The fall season brings us a lot to look forward to, from apple picking in quaint local orchards to picking the perfect pumpkin. But if you’re all-in on the scary side of Halloween, then you’re in luck here in L.A., because this city produces some absolute bucket-list haunted houses and Halloween attractions every single year.
The area’s most dedicated actors and production crew team up to scare the wits out of brave Angelenos in some seriously creative attractions and displays, including Universal Studios’ legendary Halloween Horror Nights and the fan-favorite Haunted Hayride. Recruit your bravest friends and read on for our favorite spooky destinations and 2026 haunted houses in Los Angeles.
🎃 If you’re not up for the jump scares, consider getting tickets to this hauntingly beautiful Candlelight concert featuring all your favorite Halloween classics.
Everybody knows about Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, one of the most notorious haunted attractions in Los Angeles. See the world-famous theme park transformed into an enormous Halloween haunt with eight spine-chilling haunted houses, plus a new riff on the horrifying Terror Tram and a haunted house soundtrack from guitarist Slash. All of the houses will be based on cult-favorite horror movies and series, including the viral new Sinners and Stranger Things mazes. Given Universal’s role as a still-active film studio, you can bet on a crazy-high production value at Halloween Horror Nights.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1, 2026
Knott’s Scary Farm has brought the scares for over fifty years, making it the longest-running Halloween theme park event in SoCal. Over 1,000 terrifying creatures will be stalking the grounds of the massive theme park, congregating around ten creative haunted mazes, sinister shows, and unbelievable attractions
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31, 2026
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
As one of L.A.’s most sought-after haunted attractions, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride brings a uniquely terrifying experience aboard creepy haywagons. If you make it through the disturbing scare zones, you’ll enjoy a respite with more light-hearted experiences, including macabre performances, a zombie shooter game with live actors, and axe throwing.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
Delusion is back for 2026, this time at the Beckett Mansion! This year, you’ll play your part as a secret agent investigating a sadistic 1920s brothel, complete with sinister mobsters and vampiric ladies of the night. This interactive horror experience hosts guests as part of an engaging story created by Jon Braver, who has collaborated on projects including Star Wars, The Dark Knight Rises, Ironman, and Indiana Jones.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 17 to Nov. 8, 2026
🌐 Learn more: Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
Six Flags Fright Fest
Spend a sinister evening at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which will be outfitted with eleven haunted houses and nine scare zones to make up California’s largest haunt. Lights will be turned off for rides and coasters too, so you’ll experience the theme park in a thrilling new trip for the senses.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: Six Flags Fright Fest
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror has grown and fine-tuned its walk-through haunted house every year since 1999, and at 32,000 square feet of floor space, it’s now the largest indoor attraction of its kind in Southern California. Get lost in 142 custom interconnected rooms outfitted with living and mechanical characters that will scare you to your core.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: Reign of Terror
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
Long Beach’s Queen Mary ship is transformed into a horrifying maritime haunt with a unique festival atmosphere. Choose your poison from a range of haunted mazes, immersive attractions, live performances, carnival rides, themed bars and lounges, and plenty more delightfully spooky thrills.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
The 17th Door Haunt Experience
Be prepared for an especially immersive attraction at The 17th Door, one of the scariest haunted houses in Los Angeles—that is, moving floors, claustrophobia, total darkness, strobe lighting, and 100+ MPH winds. Just remember the safe word, “Mercy!” if it gets too intense.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: The 17th Door
Urban Death Tour of Terror
A small but mighty theater group puts on a hell of a show in this NoHo strip mall. Test your bravery around these talented players from Zombie Joe’s, who present a raunchy and thrilling haunted tour experience. Check it out on weekends through October, with extra days added leading up to Halloween.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Oct. 8 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: @urbandeath_zju on Instagram
All Saints Lunatic Asylum
All Saints Lunatic Asylum is a year-round haunted house in Apple Valley dating back to 2011. They open on big holidays throughout the year, but of course, the Halloween season is an ideal time to visit. At only $15, this is one of the best budget haunted houses to see around LA this year.
🗓️ Dates: Select nights from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more: All Saints Lunatic Asylum
