Halloween Haunted Houses 2022: Guide To Ghoulish Best In San Diego Co.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout the San Diego region and nearby.

Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

And to all haunt fans, have a frighteningly good time, from Patch!

If we missed your haunt, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com. Also, always double-check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

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BUENA PARK:

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott's Berry Farm. "With unimaginable new scares & terrifying twists for its 49th frightful year."

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CARLSBAD:

OCT. 1-31: Haunted Corn Maze: Strawberry Co. Open only Fridays & Saturdays, if you need a good scare.

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CORONADO:

OCT. 1-31: Haunted Happenings Tours: Hotel Del Coronado. "Uncover mystery of Kate Morgan's 1892 death, other spirits who haunt the hotel & ghostly guest encounters."

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DEL MAR:

OCT. 6-31: 'Scream Zone' - Halloween Haunt: Fairgrounds. Just to know before you go: "Scream Zone is assembled from a collection of body parts, roughly stitched together into two terrifying haunts & other monstrous attractions."

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EL CAJON:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: Haunted Amusement Park & Scare Trail: Marshal Scotty's Playland. Does it get more frightening than an abandoned amusement park?

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ENCINITAS:

OCT. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Scout Troop's Halloween Haunted Hotel & Trail of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & more.

OCT. 21-23 & 28-30: Haunted Ghost Town At Heritage Ranch. Meet the murderous mother-in-law, her evil son, grave diggers, stagecoach drivers, scarecrows & more. Family-friendly tours offered, too.

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JULIAN:

OCT. 14-31: The Haunted Forest - Spooktacular Walk: Banner Ranch Julian. "Graveyards, ghosts, and ghouls galore!" Suggested for ages 10+.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

OCT. 15: Bracken Fern Manor & Tudor House Lockdown: Paranormal Investigation. For the super brave, there's a blindfolded, solitary challenge, too.
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OLIVENHAIN:

OCT. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Scout Troop's Halloween Haunted Hotel & Trail of Terror. A beloved community event for 22 years with treats, games & more.

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SAN DIEGO:

SEPT. 1-OCT. 31: Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tours. Spine-chilling stroll with tales of sinister spirits, disease, death, espionage & murder.

SEPT. 16-OCT. 31: SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. Fear factor amps up with new haunted houses & scare zones.

SEPT. 23-OCT. 31: The Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park. Two haunts at one location: eXperiment Maze; or mile-long, terrifying, outdoor trail. Your choice!

SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: The Haunted Hotel Disturbance Mission Valley. "Three of the creepiest haunts you’ve ever imagined."

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SANTA YSABEL:

OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Fort Cross Haunted Hayrides, Ghost Stories & Hoedown. A seasonal event with creepy side & spooky fun.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Summon your scream squad! "Terror Tram," "The Horrors of Blumhouse," "The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare" and, or course, Michael Myers await.
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FOR A STATEWIDE, SPOOKY GUIDE: Haunted Houses 2022: Guide To The Ghoulish Best In California

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