Here are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Orange County.
Visit The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for Té de los Muertos Afternoon Tea. PHOTO BY THE LEAGUE COLLECTIVE
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's Té de los Muertos Afternoon Tea Experience
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Té de los Muertos afternoon tea experience is a must-attend event this Halloween season. Through Oct. 31, guests can indulge in a captivating array of Day of the Dead-inspired delicacies, including mole-infused sandwiches and chocolate calaveras, all while taking in breathtaking ocean views through Raya’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Raya will also host a special Día de los Muertos dinner on Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. featuring cuisine by acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval.
On Oct. 31, gather under the stars at Topside at Lido House from 5 p.m. to midnight. Newport Beach's only rooftop bar is teaming up with LALO Tequila to offer spooky specialty cocktails, a frightful costume contest, VIP table packages, themed photo opps and a live DJ. Grab your tickets here.
Dead Man's Halloween Party at Darkroom
Santa Ana's hot new restaurant Darkroom is hosting a bash inspired by the 1980s song "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo on Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Expect cocktails by The Blind Rabbit's Jordan Fernandez and 1980s-inspired finger foods, including chili crab deviled eggs and lobster-stuffed mushrooms. Purchase tickets here.
Happy hauntings abound in both Disneyland Park and the adjacent Disney California Adventure Park through Oct. 31. Both characters and rides get the spooky treatment—don’t miss the Haunted Mansion, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree—while Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and Main Street also receive a Halloween-approved makeover.
Barks & Boos at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
On Oct. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m., Orange County’s most anticipated Halloween event for four-legged friends is coming to Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. The inaugural Barks & Boos, held in partnership with the Pet Project Foundation, promises a spooktacular afternoon of costumed canines and the chance to win prizes for the most creative, cute and scary ensembles.
The ghoulish entryway at The Gathering Halloween Boutique at Roger's Gardens; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
The Gathering Halloween Boutique at Roger's Gardens
Prep for your own Halloween party or simply deck out your home for the trick-or-treaters with help from the Roger’s Gardens team and its seasonal-themed boutique. Available to shop both online and in-person in Corona del Mar through Oct. 31, the haunted store features a curated collection of Haute Halloween goods ranging from bubbling cauldrons to spellbinding tinctures. It’s a shopping trip that’s an experience in itself!
A hauntingly fun time awaits at Knott's Scary Farm. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Dodge blood-thirsty vampires and evil monsters at Knott’s Scary Farm. Running through Nov. 2, visitors are in for a fright as they walk through the park and come face-to-face with creepy clowns, lurking ghosts and vengeful witches. Recommended for visitors aged 14 and up, the park’s nights of frights will include 10 mazes, five sinister scare zones and more.
7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Head to Mariners Park in Newport Beach on Oct. 26 for a fun-filled afternoon of carnival games, delicious food and a spooky maze. Dress up in your best Halloween getup for a chance to win the exciting costume contest, and bring your pup along to compete in the Howl-O-Ween category. All food purchases at the family-friendly event will support the Mariners Elementary PTA.
Visit with the animals during OC Zoo's festive Halloween Zoo-tacular; PHOTO COURTESY OF OC PARKS
Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo
Get wild on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park during its Halloween Zoo-tacular. Attendees can enjoy a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, crafts and zoo animals nibbling on treat-filled pumpkins.
BOO at the Bay—Family Halloween Party!
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at BOO at the Bay! This free family friendly event, held Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve, offers a bewitching blend of spooky stories, creepy crafts and spine-tingling science experiments, all while immersing guests in the wonders of nature through animal encounters and educational booths.
Paséa Hotel & Spa's Enchanted Treehouse Halloween Party
Prepare for a night of mischief at Paséa Hotel & Spa's Treehouse Lounge, where the oceanfront watering hole will host the Paséa's Enchanted Treehouse Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Dance to a live DJ and snap pictures at interactive photo ops while sipping on spooky cocktails.
Newport Beach Halloween Bar Crawl 2024
Round up your drinking buddies and prepare for a night of revelry in Newport Beach on Saturday, Oct. 26. This official bar crawl kicks off at Baja Sharkeez and includes free entry into four more soon-to-be-revealed watering holes. Expect live DJs, themed beverage and dining specials, plus a costume contest to remember. Dress to impress!
Halloween Fun at STC Anaheim GardenWalk
Chills and thrills await at STC Anaheim GardenWalk. First, explore haunted mazes during Santa Ana Haunt OC Nightmare (select nights through Nov. 23). Then, indulge in seasonal sips on Oct. 25 and 26 at Thriller NightMares - Cocktails & Horror Stories, where your ticket includes a flight of three themed drinks. Finally, bring the kiddos to Monster Mash on Oct. 25 and 27 to enjoy photo opps, crafts, treats and more from over 30 vendors.
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