Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the United States, so you can bet that there are a number of events and activities that await locals and visitors alike, come Halloween. With Hollywood in the area, you can bet that the costumes are eye-popping and are sights to behold, and can qualify as attractions themselves. Horror theme parks are a Halloween staple, with even the big amusement parks like Universal Studios, Six Flags, and Knott’s Berry Farm getting in on the action. Of course, there’s also the Haunted Mansion, Disneyland’s staple. Zoos and parks also get in on the action, and Los Angeles Haunted Hayride of Griffith Park Zoo is a perennial favorite for those who want to scare themselves silly. This season also sees tours offering ghost hunting and exploration of haunted houses popping up left and right. For more family-friendly - and less scary - offerings, Halloween parties, costume balls, and parades are a dime a dozen. There are also horror-themed theatrical performances and film screenings offered during the season if you prefer watching instead of taking part in the action. Still can’t figure out what to do while in the city? Check out this list if you need help in thinking about how you’re going to spend Halloween in Los Angeles.
1. Haunted history of Los Angeles (from USD 35.0)
Even those who have never been to Los Angeles know about the city’s history, particularly in connection to Hollywood. What many may not know, however, are the creepy tales - both real and mythical - that are tied to it. Running for approximately two hours, this walking tour gives guests a glimpse of the haunted history of the downtown area of LA, with the darkness of the stories coming in sharp contrast to the near-perpetual sunny weather of the city.
Haunted Tales of Downtown Los Angeles
Duration: 2 hours
2. Wine tasting at a vampire-themed vineyard (from USD 25.0)
If you’ve ever fancied yourself to be a creature of the night, this activity is a must-try. Channel your inner child of the darkness in this vampire-themed venue, but instead of sucking blood, you will be sipping on a variety of wines instead. Vampire Vineyards is so named because its history can be traced to Transylvania, although its current vineyards are now based in Napa. Even so, the owners have embraced its past, as can be seen in the Gothic-style decorations and the vampire-themed drinks. A variety of cheeses and meats can be enjoyed while sampling the wines. Cakes, coffee, and tea are available as well. Entertainment is offered in the venue. Depending on what night you go there, you may catch a DJ spinning some tunes, bands rocking the house, or magicians pulling rabbits out of hats, or some other tricks to awe and amaze guests.
LA, Beverly Hills Vampire Lounge Wine Tasting, Entertainment
Duration: 1 day
3. Ghost haunting tour in Hollywood (from USD 30.0)
You don’t need to bring a Proton Pack if you join this tour, but you will need to bring a lot of courage and bravery as you will be hunting ghosts with a professional ghost hunter, who has been in the business for over 10 years. While her gear doesn’t include a Particle Thrower or a Trap, she does come prepared with infrared thermal cameras, EMF detectors, and all the other latest equipment used by ghost hunters. The first stop of the tour is a haunted bar, where guests can commune with spirits, literally and figuratively. Other key stops in the tour include the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. If you want to make your Hollywood sightseeing unique and memorable, this is definitely the tour for you.
A Hollywood walking tour with a twist..a ghost hunting twist
Duration: 2 hours
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4. True crime history tour
If you want to hear horror stories that are based on reality instead of fantasy, this might be your cup of tea. Running for approximately four hours, this coach tour lets guests learn that Los Angeles, with all its glitz and glamor, also features a dark side. They have the option to choose from one of eight routes: Real Black Dahlia, Hotel Horrors and Main Street Vice, Weird West Adams, Eastside Babylon, Wild Wild Westside, Echo Park Book of the Dead, Pasadena Confidential, and Hollywood. Regardless of their choice, the guide takes them to key spots in the city that have become infamous throughout history for being directly or indirectly related to horrific crimes. Along the way, they become acquainted with the villains of Los Angeles’s past. A maximum of six people can be accommodated at a time, so you can truly immerse yourself in the stories and the places that you will be visiting. Complimentary coffee and snacks are provided to guests during the tour.
True Crime History Tour of Los Angeles
Duration: 4 hours
5. Hollywood Forever Cemetery tour (from USD 19.0)
This activity takes guests around Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Guests are taken to pay their respects to the final resting sites of some of the greatest names of Hollywood, including but not limited to Cecil B. De Mille, Mickey Rooney, Mel Blanc, Rudolph Valentino, Judy Garland, and even the dog that played Toto in “Wizard of Oz”, as well as bit players such as Virginia Rappe. The tour guide, dressed for the part in vintage clothes recalling the old Hollywood glamour, shares stories about these individuals, including some juicy tidbits and rumors that have circulated in Hollywood for years. The tour runs for about two-and-a-half hours and will require a lot of walking.
2.5-Hour Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Los Angeles: Spooky fun for everyone
With all of these events offered during Halloween, the question may not be what you can do in the City of Angels, but rather what you can’t do. Themed events range from family-friendly attractions to adult entertainment, and scary to good old fun. Whatever your Halloween tastes may be, you’re sure to find something in Los Angeles that will tickle your fancy come October 31.
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