Haunted Houses in San Diego

SoCal scares by the coast

San Diego's haunted scene mixes historic haunted locations with full-scale commercial attractions. Below is every commercial haunted house in San Diego we know about, with dates, scare levels, ticket links and one-tap directions. Looking for yard displays and home haunts instead? Browse home haunts or check the full San Diego Halloween guide.

2 haunted attractions in San Diego

SeaWorld Howl O Scream
Commercial Haunts

SeaWorld Howl O Scream

500 Sea World Dr·San Diego CA·Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 1
Theme ParksScaryLive Actors
Haunted Trail San Diego Balboa Park
Commercial Haunts

Haunted Trail San Diego Balboa Park

San Diego CA·Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 1

San Diego haunted house FAQ

What are the best haunted houses in San Diego?

FrightSpot lists every haunted attraction in San Diego we can find, commercial haunted houses, mazes and immersive horror experiences, with dates, scare levels, ticket links and directions so you can compare them in one place.

When do San Diego haunted houses open?

Most haunted attractions open in mid-to-late September and run through Halloween night, with some extending into the first weekend of November. Each listing on FrightSpot shows exact dates and hours.

Are there family-friendly haunted attractions in San Diego?

Yes, alongside the intense haunts, San Diego has family-friendly home haunts, yard displays and pumpkin patches. Filter by the Family Friendly tag on FrightSpot to find them.

How do I find haunted houses near me in San Diego?

Open the FrightSpot Haunt Map and tap "Use My Location" to see every haunt near you, sorted by distance, with one-tap directions for a full night of scares.

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