LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Hollywood gets spooky after dark. LA Ghosts Boos and Booze combines four bar stops with stories about Boardner’s, Musso and Frank’s, Charlie Chaplin, Jean Harlow, and Marilyn Monroe. I like the mix of drinks and local lore, and I like that the walk includes paranormal spots such as the Hollywood Wax Museum and Hollywood Toys and Costumes. The main drawback is that the evening depends heavily on your guide and group, and the experience may not suit anyone hoping for a serious ghost investigation.

The tour costs $30 per person for two hours, with drinks extra. Guide Bob earned special praise for useful drink suggestions and for moving the group toward more polished bars as the evening went on. Still, one guest reported feeling mocked when asking questions about unfamiliar American figures, while another left early after racist remarks from someone in the group. Those incidents are not small matters, so I would book this with realistic expectations about the social side of a pub crawl.

Key points at a glance

• Four bar stops for $30: Your ticket covers the guided crawl and entry into four bars, but not your cocktails or entry into Musso and Frank’s.
• Boardner’s has a strong story hook: Hear about its connection to I Love Lucy and a notorious 1940s murder case.
• Musso and Frank’s is a highlight from the outside: The tour discusses spirits linked to the historic restaurant, but admission is not included.
• Old Hollywood supplies the atmosphere: Stories connect the route with Chaplin, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, and other famous names.
• Paranormal stops break up the drinking: The Hollywood Wax Museum and Hollywood Toys and Costumes add ghost stories between bars.
• Dress carefully: Shorts, sleeveless shirts, and tank tops are a poor choice because at least one bar has a dress code.

A Hollywood pub crawl with a ghost-story twist

LA Ghosts Boos and Booze is less a haunted house attraction than a walking night out with supernatural stories woven through it. You move along Hollywood Boulevard, pause at bars, hear tales tied to famous people and old crimes, and then continue toward another place with a spooky reputation.

That format works well if you enjoy atmosphere more than proof. You will not be promised a guaranteed sighting or a staged scare around every corner. Instead, the guide uses Hollywood’s old buildings, celebrity connections, and reported paranormal encounters to give the route a darker mood.

The two-hour length is sensible. It gives you enough time to visit several places without turning the night into a full-scale bar marathon. It also keeps the walking manageable for most people who are comfortable on their feet, though the experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments according to the activity information.

You must be at least 21, and you should bring identification. A copy of your ID is accepted. The tour is conducted in English, so you will get the most from it if you are comfortable following spoken stories while walking and standing in busy public places.

Meeting the guide at Hollywood and Highland

The meeting point is outside Footlocker at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Your guide should be easy to spot, wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern.

That lantern is a useful bit of theater. It gives the group a clear meeting point and helps set the tone before you reach the first bar. Do not arrive at the exact departure time and expect a leisurely check-in. Hollywood Boulevard can be crowded, and finding a guide in a busy corner is easier when you have a few spare minutes.

The route takes place outdoors between stops, so wear comfortable shoes. The tour runs rain or shine. You will want clothing that works for walking but also meets the dress code at the more formal bar on the route.

Boardner’s, I Love Lucy, and a 1940s murder case

Boardner’s provides one of the most distinctive story stops. The tour connects the bar with I Love Lucy, then adds a much darker thread involving an infamous murder case from the 1940s.

That contrast is part of the appeal. Hollywood is often sold through movie stars and bright lights, but its older stories also include crime, rumor, and tragedy. Boardner’s lets the guide shift between entertainment history and a real-world mystery without leaving the pub-crawl setting.

I would pay close attention here if you enjoy the details behind familiar places. The stop is not simply a chance to buy a drink. It gives you a reason to look at the room and the building as part of Hollywood’s past.

Your admission into the bars is included, but drinks are not. That matters because the $30 price does not cover the final cost of the evening. You can control the budget by ordering modestly, but cocktails, tips, and any additional purchases will quickly push the total higher.

Musso and Frank’s, Chaplin, and Old Hollywood ghosts

Musso and Frank’s is one of Hollywood’s best-known old restaurants, and the tour uses it as a link to legendary figures such as Charlie Chaplin. Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe also enter the storytelling, giving you a sense of the stars associated with this stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.

There is an important catch: entry into Musso and Frank’s is not included. The tour can discuss the restaurant and its reported spirits, but you should not assume that your $30 ticket covers admission or a meal there.

That limitation may disappoint anyone expecting a full restaurant stop. On the other hand, it keeps the ticket price lower and allows the guide to use the location as part of a broader walk rather than making the whole evening depend on one venue.

I like this portion of the route because the ghost stories are tied to recognizable Hollywood names. You are not hearing disconnected tales in a generic haunted setting. You are walking through a district associated with the people who shaped classic American entertainment.

The experience is still designed for a general audience. If you want detailed film scholarship or a formal account of Hollywood architecture, this is not the right tour. The emphasis is on memorable stories, famous names, and a little night-time unease.

The Hollywood Wax Museum and Hollywood Toys and Costumes

Between the bars, the tour visits paranormal hotspots including the Hollywood Wax Museum and Hollywood Toys and Costumes. These locations keep the evening from becoming four separate drink stops with a ghost story added at the end.

The wax museum is an obvious match for tales about celebrity figures. It gives the guide a setting where famous faces and Hollywood mythology already fill the air. Hollywood Toys and Costumes adds a less expected stop, with reported bone-chilling encounters connected to the shop.

You may also have the option to rent an EMF detector. The device is meant to help you look for unusual readings during the walk. It does not guarantee a paranormal event, but it can make the group more involved than simply listening to the guide.

I would treat the detector as a playful extra rather than scientific equipment. The value comes from paying attention to the surroundings and sharing the suspense with the group. If your idea of a ghost tour requires controlled tests and documented evidence, this pub crawl may feel light. If you enjoy a bit of theater and open-ended mystery, it fits better.

How good is the $30 value?

At $30, the tour is reasonably priced for a guided two-hour walk with entry into four bars. You are paying for the guide’s stories, the organization of the route, and access to venues that may be awkward to visit as part of a self-guided night out.

The ticket does not include drinks, tips, or entry into Musso and Frank’s. That means you should think of $30 as the starting cost, not the complete price of the evening.

The value is strongest for you if you would already like to visit Hollywood bars and want a ready-made route. A guide can connect the venues, fill the walking time with stories, and point out places you might otherwise pass without noticing.

The value is weaker if you do not drink, dislike bar settings, or want a tour focused almost entirely on ghosts. You can still enjoy the walking and history, but several parts of the evening are built around ordering at a bar.

One useful detail comes from guide Bob’s approach. He received praise for offering good drink recommendations and for taking the group to bars that became increasingly classy. That suggests the evening may improve as it goes, with a more polished finish than opening stop. Guide quality can vary, so do not assume Bob will lead every departure, but the praise shows how much the right guide can add.

The social side of the evening

A pub crawl is a group activity, and that can shape your night as much as the ghost stories. You will be sharing bars, walking between stops, and listening while other people ask questions or order drinks.

Most of the available feedback is positive, including a top rating that called the experience phenomenal. The praise for Bob also points to a friendly, practical style that can make the evening more comfortable for people who do not know which drinks to choose.

There are also serious concerns. One person said a guide laughed when they asked about American figures they did not know and felt the tour was not inclusive to someone from Britain. Another person left early after racist remarks were made by another couple toward a Mexican member of the group.

You should not ignore those accounts. They do not prove every departure will have the same problem, but they show why a group tour can be unpredictable. If you want a quiet, private, or highly controlled experience, book a private activity instead, or choose a museum-based ghost tour with less social drinking.

The tour is conducted in English and centers on American entertainment history. That does not prevent international visitors from enjoying it, but you may need to ask questions if a name or event is unfamiliar. A respectful guide should welcome those questions.

Clothing, rules, and practical comfort

The dress code deserves attention. Avoid shorts, tank tops, and sleeveless shirts. One of the bars has a dress code, so casual beachwear could keep you from enjoying the full route.

Comfortable shoes are essential. You will walk along Hollywood Boulevard and stand at stops, so high heels or stiff shoes may become a nuisance after the first hour.

Smoking is not allowed, and video recording is prohibited. Bring your ID, with a copy accepted. The tour is for people 21 and older.

The activity information describes the tour as wheelchair accessible, but it also says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Those statements do not fully match. If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking or standing, contact US Ghost Adventures before booking and ask about the exact route, bar entrances, and time spent on foot.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option is useful if your Hollywood plans are still shifting.

Who will enjoy this Hollywood night out?

I would recommend this experience to adults who like three things at once: old Hollywood stories, casual drinking, and ghost folklore. It works especially well for friends looking for a different kind of evening on Hollywood Boulevard.

It is also a good choice if you want a guide to connect famous names with actual places. Hearing about Chaplin, Jean Harlow, or Marilyn Monroe while moving through the district gives the stories a stronger sense of place than reading a list of celebrities.

I would hesitate if you want a frightening attraction, a serious paranormal investigation, or a history tour with lots of dates and architectural detail. The tone is social and entertaining rather than academic.

I would also think twice if you dislike alcohol-centered activities. Drinks are optional, but the bars are central to the plan. You will get more from the evening if you are comfortable spending time in that setting.

Should you book LA Ghosts Boos and Booze?

Book it if you want a moderately priced Hollywood walk with four bars, Old Hollywood stories, and a few spooky stops. The $30 fee is fair for the route and bar access, as long as you budget separately for drinks and remember that Musso and Frank’s entry is not included.

Go in for the stories and the atmosphere, not a guaranteed ghost encounter. Wear proper clothes, arrive early at Footlocker near Hollywood and Highland, and keep your expectations flexible about the group and guide.

I would skip it if you need a highly structured history lesson, dislike pub crawls, or have mobility concerns that have not been clarified with the provider. For the right audience, though, it offers a fun way to see Hollywood after dark, with enough real stories and odd corners to keep the night interesting.

FAQ

How long is LA Ghosts Boos and Booze?

The haunted pub crawl lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $30 per person.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes the two-hour haunted pub crawl, a live English-speaking guide, and entry into four bars.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are not included, and you should budget extra for cocktails or other beverages.

Is entry into Musso and Frank’s included?

No. Entry into Musso and Frank’s is not included.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet outside Footlocker at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, California. The guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carries a lantern.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and avoid shorts, tank tops, and sleeveless shirts because one bar has a dress code.

Is the tour suitable for people under 21?

No. You must be at least 21 years old.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.