Santa Monica Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties 2026

25 Halloween food, drink, and parties in Santa Monica and nearby.

As Halloween approaches, Santa Monica and surrounding areas present a mix of celebrations. From lively pub crawls in Santa Monica itself to exclusive parties in Los Angeles districts, find your ideal night out.

Consider the bustling energy of ticketed bar crawls or perhaps a more localized atmosphere. For those venturing slightly further afield, options extend to nearby Marina del Rey for a unique cruise experience.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 20 Absolutely Halloween! Santa Monica

Heartwarming musical family theatre production about saving the Halloween World.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 15 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood Universal City

Features eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram, and scare zones.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 17 The Dollface Dames Halloween Spooktacular Santa Monica

Burlesque and variety show featuring aerial, fire, and blacklight acts.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 39 West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval West Hollywood

Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should we budget for costumes and makeup before going out in Santa Monica?

Double your estimate: full face paint runs 45-90 minutes, group looks need staging, and every latex prosthetic has a learning curve. Do a full trial run a week early, timed, and photograph the result so night-of is assembly, not invention. Set a hard leave-time alarm, pre-book the ride, and remember makeup removal supplies matter at 2 am more than you think.

Should we host a Halloween party or go out in Santa Monica?

Cost per person flips around group size: for six-plus people, hosting, decor, a signature punch, snacks, splits cheaper than tickets, drinks, and rides for everyone, and you control the guest list and playlist. Going out wins for meeting people, production value, and zero cleanup. The hybrid is the veteran move: pregame party at home, then one ticketed event as the centerpiece.

How do we actually win a costume contest at a Santa Monica Halloween party?

Judges reward recognition-plus-craft: a concept the room gets in two seconds, executed with visible effort. Group and couples themes outscore solo store kits, movement gags and lights win crowd votes, and puns split the room but stick in memory. Practically: confirm entry time and format at arrival, be near the stage before judging, and build a costume you can dance in.

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