Last Sunday I visited Sunnyside Cemetery in Long Beach California. It has a stereotypical spooky graveyard aesthetic. The place is over 108 years old, it has a lot those classic headstones that stand upright, large leafless trees, and stone carved statues; it’s incredibly Cinematic. Don’t let the scenery put you off too much if you are not into Gothic grave design, because despite looking a bit scarry the atmosphere is very peaceful. If you need a quiet place to gather your thoughts, or are looking for a romantic picnic spot where you and your partner can enjoy in relative privacy, then Sunnyside Cemetery is good option.

Sadly, Sunnyside Cemetery is at risk shutting down. They have been struggling financially since the mid 90’s. The owner at the time stole over half of the cemeteries funds and used the money to finance his hedonistic lifestyle. Additionally, the cemetery is out of space to burry people, so the only way they make money is through special events like historical tours and horror movie viewings.

They have a gofundme set up if you want to help them out. However, if you are interested in seeing this cemetery I suggest you plan a visit soon because it might not be an option in the future.