It”s that time of year – the days grow shorter, the weather grows colder and our dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed rise again for their unwelcome annual visit. If you”re brave or foolish enough to say hello to them, head out to one of these haunted houses and trails throughout San Diego county.
Just remember the words of Frederick Loren (Vincent Price) as you enter – Once, the door is locked, there is no way out…
The Scream Zone
Get ready for three horrifying experiences at San Diego County”s largest haunted attraction. The Scream Zone features the House of Horror with rooms filled with terrifying scenes and scares lurking at every turn, take the Haunted Hayride through the haunted barns on the Del Mar racetrack and walk through The Chamber with the largest spinning tunnel in San Diego. New this year is the Zombie Paintball Safari…test your aim under pressure!
Note: The Scream Zone is designed for a teen and older audience.
Where: Del Mar Fair Grounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: September 27 – November 2, 2013
Cost: $15-$30
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The Haunted Hotel
Named one of the top 13 haunted houses in America by Haunt World magazine, The Haunted Hotel is one of San Diego”s longest running haunted houses. Do you you dare ride the Hellevator to who knows where, explore Freddy Krueger”s workshop, and visit rooms inspired by Legion and Shutter Island? Ride the moving Subway and meet the night riders, and try to escape the virus outbreak in the Zombie office. The heart-pounding effects are so real, you”ll be screaming for your life as you try to find the way out.
Note: No pregnant women, infants, or children being carried will be allowed entry. Not recommended for children under 10.
Where: 424 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
When: September 27 – November 2, 2013
Closed Monday & Tuesday except for 10/28 and 10/29
Cost: $15-$27
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
If walking through haunted houses isn”t your thing, take a stroll through Balboa Park that you”ll never forget. The mile-long Haunted Trail has plenty of spine-tingling sights and sounds that will leave you trembling amongst the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. In addition to the trail, your can make your way best online casino through “The eXperiment,” a maze that shows what can happen when Mother Nature takes her eye off the ball for even just a second.
Note: No pregnant women, infants, or children being carried will be allowed entry. Not recommended for children under 10.
Where: 6th & Juniper at Marston Point, San Diego, CA 92103
When: September 27 – November 2, 2013
Closed Monday & Tuesday except for 10/28 and 10/29
Cost: $15-$32
The Savage House
Out in San Diego”s East County sits what was once a secure warehouse containing a laboratory designed to collect research data on the infected. The infected now roam free throughout the building. Get yourself lost in the hallways of this zombie infested warehouse as you navigate through 10,000 sq ft of terror. Are you brave enough to make it through? Brave enough to survive?
If you make it through alive, check out The Museum full of characters, vehicles and props from some of your favorite horror movies.
Note: Attraction is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12 years old.
Where: Grossmont Center Mall – 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
When: October 3 – November 2, 2013
Cost: $11-$17. Museum Admission – $3
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Escape from Ghastley Manor (Monster Manor)
Are you prepared to run for your life against hordes of the Undead? Can your heart handle coming face to face with the dark and twisted members of the Ghastley family? This year, you will be taken into the very depths of the Ghastley Family Manor, making your way through dark corridors, sinister rooms, and an army of the Living Dead.
Note: Monster Manor is targeted towards for ages 13 .
Where: 8235 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
When: October 18-19, 25-26 and October 31 – November 1, 2013
Cost: $10-$13
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The Whaley House
Step into one of America”s Most Haunted Houses and immediately feel a chill! See something out of the corner of your eye that you can”t explain? Hear the sound of a ball bouncing off the wall but don”t see it? Throughout October, the Whaley House will be offering special tours, extended hours and the chance for you to have an actual paranormal encounter.
Where: 2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
When: October 4-31, 2013
Cost: Prices vary by event
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Family Friendly Haunted Houses
Have a small goblin or ghoulish princess that wants to get into the Halloween spirit? Buckle them onto the broomstick and fly over to family friendly haunted houses at LEGOLAND”s Brick or-Treat-Trail or Belmont Park”s Boomont Manor.
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Are there any San Diego haunted houses that you will never return to out of fright? Warn us and others in the comments below! 🙂