Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl
Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
27 Halloween food, drink, and parties near Redondo Beach.
As the leaves turn and shadows lengthen, Redondo Beach and surrounding areas host a series of Halloween happenings. Expect themed parties and pub crawls stretching from Santa Monica to Marina del Rey. If you’re looking for a spirited evening out, consider a ticketed costume party or a lively bar crawl. For those preferring a more relaxed atmosphere, some events offer a chance to enjoy seasonal food and drinks in nearby Torrance or Los Angeles.
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Oktoberfest runs mid-September through mid-October, so early Halloween season doubles up: some venues run steins-and-costumes hybrid weekends, and beer gardens flip decor overnight. If you want both, do Oktoberfest the first two October weekends and save Halloween proper for the finale. Outdoor Oktoberfest tents get cold after dark by October, so bring the layer the Instagram photos skip.
For seated themed dinners, submit restrictions at booking and confirm by email a few days out, since prix-fixe kitchens plan counts in advance. At parties and crawls, assume the food is incidental, snack boards and late-night slices, and eat a safe real meal beforehand. Carry a backup bar for long nights, and check whether spooky cocktails hide allergens like egg white or nuts.
Price the specific perks, not the label: express entry is worth real money on peak Saturday when general lines hit an hour, and a guaranteed table transforms a night for a group that wants a home base. Drink tickets usually price out neutral. For a costume-contest crowd-watcher, GA plus early arrival buys the same night for half. Compare per-person, not per-tier.