San Diego Halloween Guide: Haunted Hotels

Haunted Places for BIG Kids

Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Located at Marston Point, just east of 6th and Juniper in Balboa Park.
For more information call 619-696-SCARE
Dates/Hours:
September 26 - November 1, 2009
Friday and Saturday 7:00pm - 12:00p.m., Sunday,Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
Also Open: Monday October 27th and Tuesday October 28th 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
Tickets:
$14.99
Not recommended for children 10 years of age or younger.

Haunted Hotel
424 Market St. on the corner of Fourth and Market, in the Heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
For more information call 619-696-SCARE
Dates/Hours:
September 25 - October 31, 2009
Friday and Saturday 6:00p.m. - 1:00a.m., Sunday,Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
Also Open: Monday October 27 and Tuesday October 28 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
Tickets:
$14.99 at the door.
Not recommended for children 10 years of age or younger.

Scream Zone at the Del Mar "Scaregrounds"
Del Mar Scaregrounds,on the Green Lot on the far west side near the training track. Enter through the Solana Gate, off Via de la Valle between the Coast Highway and Jimmy Durante Boulevard.
For more information call 858.792.4252
Hours:
September 25-26, October 2-4, 8-11, 15-18, 2009 & October 22- 31
Friday and Saturday 7:00pm - midnight, 7:00p.m. - 11:00p.m., other days (when open)
Tickets:
Triple (Combo) Haunt: House of Horror, Haunted Hayride & Chamber of Chills — $27.99
Double Haunt: Chamber of Chills plus House of Horror or Haunted Hayride — $18.99
Single Haunt: House of Horror or Haunted Hayride — $14.99

Pardee Homes' Monster Manor - Night Haunt
8235 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA. In the Target Shopping Center
Hours:
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009
7:00 p.m. - Closing
Tickets:
$12.00 per person

Balboa Park-Wide Halloween Family Day
Balboa Park is the place to be this Halloween for safe, family-friendly adventures as 15 museums open their doors free to children as part of a park-wide Family Day on Saturday, October 31. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free of charge with a paid adult admission, and together families can enjoy a rich variety of hands-on activities, music, performances, and special programs, all free with museum admission.

Dia De Los Muertos
Bazaar del Mundo
4133 Taylor Street. San Diego, CA | 619.296.3266
There's no need to cross the border to celebrate "Dia de Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead)! Elaborately decorated altars honoring the dead will be displayed in the courtyard of the Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Casa Guadalajara in Old Town San Diego and at Casa de Pico in La Mesa during the annual Celebration October 26-November 4. This Hispanic tradition is a time to remember past family and loved ones. Colorful displays of hand-made paper cutouts, wood, terra cotta and papier-mâché Day of the Dead decorations have been used in these Mexican celebrations for generations.
Dates:
October 31 - November 2, 2009

Ghost Tours

Ghostly Limo Tour
Are you ready to make that first step into another world? Are you up for an adventure into history? Ghostly history? Can you escape with us as we spend the evening exploring the darker and more frightening parts of San Diego's past?. Rated PG-13. Meeting at the William Heath Davis House.
Hours:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting at 6:30pm

Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
Experience the Beauty and Excitement of “America’s Finest City” after dark on the Tour of San Diego by night. Step aboard our Ghost Coach and Rest in Peace on a City-Wide Storytelling Adventure that’s sure to ‘Raise your Spirits.’

Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour

Internationally Certified Ghost Hunter & Paranormalists Phinius G. Ashcroft & Herbert Tillinghast take you on a one hour “plus” tour through the revitalized Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. You will stroll under antique streetlights & past brick faced buildings & hear the tales of the men & women that died here... and never left.. Meeting at the William Heath Davis House located at 4th and Island.
Hours:
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and start at 7:30pm.

Ghost Tours at the Whaley House
2482 San Diego Ave. San Diego, C
For more information call 619.297.75A11

Ghoulish Fun - for YOUNG Kids
(under the age of 13 and above)

Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival
Parade: El Cajon Blvd. & College Ave.
Carnival: Clay Park @ Art Street; 11 a.m.- 6p.m.
This FREE spooktacular family-friendly event, brought to you by the College Area Business Improvement District, will feature its renowned parade followed by its redefined carnival. The Boo! Parade travels along El Cajon Boulevard through the heart of the college neighborhoods, integrating residents, businesses and organizations around San Diego State University. Get lured into the Halloween spirit and engulf yourself in amazing costumes, floats, marching bands and much more! 11 a.m. parade, Carnival at noon - 6 p.m.
Dates:
October 24, 2009

Halloween in the Village
Downtown Del Mar on Camino Del Mar between 15th and 11th Streets
Ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses and anything in between are invited to attend Halloween in the Village, an annual family event. Activities for the free community event include face painting, arts and crafts activities, balloon art, juggling and magic show, trick or treating, a costume contest for children, and new this year, a costume contest for pets, as well as much more.
Dates:
Sunday, October 25th from 2pm - 5pm

Creepy Activities at Del Mar
Del Mar Businesses will be in the scary spirit of the holiday with treats for kids and decorated window displays for all to shop and enjoy. Also visit the Del Mar Library for more fun!
Dates:
Thursday, October 29 from 2pm - 5pm

Haunted Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA. - 858.534.7336
Enjoy three nights of science gone awry as you encounter creeps from the deep and experiments with wacky, mad scientists. Explore the aquarium for tricky-treats, slimy encounters, spooky activities, and monstrous live music. Be sure to wrap your hands and minds around the horrors of life without water in the new exploration courtyard. Put your knowledge and skills to the test in the maze of haunted activities. RSVP: 858.534.7336
Hours:
October 23 & 24, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets:
Members $12; public $15

Haunted Puppet Guild
Located in the Pan American area of balboa park where you will also find the Aerospace, Automotive and Hall of Champion's Sports Museums. - Puppet Theater Hotline 619.544.9203
Little ones enjoy the lighter haunting at Balboa Park Puppet Guild at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater.

Dates:
October 14-18, 2009
Witches Brew
That wacky witch whips up a batch of her energizing potion which has strange but funny effects. Un-scary, fun for all ages. 760.757.9759

Oct 21 - Oct 25, 2009
Magic Purple Potion
An old witch tries to regain her youth with a special potion. Weird things happen as other characters sneak a sample of the potion. Clever jokes, music and illusions will delight

October 28- Nov. 1, 2009
The Polka Dot Ghost - Tommy the Ghost has a big problem and needs your help getting ready for the big night. Witches, dragon, ghosts and magic will make this the perfect show for all ages. Pre-schools welcome. 619.280.8598

Brick-or-Treat Trail
LEGOLAND California - 1 LEGO Drive Carlsbad, CA - 760.918.5346
Celebrate Halloween at LEGOLAND® California with safe trick-or-treating on the kid-sized Brick-or-Treat Trail.
Hours:
October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 from 11am - 4 :00pm trick-or-treaters 12 and under can gather goodies

Brick-or-Treat Party Night
Monsterously fun Park areas are open till 8p.m. including Castle Hill, the Imagination Zone and Miniland U.S.A. In addition to rides, shows and attractions in the areas, your little ghosts and goblins will enjoy special activities like the LEGO Candy Corn Scavenger Hunt at the Haunted Hideaways, a LEGO® brick pumpkin build and a nighttime costume contest with a prize for the best after dark costume.
Hours:
October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2009 from 5pm - 9pm

Pardee Homes' Monster Manor - Lite Frite, a Treasure Haunt
8235 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA. In the Target Shopping Center
**This special Halloween event is planned for children up to age 12.
Light Fright has a story line that's designed to keep young children's attention without frightening them.
Hours:
October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 2009
Noon till 4 p.m.
Cost: $5