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Halloween Parties

The Wickedest Gatherings in San Diego

Halloween is here and it's time to leave the trick-or-treating to the kids. This Halloween, get ready to roam the streets and clubs of San Diego and have a ball at the wickedest Halloween parties in town.

HALLO-WINE AND SPIRITS PARTY

Tricks and Treats for Big Kids

Nightmare on Normal Street

When: Oct. 26, 2024
Guaranteed to be a fang-tastic evening filled with ghouls, goblins, monsters and spine chilling scares. You won't want to miss this year's Nightmare on Normal Street.

Black Pearl Halloween Yacht Party

When: Oct. 26, 2024
The Haunted Mansion on the Water with Open Bar & Complimentary Apps & amazing views makes this one of San Diego's Top Rated Halloween party cruises.

Halloween Party Cruise

When: Oct. 26, 2024
The Mission Bay adults-only party boat is packed with two live DJs pumping out spooky dance beats, a cash bar with delicious libations and snacks, as well as a photo booth to capture all your spirited shenanigans.

Heroes & Villains Halloween Bash

When: Oct. 26, 2024
At Hard Rock Hotel, destinies unfold and legends are born in an open-format night-club setting. Rise to Float for the ultimate rooftop party with headliner Sam Blacky above the new Gotham City as defenders of justice and agents of chaos come alive under the stars.

San Diego Zombie Crawl in the Gaslamp

When: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024
San Diego's Halloween Club Celebration is back this October with 5 days of costume insanity, DJ, live music, dining and entertainment during a self-guided party hop in downtown Gaslamp Quarter!

Joker Halloween Party Cruise

When: Nov. 2, 2024
It's that time of year to make the weekend all about YOUR Halloween ... And what better place to party dressed up as your favorite SuperHero or Villain (or any other creative costume you can think of), than on the Joker Halloween Party Cruise aboard the Inspiration MEGA Yacht.

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Haunted Houses and Tours

SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

When: Sept. 26 - Nov. 2, 2024
Howl-O-Scream arrives to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park you once knew into something sinister. When night falls and a carnival of horrifying creatures surrounds you, just try to put on a happy face.

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024
Located in San Diego's world famous Balboa Park, The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Make your way out of the eXperiment Maze before entering the mile long Trail through the grove of twisted pines and gnarled oaks.

The Haunted Amusement Park

When: Sept. 27 - Oct. 31, 2024
The Haunted Amusement Park is a HAUNTED Scare Trail set on the desolate grounds of the iconic San Diego Amusement park Marshal Scotty's Playland. The once joyful sounds of fun and laughter are now replaced with screams of terror as visitors make their way through the remnants of the carnival rides from the 1960's.

Haunted Harvest

When: Oct. 5,12,19 & 26, 2024
Special evenings in October at Fort Cross will entail some seasonal spooky fun, if you dare... with Jug Band Music, Hoedown, Ghost Stories, and Haunted Hayrides.

Sip & Scare Sunset Special

When: Oct. 5,12,19 & 26, 2024
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows across the tracks, the Sip & Scare Sunset Special sets off on its 45-minute spine chilling journey through the Campo back country.

A Haunting In Venice

When: Oct. 31, 2024
Celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of Venice on a gondala cruise through the eerie canals and spooky waterways of the Coronado Cays.

Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour

When: Year-round
Dying to take a ride on the dark side? Join us for a spirited & entertaining tour built on stories of history, mystery and legends of San Diego's past! Travel back in time with us and learn about the spirits of notorious wild characters like gunslingers, gamblers, and ladies of the night who lived and died in San Diego.

Haunted Happenings Tour

When: Year-round
Learn the official account of Kate Morgan's 1892 visit to The Del and why her spirit never left in this 45-minute ghostly tour of the resort. Walk in Kate's footsteps after dark as you uncover the mystery of her death, other spirits who haunt the hotel and ghostly guest encounters.

Haunted Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour

When: Year-round
Embark on a thrilling adventure through San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District with our Gaslamp Haunted Walking Tour. This captivating experience delves into the area’s dark past, blending spine-chilling ghost stories with true crime and rich history.

Old Town Haunted Paranormal Investigation

When: Year-round
Dare to join our Old Town Haunted Paranormal Investigation for a hair-raising experience! Witty guides will lead you through San Diego’s Old Town, unearthing ghostly tales and spine-chilling secrets with a side of laughter.

Whaley House

When: Year-round
Step into one of America's Most Haunted Houses and immediately feel a chill! See something out of the corner of your eye that you can't explain? Hear the sound of a ball bouncing off the wall but don't see it? This October, the Whaley House will be offering extended hours and the chance for you to have an actual paranormal encounter.

*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.

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Downtown After Sundown

During the day San Diego's lifestyle might revolve around the beaches and outdoor recreation, but after dark the city comes alive in sizzling nightclubs where live music and hot DJs turn up the volume on a crowd that knows how to party.

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Bars and Lounges

From upscale to dive bars - find your perfect watering hole. San Diego's bars are as diverse as the neighborhoods that surround them and a great place to sip and socialize with locals.

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Discover San Diego's Craft Beer Scene

San Diego's meteoric rise as a craft beer capital has added an exciting element to the community, with more than 150 breweries, plus brew pubs and tasting rooms scattered across the county.

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Award-Winning Restaurants

Bring your curiosity and a big appetite. For food lovers, what you eat can be just as important as what you do on your vacation. San Diego's culinary community understands this passion and delivers.

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Find Your Halloween Fun

Mild autumn breezes in San Diego usually echo the region's welcoming spirit, but as the end of October approaches a spooky wind sweeps in and strange things begin to go bump in the night. From family-friendly fright fests and historically-haunted tours, to terror-filled scream zones and wild, trick-or-treat parties, Halloween in San Diego is crazy fun for ghouls and kids of all ages.

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Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

The wait leading up to chocolate bliss can be torture, but there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate the spooktacular Halloween fun in San Diego throughout the month of October!

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Haunted Houses, Trails and Hotels

As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, our dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed rise again for their unwelcome annual visit. If you're brave or foolish enough to greet them in person, head out to one of these haunted houses and trails throughout San Diego county.

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Pumpkin Patches

Fall in San Diego means warm days, cool nights, Halloween fun and, of course, pumpkin patches! Browse the list below to find the perfect pumpkin patch near you.

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Haunted Harvest

Oct 5 - Oct 26, 2024

Special evenings in October at Fort Cross will entail some seasonal spooky fun, if you dare... October 5, 12, 19, 26

Hayride Reservations Available at 8:00, 8:30 pm (depending on the date)

Activities include: Jug Band Music, Hoedown, Ghost Stories, and Haunted Hayride

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Joker Halloween Party Cruise

Nov 2, 2024

t's that time of year to make the weekend all about YOUR Halloween ... And what better place to party dressed up as your favorite SuperHero or Villain (or any other creative costume you can think of), than on the Joker Halloween Party Cruise aboard the Inspiration MEGA Yacht.

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SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

Sep 26 - Nov 2, 2024

Spine-tingling thrills, re-imagined haunts and mind-bending performances which guests can experience from September 26 to November 2 on select dates. San Diego’s largest Halloween nighttime event promises to be more terrifying than ever before. This year, SeaWorld has elevated every single element of Howl-O-Scream creating an unmatched experience of eerie entertainment, hair-raising shows, and a variety of delectably daring food and drink options. Beyond every corner, in every nook and cranny sits an enhanced scare or scene from prior years. 

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Halloween Party Cruise

Oct 26, 2024

Get ready for a wicked good time on a Halloween cruise on Mission Bay! Show off your spine-chilling style with a creative costume and sip on a Halloween-inspired welcome cocktail. The adults-only party boat is packed with two live DJs pumping out spooky dance beats, a cash bar with delicious libations and snacks, as well as a photo booth to capture all your spirited shenanigans.

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Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

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Haunted Houses, Trails and Hotels

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Haunted Harvest

Oct 5 - Oct 26, 2024
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Joker Halloween Party Cruise

Nov 2, 2024
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SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream

Sep 26 - Nov 2, 2024
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Halloween Party Cruise

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San Diego’s Fang-tastic Chauffeured Winery Tour

San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
Valid: Oct 11 - Oct 31, 2024

We are offering a  SPOOKY GIFT on the Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure throughout the month of October. Howl you doin’, good lookin’? Trying to come on down to San Diego this...

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Bayside Booze & Bites 

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Valid: Nov 13, 2023 - ongoing

Join us for some Booze & Bites at Humphreys Half Moon Inn! Treat yourself to a tasty appetizer, enjoy delicious sips, and soak up beautiful bay views at Humphreys SoCAL Dining &...

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Kids Go Free to SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego
Valid: Aug 2 - Oct 31, 2024

Kids Go FREE is back at SeaWorld San Diego! Get one free child ticket with purchase of one full price adult ticket now through October 31, using this special offer...

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