California Haunted houses, trails, ghost tours, zombies and haunted mazes
If you are looking for haunted events in California, see this list below, sorted by region of the state and then by county.
Haunted attractions in California by region of state and county
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
Alameda County
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Haunted House San Jose - 2 Haunted houses,
2086 NEWPARK MALL, Newark, CA 94560. Phone: 510-730-2221. Email: info@screamparkcalifornia.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
Haunted House San Jose Facebook page.
Haunted House San Jose Instagram page
Haunted House San Jose YouTube channel or video
Scare Factor: Very scary
Other features: Good for average adults and teenagers, Wheelchair Accessible, discounts for large groups. . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
Contra Costa County
Amador, Calaveras, Alpine, Tuolumine and Mono Counties
Alpine County
Amador County
Calaveras County
Mono County
Tuolumne County
North Mountain Region of California
Butte County
Glenn County
Tehama County
Central California
Fresno County
Inyo County
Kings County
Madera County
Mariposa County
Merced County
Tulare County
Central Coastal California
Monterey County
San Benito County
Colusa, Solano, Napa, Sacramento, Yolo, Yuba and Sutter counties
Colusa County
Napa County
Sacramento County
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All Roots Allowed - No pesticides are used, Haunted trail, farm market
12003 Walmort Road, Wilton, CA 95693. Phone: (530) 492-9344. Email: AllRootsAllowed@gmail.com. Open: See our google site for current hours.Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Venmo. .
Click here for our Instagram page. No public restrooms. No pets allowed. The haunted trail and pumpkin patch are nestled in a pistachio orchard, there are ripe pistachios all around, this may affect folks with a nut allergy.
More features:
Characters do not intentionally touch patrons, Patrons may not touch characters, Not too scary, Good for average adults and teenagers, Good for children under 10yrs, Free Parking. (ADDED: September 16, 2022) -
Ultimate Terror Scream Park - 3 or more Haunted houses,
4909 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841. Phone: 530-794-8511. Email: info@screamparkcalifornia.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
Ultimate Terror Scream Park Facebook page.
Scare Factor: Very scary
Other features: Good for average adults and teenagers, Wheelchair Accessible, discounts for large groups. . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
Solano County
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Halloween's NightMARE Island - Haunted house,
1080 Nimitz Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592. Phone: (707) 241-4285. Email: nightmareislandvallejo@gmail.com.
Open: 5pm, every Friday to Sunday in October .. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
Halloween's NightMARE Island Facebook page.
Halloween's NightMARE Island Instagram page
. Our new building is a 45,000 square foot warehouse, with 3 story ceilings and roll up doors, giving it an "open air' feeling! But you won't believe how we have transformed it! In our new location we were able to add an additional 900+sqft of haunt, so get ready for a true rollercoaster of frights! Self-parking is included with all tickets. Parking is 3 blocks from the haunt entrance and will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be signage and parking attendants as you approach the venue to direct you to the parking area. Area is patrolled by security, but please, do not leave valuables in sight/in car..
Scare Factor: Mild to very scary: Multiple activities for adults and children, Characters do not intentionally touch patrons, Patrons may not touch characters
Other features: Everyone: Activities for adults and children, restrooms, Indoor Event(s), Rain or shine, Free Parking. . (ADDED: July 12, 2022) -
Haunted Forest CA - Haunted trail,
6686 Sievers Rd, Dixon, CA 95620. Phone: (530) 650-5107. Email: hauntedforestca@gmail.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
The Haunted Forest has reawakened. Come experience the Best Outdoor Halloween attraction in Northern California. A unique approach to high quality Halloween entertainment. Over 25 acres of thrill, suspense, and haunting. There are no walls to keep you in..and no walls to keep THEM out! This is an outdoor experience that entails walking over 1/4 of a mile through the woods as you encounter theatrical terrifying scenes, characters and creatures. (please note: the forest has uneven terrain.) We recommend ages 12 and up.
Haunted Forest CA Facebook page.
Haunted Forest CA Instagram page
. This season the creatures and spirits have overtaken the surrounding forest at Ruhstaller Farms in Dixon CA. Come a little early or stay a while and enjoy the Food, Drinks, Tap room, Live music, and relaxing ambiance Ruhstaller has to offer! .
Scare Factor: Moderately scary
Ticketing:
Other features: .
Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult over age 18, . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
Sutter County
Yolo County (Sacramento area)
Yuba County
El Dorado County
El Dorado County
Kern county
Kern County (Bakersfield area)
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
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LA Ghosts - Ghost tours,
6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
This a family-friendly attraction, and it is suitable for everyone, so bring your kids, friends, or a date! We’ll make sure that you have an informative, memorable, and slightly terrifying night. The best way to reach them is by using the contact form on their website.
LA Ghosts Facebook page.
LA Ghosts Instagram page
LA Ghosts YouTube channel or video
. Standard Tour: About 60 minutes across 1 mile. Includes 8 stops. Extended Tour: About 90 minutes across 1.5 miles. Includes an additional 4 stops, making 12 total. The tours are about 60 to 90 minutes. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and allow time for parking and walking to the location. Tours are held rain or shine. You do not need to print tickets or have mobile passes. Simply complete your booking by clicking "Buy Now" above. Then, bring your ID so we can verify your reservation before your tour begins..
Scare Factor:
Ticketing: Entry by time slots
Other features: Rain or shine. . (ADDED: July 12, 2022)
Marin-Sonoma Counties
Marin County
Sonoma County
Mendocino and Lake counties
Lake County
Mendocino County
Nevada, Placer, Yuba, and Sierra counties
Nevada County
Placer County
Sierra County
Northeastern California
Lassen County
Modoc County
Plumas County
Northern California
Del Norte County
Humboldt County
Shasta County
Siskiyou County
Trinity County
Orange County
Orange County
Riverside County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County
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All Saints Lunatic Asylum - Haunted house,
22521 Shawnee Rd, Apple Valley, CA. Phone: (760) 953-6730. Email: info@allsaintsasylum.com.
Open: Every Friday and Saturday in October.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
All Saints Lunatic Asylum's institutional operations have been suspended until further notice. Nearly 50 years ago, All Saints Lunatic Asylum lost funding and was forced to close its doors. Patients unable to leave, Doctors with nowhere to go, the once cutting edge mental health facility fell into obscurity. Historical Tours: In October 2011, All Saints Lunatic Asylum (Home Haunted Attraction) re-opened its doors to the public for the first time. Were you the first of your friends to witness the horrors that lay within....? Enter If you dare!
All Saints Lunatic Asylum Facebook page.
All Saints Lunatic Asylum Instagram page
All Saints Lunatic Asylum YouTube channel or video
. 10 and up at parents discretion. Good for adults and teenagers not easily scared
Scare Factor: Moderately scary
Ticketing:
Other features: Good for adults and teenagers not easily scared. . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
San Diego and Imperial counties
Imperial County
San Diego County
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San Diego Ghosts - Ghost tours,
868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Email: contact@sdghosts.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
GHOSTS OF SAN DIEGO: From the ancient inhabitants to today's modern murders, San Diego has been fought over by the Spanish, the Mexicans, and Americans. San Diego Ghosts offers an unflinching look into America's Finest City's storied past and dives into the lesser-known, shocking stories of life and death in our beautiful city. Our stories have earned us recognition as the premier ghost tour in San Diego. Join us to explore the shocking ghosts, history, and haunted locations across 300 years of San Diego's history.
Tour Duration: 1hr. across 1 mile. Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine, 8-12 different sites around the Gaslamp Quarter! Ghost Tour Meeting Location: Outside the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza Park, San Diego, CA. .
Scare Factor: Not too scary
Ticketing: Online ticket sales
Other features: Everyone: Activities for adults and children, Rain or shine. . (ADDED: July 12, 2022)
San Francisco
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San Francisco Ghosts - Ghost tours,
Powell St & Post St., San Francisco, CA.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
UNCOVER THE HAUNTINGS OF SAN FRANCISCO - Join us for an unforgettably eerie journey into San Francisco's hidden past as we reveal today's frightening and persistent hauntings often experienced by Golden Gate City's locals – and the guests on tour. Our unique collection of captivating, tragic, and true stories reveals what makes San Francisco the most haunted city in California. From the Gold Rush to the Golden Gate Bridge, these nightly ghost tours will keep you on your toes and show you the ghostly bizarre side of San Francisco. You don't have to believe in ghosts, but you will after San Francisco's premier ghost tour.
San Francisco Ghosts Facebook page.
San Francisco Ghosts Instagram page
San Francisco Ghosts YouTube channel or video
. San Francisco Ghost Tours take you through 8-12 different sites around the Nob Hill and Union Square area, each one ratcheting up the tension. Meet your experienced tour guide at Union Square on the corner of Powell Street and Post Street at least 15 minutes before your tour's scheduled departure time. The standard tour takes about an hour, and walks you through several landmark locations in the Nob Hill area. If you select the extended tour, you will get another 30 minutes of chilling stories and historical locations in the Union Square section of the city! The San Francisco Ghost Tours walking route is a great way to see the amazing sites of the affluent Nob Hill and Union Square areas while also getting your fill of the ghostly atmosphere of the city's most haunted locations. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to San Francisco, and seasoned locals alike! San Francisco Ghost Tours is a family-friendly attraction and is suitable for everyone, so bring your kids, friends, or a date! We'll make sure that you have an informative, memorable, and slightly terrifying night. Keep in mind that tours fill up quickly, so reserve your spot early through our website..
Scare Factor: Not too scary
Ticketing:
Other features: Good for children under 10yrs. . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
San Mateo County
San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties
San Joaquin County
Stanislaus County
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Halloween Horror at Boomers Modesto - 3 or more Haunted houses,
4215 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA 95356. Phone: (209) 545-5248.
Open: Fridays and Saturdays in October .. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
Boomers offers Halloween Horror. The Terror-by-Night event has 3 scream-worthy scare zones and an all new haunted attraction, Pirate Point.
Halloween Horror at Boomers Modesto Facebook page.
Scare Factor: Moderately scary
Other features: Everyone: Activities for adults and children, restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food). . (ADDED: July 12, 2022)
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties
San Luis Obispo County
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Nightmare On Main Street - Haunted house,
99 S Main St, Templeton, CA 93465. Phone: (805) 423-0674. Email: nklock@charter.net.
Open: October (they were closed in 20212, expected to reopen in 2022).. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
The scariest haunted house on the Central Coast. Nightmare on Main Street is located at 99 S. Main Street in Templeton, Ca. in an old abandoned house.
Nightmare On Main Street Facebook page.
Scare Factor: Very scary, Characters do not intentionally touch patrons, Patrons may not touch characters
Other features: . . (ADDED: July 12, 2022)
Santa Barbara County
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County
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Winchester Mystery House - Unhinged - Haunted house,
525 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128. Phone: (408) 247-2000. Email: info@screamparkcalifornia.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
This year, the haunt is bigger and scarier than ever with more activities to explore. After the haunted tour inside the mansion, guests can enjoy the Mystic Midway games, Axe Throwing at the Stables, Lady Fortuna's Tent of Mystery, the Moanshine Speakeasy, strolling entertainment and more. Expect to spend at least a few hours enjoying the spooky atmosphere at Winchester Mystery House this fall.
. There are two complimentary parking lots available to guests. One is directly on property and one is across the street..
Scare Factor: Very scary
Ticketing:
Other features: Good for average adults and teenagers, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food).
Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult over age 18, . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County
Ventura County
Ventura County
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Ventura County FEAR Grounds - Haunted house, Haunted trail,
10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. Phone: 805-857-811. Email: info@cbfproductions.com.
Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
The Terror Trail, The Fright Train with 100 fields of fright!
Ventura County FEAR Grounds Facebook page.
. There are two complimentary parking lots available to guests. One is directly on property and one is across the street..
Scare Factor: Moderately scary
Other features: Good for average adults and teenagers, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), Wheelchair Accessible.
Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult over age 18, . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
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