Here are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in San Diego.
Don your haunted Hollywood best for Estancia La Jolla's Silver Screen Soirée on Oct. 26. PHOTO BY EMILIE BLANC
Estancia's Silver Screen Soirée
Head to Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, for this night of cinematic spooky fun. Enter a world of delightful darkness, where disturbingly delicious food and beverage offerings, freakishly fun performances and other haunting surprises will have you feeling the Halloween spirit. Tickets start at $115 per person and are available here.
Howl-O-Scream and SeaWorld Spooktacular
Make a spooky splash at SeaWorld San Diego when the park is transformed by night at Howl-O-Scream with haunted houses, scare zones, spooky entertainment and terror-filled rides through Nov. 2. Pick your poison at sinister bars throughout the park and toast to a night that's sure to raise hairs. If you prefer treats to tricks, bring the little ones along for fun during the day at SeaWorld Spooktacular. Enjoy a Halloween dance party, hay rides, photo opportunities with costumed characters and a themed candy trail for trick-or-treating.
Head to Legoland California Resort for this signature Halloween event that takes place on select dates through the end of October. It's all about fun for the whole family during the annual Monster Party featuring not-so-scary characters, live entertainment, themed rides and plenty of trick-or-treating. Let the little ones dress up and explore the Wacky Witch Trail and Lord Vampyre's Fangtastic Forest as they collect treats, or dance the night away at The Monster Rock Off.
Pick your poison on Halloween at the Monster Movie Mixer at Books & Records. PHOTO BY KIMBERLY MOTOS
Monster Movie Mixer at Books & Records
On Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight, Books & Records invites ghoulish guests to enjoy spooky sips, monstrous bites, a costume contest and live music in Banker's Hill. Buy tickets here.
The Gondola Company’s Haunting in Venice Cruises
As Halloween approaches, The Gondola Company’s Haunting in Venice cruises offer a uniquely eerie experience on the canals of Coronado Cays. From Oct. 27 to 31, guests can embark on 50-minute voyages led by masked gondoliers, with organ music setting a chilling mood. It's the perfect ride for couples seeking a romantic scare or groups looking for seasonal fun.
Fall Flicks at Catamaran Resort
As the autumn chill settles in, the Catamaran Resort will transform Mission Bay into a cinematic paradise with its Fall Flicks series. Taking advantage of San Diego’s mild autumn weather, the resort will host complimentary family friendly Movies on the Bay for guests every Friday night at sunset through Oct. 25.
The ghost of guest Kate Morgan strolls the grounds at Hotel del Coronado. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL DEL CORONADO
Halloween at Hotel del Coronado
Frightful fun awaits all month long at the historic Hotel del Coronado. First, head to the beach for a nightly Ghost Roast Oct. 1 through 31, where you’ll receive a visit from The Del’s resident ghost, Kate Morgan, as you roast s’mores at your moonlit fire pit. For further background on the mysterious Miss Morgan, book a Paranormal Tour (Oct. 21) to find out why Kate checked in during 1892 and never checked out. Thrill seekers will also enjoy An Evening with the Spirits on Oct. 11 and 26, which will culminate in a Victorian-style séance. If you prefer treats to tricks, carve pumpkins with your loved ones on select dates between Oct. 18 and 30 on The Del’s Founders Lawn. Happy hauntings!
Seasonal Movies at Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero
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Sip four different Halloween-inspired cocktails at Lionfish Coastal Cuisine. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLIQUE HOSPITALITY
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine’s Spooky Spirits
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at Pendry San Diego is stirring up some scary fun with its limited-time Spooky Spirits menu. From Oct. 24 to 31, guests can indulge in festive cocktails like the gin-based Pretty Poison or the charcoal-infused Black Widow, while a decadent Chocolate Skull dessert awaits for Dia de los Muertos celebrations on Nov. 1 and 2.
Trick-or-Treat on India Street
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of gathering candy on Halloween, and Little Italy is ready to welcome costumed creatures of all ages to its Trick-or-Treat on India Street event. Taking place Friday, Oct. 27, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., the annual gathering invites little witches, wizards and their families to get dressed up and stop by participating businesses to receive candies and treats. A map of the haunts involved will be available at the Piazza della Famiglia. See you there!
Hop aboard the spookiest sail in San Diego this Oct. 26, boarding at Bahia Resort Hotel; PHOTO COURTESY OF EVANS HOTELS
Head to Bahia Resort Hotel at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, to board the William D. Evans Sternwheeler for a night of Freddy Kreuger-themed fun in San Diego’s Mission Bay. Two live DJs will set the mysterious mood for the night ahead as you pick your poison from the drink- and snack-filled cash bar. Ghouls and gals must be over 21 to attend, and reservations are required. Plan your costumes wisely—this party is sure to make waves.
Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch at Belmont Park
Belmont Park’s Plunge waterpark will be transformed with hundreds of floating pumpkins at this family friendly party on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bring the kiddos for a swim, games, prizes, treats and plenty of fun in a glowing, neon setting.
Spooky concoctions await at the Black Lagoon Pop-up at Seven Grand. PHOTO COURTESY OF RHC
Black Lagoon Pop-Up at Seven Grand
Through Nov. 3, cocktail enthusiasts and Halloween lovers can experience the eerie enchantment of Black Lagoon at Seven Grand. The globally acclaimed pop-up, making its San Diego debut, will transform the bar into a spine-chilling haunt, featuring a bewitchingly curated menu of Halloween-themed libations crafted by bar maestros Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes. Don't miss the Hex Appeal made with Fords Gin and honeydew cordial.
BooFront Pet Costume Contest at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Dress your pups up for the Hilton San Diego Bayfront's BooFront Pet Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Open to guests and the public, the event will be hosted in partnership with San Diego Humane Society and offer participants 20% off lunch at Hudson & Nash. The grand-prize pup and owner will win a $100 F&B credit to Hudson & Nash, which will be serving spooky seasonal cocktails all month long.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Join the Downtown Chula Vista Association on Nov. 2 for its Día de los Muertos Celebration. Known as the Day of the Dead, the Mexican tradition honors late loved ones through live music, festive fare and more. Stroll along Third Ave. to discover store discounts, food samples, crafts for the kids, live music and dance performances, themed photo opportunities and more. Join the fun by dressing in traditional Catrín costuming, and honor your loved one by placing a photo of them on the community altar.
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