Haunted Experiences Near Venice 2026

14 haunted experiences near Venice.

As Halloween approaches, Venice and surrounding areas transform with frightful experiences. From grand-scale productions like Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights to more intimate, themed haunts, the season offers diverse scares.

Consider whether you seek an immersive, ticketed event or a more accessible gathering. The choices extend across districts, with some attractions situated within Los Angeles proper and others requiring a short drive.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 22 Marina Spooktacular Marina del Rey

Harbor festival featuring family games, live illusionists, and a blackout terror maze.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 26 Haunted Blood Vessel Halloween Party Cruise Marina Del Rey

Vampire-themed yacht party with three decks and two live DJs.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 17 Landmark's Nuart Theatre - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Los Angeles

Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 37 Beach Pumpkins Paint and Sip with Nicole Los Angeles

Beginner painting class on a 16x20 canvas to take home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can teens go to a haunted house in Venice without a parent?

Many haunts admit teens 13-17 without an adult but require a parent-signed waiver, sometimes completed online beforehand; extreme attractions stay 18+ regardless. Confirm the waiver process, closing time, and pickup point before dropping teens off, and set a phone check-in for when they exit each attraction. Weeknights are a calmer first solo trip than a packed late-October Saturday.

How muddy and dark do haunted trails in Venice 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 Venice?

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.

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