An extreme interactive haunt built around 17 sequential rooms. The 2026 story returns guests to Perpetuum Penitentiary with highly physical, intense theatrical scares.
Haunted Houses in Southern California 2026
Nightmare Rising: Pandemic Z
Season endedSelect dates · Oct. 2–31, 2026
Chino · Haunted House · Extreme
A large-scale interactive survival-horror experience at SC Village with multiple simultaneous storylines where guest choices shape the night’s outcome.
Reign of Terror Haunted House
In seasonRemaining nights · Fri. Oct. 30, Sat. Oct. 31 & Sun. Nov. 1, 2026
Thousand Oaks · Haunted House · 13+ recommended
A massive indoor walk-through haunt at Janss Marketplace with 145 rooms across 12 connected attractions. The last nights are Oct. 30 and 31, then a lights-out night on Sun. Nov. 1 (7–10pm) with every scare active and one glow stick per group. You pick a 30-minute arrival window when you buy.
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
In seasonSelect nights · Sept. 17–Nov. 8, 2026
Los Angeles · Immersive Haunts · 18+
Jon Braver’s interactive horror play returns to the historic Beckett Mansion in West Adams, where Delusion began in 2011. Den of the Mosquito is a 50-minute, 18+ story set in a 1920s New Orleans brothel — guests play agents of a secret organization with split paths and very limited tickets.
The Haunting
Halloween Pop-Up at The Ordinarie
In seasonDaily · Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026 · 11:30am–1am
Long Beach · Immersive Haunts · All ages until 9pm (adult-themed cocktail pop-up)
A delightfully dark Halloween cocktail pop-up that takes over the whole Ordinarie tavern, with specialty cocktails in spooky mugs and the full food menu. Children are welcome until 9pm; reservations 11:30am–4pm, walk-ins only after 4pm.
Night Watch: An Immersive Monster Movie in a Van
In seasonSelect nights · Oct. 9–Nov. 1, 2026 · timed tickets, 6pm–midnight
Los Angeles · Immersive Haunts · 13+
Bee’s Knees’ 30-minute immersive thriller inside a parked cargo van at Hatch Escapes. You’re the new overnight security guard: the monitors are live and a voice on the walkie guides you through interactive storytelling, light escape-room puzzles and analog horror. Each time slot is a private van for 1–4 guests. Expect flashing lights, loud noises and moments of total darkness; recommended for 13+.
Shades of Hell
Eulogy Collective
In seasonFri–Sun through Nov. 1, 2026 · Fri 7–11pm, Sat 6–11pm, Sun 6–10pm
Anaheim · Haunted House · All ages (guardian advised for kids)
Anaheim GardenWalk’s year-round haunted house in Halloween mode: an 8–10 minute walk-through with live actors and close quarters. All ages, but a guardian is advised for kids.
An extreme interactive haunt built around 17 sequential rooms. The 2026 story returns guests to Perpetuum Penitentiary with highly physical, intense theatrical scares.
All Saints Lunatic Asylum: Halloween “ORIGINS”
In seasonOct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · 7–10pm (hours may vary)
Apple Valley · Haunted House · See host for age guidance
A professional, year-round haunted attraction in the High Desert opens its Halloween season, “ORIGINS,” running nightly hours through Nov. 1. Groups of six or more get a discount at checkout.
Cannibal Creek
In seasonThu–Sun · Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · Thu & Sun 7–10pm, Fri & Sat 7–11pm · Oct. 31: 7–9pm blackout · Nov. 1: 7–9pm, then a 9–10pm blackout
Yucaipa · Haunted House · See host for age guidance
A ticketed walk-through haunted maze in Yucaipa from Black Casket Productions.
Reign of Terror Haunted House
In seasonRemaining nights · Fri. Oct. 30, Sat. Oct. 31 & Sun. Nov. 1, 2026
Thousand Oaks · Haunted House · 13+ recommended
A massive indoor walk-through haunt at Janss Marketplace with 145 rooms across 12 connected attractions. The last nights are Oct. 30 and 31, then a lights-out night on Sun. Nov. 1 (7–10pm) with every scare active and one glow stick per group. You pick a 30-minute arrival window when you buy.
Fantasy Fright
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
In seasonDaily through Sun. Nov. 8, 2026 · night shows select nights
Carlsbad · Immersive Haunts · All Ages
A dark-fantasy walk-through with 12 themed zones next to Jurassic Fright at the strawberry farm. By day it’s “Path to Light”; after dark on select nights, “Symphony in the Shadows” adds eerie scenes and live characters.
Hallways of Horror
Bakersfield
In seasonThu–Sat · Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026 · 8pm–midnight
Bakersfield · Haunted House · See host for age guidance
An indoor walk-through haunted house from Brainy Actz: Dr. Malachi Graves’ asylum cells, butcher’s den, cursed studio, blood lab and execution alley, with fog, floor vibrations and scents, ending at a giant monster photo op.
Scare Valley: Blackridge Asylum & Wicked Dark
Bakersfield
In seasonFri–Sun from Oct. 9 + Thu. Oct. 29 · 13 nights through Nov. 1, 2026 · Fri–Sat 7:30–11:30pm, Sun & Thu 7:30–10pm
Bakersfield · Haunted House · See host for age guidance
Kern County’s big haunted attraction: two haunts with live actors, Blackridge Asylum and Wicked Dark, plus a midway, food truck, gift shop and the Killer Cantina. Lines open at 7:30pm and the haunts open at dark; open Halloween night. Tickets online or at the gate.
2026 season guide: dates, what’s new & FAQHide season guide
Southern California’s 2026 haunt season runs from Sept. 3 (Halloween Horror Nights) to Nov. 8 (Delusion: Den of the Mosquito). Here are all 17 haunted houses, scare mazes and theme-park haunts we list, with dates, where they are and what’s new, each checked against the host’s own site.
Updated · 2026 dates · What’s new · FAQ
2026 dates at a glance
Most run select nights inside these dates. Tap a name for the listing and the host’s calendar.
| Haunt | Where | 2026 dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Horror Nights | Universal City | Sept. 3–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Delusion: Den of the Mosquito | Los Angeles | Sept. 17–Nov. 8 | In season |
| Fright Fest | Valencia | Sept. 18–Nov. 7 | In season |
| Los Angeles Haunted Hayride | Los Angeles | Sept. 18–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Queen Mary Dark Harbor | Long Beach | Sept. 18–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Castle Dark | Riverside | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Reign of Terror Haunted House | Thousand Oaks | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Shades of Hell | Anaheim | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| The 17th Door | Buena Park | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| The Haunted Amusement Park | El Cajon | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park | San Diego | Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Hallways of Horror | Bakersfield | Oct. 1–Nov. 1 | In season |
| All Saints Lunatic Asylum: Halloween “ORIGINS” | Apple Valley | Oct. 2–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Cannibal Creek | Yucaipa | Oct. 2–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Urban Death: Tour of Terror ULTRA | North Hollywood | Oct. 8–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Night Watch: An Immersive Monster Movie in a Van | Los Angeles | Oct. 9–Nov. 1 | In season |
| Scare Valley: Blackridge Asylum & Wicked Dark | Bakersfield | Oct. 9–Nov. 1 | In season |
What’s new in 2026
- Halloween Horror Nights: Announced houses include Sinners, Stranger Things 5 and Hellraiser.
- Delusion: Den of the Mosquito: Back at the Beckett Mansion, where Delusion began in 2011, with Den of the Mosquito.
- Fright Fest: New mazes Final Destination: Death’s Playground and Wolves’ Blood, plus a new show, Nytewalkerz.
- Los Angeles Haunted Hayride: New attraction Fallen Angel: a rock band whose final Halloween rehearsal ended in flames.
- Queen Mary Dark Harbor: A new maze set during the ship’s blackout-voyage collision, new rides Alien Abduction and Blacklight Bumper Cars, and a new show, The Harbor Awakens.
- Castle Dark: Two all-new mazes.
- Reign of Terror Haunted House: Adds Backwoods and The Hotel, plus a reimagined Funhouse.
- The 17th Door: The 2026 story returns to Perpetuum Penitentiary.
From each operator’s own site.
Haunted house FAQ
When do haunted houses open in Southern California in 2026?
Halloween Horror Nights kicks off the season on Sept. 3. Most of the big haunts are open by late September and run through Halloween; 17 keep going into November, the last being Delusion: Den of the Mosquito on Nov. 8. Most run select nights, so check the host’s calendar.
What’s the biggest haunted house in Southern California?
By the host’s own count, Reign of Terror in Thousand Oaks: 145 rooms across 12 connected attractions. Among the theme parks, Halloween Horror Nights runs eight haunted houses plus the Terror Tram.
Which haunts are the most extreme?
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito (Los Angeles) and The 17th Door (Buena Park). They’re intense by design, so read each host’s rules and age limits before you buy.
Are there haunted houses for kids?
Yes. 30 not-too-scary picks the host says suit all ages, including Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Diego, Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Magic Mountain and LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat, are in our Not-Too-Scary Halloween guide.
Are there free haunted houses?
Yes, 9: Slasher House on Lima, Gothic Hills Cemetery, Haunted Mansion Haunt: 20th Anniversary, Kamp Kaos Haunt, Skullcraft Street: Harvest of the Damned, Starry Night Zone: A Halloween Tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog, Darkwood Drive: Murder On Beachwood, Moreno Manor and Día de los Muertos. They’re home and community haunts, so nights are limited. For trunk-or-treats and other free events, see Free Halloween Events (19 listings).
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