The Santa Maria Inn is gearing up to host its third annual Halloween Hunt event on Wednesday evening.

From 6 to 8 p.m., the historic hotel will be opening its doors to the public for a night of Halloween festivities, including haunted hallways and special treats.

Santa Maria Inn front office manager Jimmy Motley told KSBY that the hotel— which dates back more than a century— is known for its historical charm.

"As we are historic property dating back from 1917, there has bound to be some type of history here on the property," Motley said. "Some may say room 221 is the sea captain's room, and the spirit still hangs around there."

The manager told KSBY that several guests have reported some spooky experiences inside the hotel.

"People just experience, you know, doors opened that guests m

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