Haunted Experiences Near South San Francisco 2026

9 haunted experiences near South San Francisco.

San Francisco hosts several major Halloween attractions, from the large-scale SuperNatural at the California Academy of Sciences to adult-oriented experiences like Hexed Haunted Experience at Terror Vault.

For those preferring an outing beyond the city, locations in Alameda offer events such as Halloween at the USS Hornet Museum and the Ship of Spirits paranormal dinner.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 44 South San Francisco Halloween Extravaganza South San Francisco

Family-friendly celebration encouraging visitors of all ages to wear costumes.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 28 Fairmont Hotel San Francisco MEGA Halloween Party San Francisco

Five themed rooms and 10 DJs for a mega Halloween party

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 7 Chamber Music Stowe Fall Concert - Schubertiade II Stowe

Live performance of Schubert's Cello Quintet in the Mozart Room.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 7 San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour San Francisco

San Francisco's longest-running haunted walking tour through historic Pacific Heights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should we buy haunted house tickets in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco?

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 South San Francisco?

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.

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