Isla Vista Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Isla Vista and surrounding areas
Come Halloween 2026, Isla Vista fills its gathering spots with haunted trails, pumpkin patches, and ghost tours. Near UCSB and the coastal paths, autumn lights and ocean air create an energetic setting for eerie walking tours and seasonal activities. Hallowheels adds a distinctive local event to the October calendar. Halloween parties, autumn festivals, and family-friendly pumpkin outings give visitors different ways to enjoy the season. Isla Vista’s lively atmosphere makes it easy to move from daytime fun into a spirited night.
Find the best Isla Vista Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Isla Vista by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Tons of pumpkins and a corn maze.
Food, Drink, and Parties
All-access crawl to 10+ bars and nightclubs
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
50th-anniversary celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Haunted Experiences
Southern California's largest indoor haunted house with 12 haunts.
Unique & Unusual
Vibrant Dia de los Muertos street festival with Lowrider Carshow
Editor's Picks
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Reign of Terror Haunted House
(Thousand Oaks)
Southern California's largest indoor haunted house with 12 haunts.
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Santa Barbara Zombie Crawl
(Santa Barbara)
All-access crawl to 10+ bars and nightclubs
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Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
(Camarillo)
Dog costume and best trick contests
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Camarillo Old Town Boo Fest
(Camarillo)
Annual Halloween street festival with trick-or-treating and costume contest.
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28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms
(Moorpark)
Gigantic pumpkin patch and pick-your-own experience.
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Thousand Oaks Haunted Trail & Costume Contest
(Thousand Oaks)
Spooky haunted trail and costume contest
Isla Vista Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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