If you are in the area or traveling to San Diego this October, take a look at some of these events for Halloween. Because San Diego’s weather is so mild in October, many of these sorts of events are held outdoors including one that is set in nature.
Haunted Trail in Balboa Park
Perhaps the best outdoor setting for a terror-filled experience, especially since the park is pretty scary at night any time! The spooky and dark trails are located in the Marston Point section of the Park which is east of Sixth Avenue and Juniper Street in Balboa Park. Look for the orange signs with the ghoulish writing to point you in the right direction.
The Haunted Trail in Balboa Park starts on September 25, 2009 and goes until October 31, 2009. This will allow plenty of time to get the living daylights scared out of you! The Haunted Trail is open from 7pm to 12 Midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 7pm to 11pm Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The monsters and witches take a break on Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26 and 27, 2009.
Admission: $14.99 per person
For more information, call: (619) 696-SCARE or buy your tickets online.
Please note: This experience is not recommended for gremlins younger than 10 years old.
Haunted Hotel
Rooms decorated to bring back the spirits of Hollywood horror films from the past, the hotel is situated in an old building that probably has stories of its own to tell. The Haunted Hotel is located at 424 Market Street in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The terror starts on September 25, 2009 and goes until October 31, 2009. Operating hours for the Haunted Hotel are: Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 1am and Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 11pm. The venue is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for October 26 & 27, 2009.
Admission: $14.99 per person with plenty of free street parking available since parking meters are not enforced after 6pm.
For more information, call: (619) 696-SCARE or buy your tickets online.
Please note: This experience is not recommended for gremlins younger than 10 years old.
Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Three haunted attractions await you; the House of Horror, the Haunted Hayride and The Chamber. Each dwelling is inhabited by terrifying creatures and scary scenes. Local actors play the part of the many ghouls and monsters that dwell in this very scary Scream Zone. Be prepared to scream your head off.
The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is open September 25 & 26th, October 2-4th, October 8-11th and October 15-18th. After that, the Scream Zone is open every night from October 22 until October 31st. The hours are as follows: Sundays-Thursdays are from 7pm to 11pm; Fridays & Saturdays from 7pm to Midnight.
Admission, Discounts & Parking
“Triple Haunt” – House of Horror, Haunted Hayride & The Chamber: $27.99
“Double Haunt” – The Chamber plus House of Horror or Haunted Hayride: $18.99
“Single Haunt” – House of Horror or Haunted Hayride: $14.99
There is no cost to enter The Scream Zone complex. Parents who aren’t planning on entering the attractions can have something to eat or drink while waiting for the kids.