Haunted Experiences Near Santa Monica 2026

14 haunted experiences near Santa Monica.

Santa Monica area hauntings range from major theme park events to immersive theatrical experiences. Consider a drive to Universal Studios Hollywood for elaborate productions, or investigate local, ticketed atmospheric events.

Those seeking free or family-friendly scares might find alternatives closer to home.

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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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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 25 Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl Santa Monica

Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.

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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 muddy and dark do haunted trails in Santa Monica really get?

After any October rain, genuinely muddy: ruts, slick boards, and standing water in low spots, all navigated by moonlight and minimal path lighting since darkness is the product. Wear boots or shoes you can hose off, keep both hands free, and step where the person ahead stepped. Phones stay pocketed, so let your eyes adjust for ten minutes instead of flashing a screen.

Which October weekend should we pick for haunted houses in Santa Monica?

The first two weekends of October have the shortest lines and full casts; the two weekends before Halloween are the longest waits of the year. If Halloween lands midweek, the Saturday before is peak everything. Late September soft-opening nights are the sleeper pick: small crowds, discounted tickets, and actors at full energy. Book the calm weekend and save the hype weekend for parties.

How can we do haunted season in Santa Monica on a budget?

Go on a weeknight or the first October weekend, when many haunts run $5-15 cheaper tickets or online promo codes. Combo passes covering multiple attractions at one park beat paying per haunt. Skip the fast pass by arriving at opening, eat before you go, and set a hard cap for the midway games and photo ops that quietly double the night's cost.

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