Sunnydale Toy's R US Ghost photo
By Aaron Perez 4/15/2026 Image Credit: Stranger Dimensions @Dimentoid For generations of kids (and plenty of adults), walking into a Toys "R" Us meant entering a wonderland of endless possibility—bright lights, colorful packaging, and the distant sound of toy demos. But at one particular location in Sunnyvale, California, the magic went beyond the merchandise. From the day it opened in 1970 at 130 El Camino Real, the store gained a reputation as one of America's most famous haunted toy stores. Employees, customers, and even television crews reported strange occurrences that turned a retail paradise into a paranormal playground. The Land Before the Toys The story begins long before plastic action figures and stuffed animals filled the shelves. The property once belonged to the Murphy family, early California settlers. Martin Murphy Jr. established a large ranch and orchard in the area during the mid-1800s. Over time, the land transitioned ...