Haunted Museum 2026
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9 haunted experiences near Manhattan Beach.
Manhattan Beach area Halloween events span several nearby cities, offering diverse experiences. If you're seeking immersive escapes like those at The Orphanage in Los Angeles, or prefer outdoor adventures such as the Halloween Haunted Trail in Griffith Park, there are attractions spread across the region.
Community carnival with games, a haunted house, and a costume parade.
Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.
Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
It varies wildly: purpose-built indoor haunts often have step-free routes, while trails, barns, and hayride fields involve gravel, mud, stairs, and tight turns. Email or call ahead and ask specifically about surface type, pinch points, and whether a companion can walk the route first. Many haunts offer a daytime lights-on visit or a modified path if you arrange it in advance.
Buy online for the last two October weekends, when marquee haunts genuinely sell out timed slots by mid-afternoon; door sales that late mean the worst windows or none. Early October weeknights are safe for walk-ups and sometimes cheaper at the box office. Online buyers also skip a separate ticket line, which alone can save 30 minutes on peak nights.
Most full-intensity haunts recommend 12 or 13 and up, and some enforce a hard minimum with ID or a signed parent waiver. Extreme haunts are usually 18+. Under-10 kids do better at farm haunts with daytime lights-on hours. Call or check the FAQ page before driving out; door staff can and do turn away underage visitors even with a parent present.