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Haunted Experiences Near Newport Beach 2026
10 haunted experiences near Newport Beach.
This season brings 9 local haunted attractions for those seeking a scare near Newport Beach. From immersive experiences further afield in Anaheim and Santa Ana to more localized ghost tours, there are experiences for various preferences.
If you’re after a larger-scale event, consider attractions in nearby cities. For a potentially more intimate or family-friendly outing closer to home, explore the other listings.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Spooky Stories @ Balboa/Marina Park
Newport Beach
Halloween tales and craft activities for children ages 3 to 8.
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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Newport Beach Halloween Party Pub Crawl
Newport Beach
Bar crawl across Newport Beach venues with themed drink specials and DJs.
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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Candlelight Laguna Beach: Halloween Classics
Laguna Beach
Spooky classics and horror themes performed by a live string quartet.
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Unique & Unusual
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Moonlight Masquerade Halloween Boutique
Corona del Mar
Venetian-inspired Halloween boutique featuring immersive themed rooms and curated seasonal curiosities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should we buy haunted house tickets in Newport Beach in advance or at the door?
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.
What age limits should we expect at haunted attractions in Newport Beach?
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.
Do the actors touch you inside haunted houses in Newport Beach?
At standard haunts, no: no-touch policies run both ways, so keep your hands off actors too, since shoving one is the fastest route to ejection. Touch only happens at attractions that advertise it and require a signed waiver or a glow marker that opts you in. If contact is a dealbreaker, confirm the policy on the ticket page before you buy.