Home Haunts in San Francisco
Bay Area yard haunts and decorated homes
Bay Area home haunts lean theatrical — fog-soaked Victorians, projection displays and hand-built walk-throughs, most of them free to visit. Below is every San Francisco-area home haunt and decorated home we know about, with addresses, dates and directions. Looking for ticketed haunted houses instead? Browse commercial haunted houses.
1 home haunt near San Francisco
The Pirates of Swainsons Cove
San Francisco home haunt FAQ
What is a home haunt?
A home haunt is a Halloween display or walk-through haunted house built by a family in their own front yard or garage — not a commercial attraction. Most San Francisco home haunts are free, run by neighbors, and open only a handful of nights around Halloween.
Are home haunts in San Francisco free?
Almost always yes. Home haunts are passion projects, so there's rarely a ticket. Some collect canned goods or donations for charity — each FrightSpot listing notes it when they do.
When are San Francisco home haunts open?
Most open the last two weeks of October, with the biggest nights on the weekend before Halloween and on Halloween itself. Every listing on FrightSpot shows the exact dates and hours the haunt is running.
How do I find home haunts near me in San Francisco?
Open the FrightSpot Haunt Map and tap "Use My Location" to see every home haunt near you sorted by distance, with one-tap directions and multi-stop routes so you can hit several in one night.
How do I add my San Francisco home haunt?
Submit it free on FrightSpot. Home haunts are listed at no cost — add your address, dates and a photo and it goes on the map after a quick review.