strangely. A specific area known as the "shining hallway" is mentioned as a hotspot for activity. In 2012, the California Haunts Paranormal Investigation Team conducted an investigation at the hotel, making contact with the male spirit thought to be Stanley. In 2021, a paranormal investigation called "Portals to Hell" explored the hotel's supposed supernatural activity and hot spots.