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The 15 Best Haunted Houses in California for 2026

California runs deep with haunts every October — from big-name pro attractions to the home haunts neighbors line up for. We pulled every haunt on FrightMaps in Los Angeles, Visalia, Fresno and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to photos, this season's dates, and turn-by-turn directions.

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1 Haunted House — Sacramento, CA

Haunted House — haunted house in Sacramento, CA

October 31st. 6pm until whenever! Bring anyone! Pocket-Greenhaven parents will lead kids around the block to trick-or-treat but the haunted house is the best!! Come anytime 💀👻🎃🍂🧙🍬🧛🏼

2 Cursed Acres At A & P Ranch — Apple Valley, CA

Cursed Acres At A & P Ranch — haunted house in Apple Valley, CA

Spooky season is almost upon us! The ranch turns dark and eerie. Our FREE home haunt walk thru will be October 25th, 31st and November 1st🎃🦇🕷👻☠️We look forward to scaring you there.

3 #CuestportHaunt Halloween House — Santa Clarita, CA

#CuestportHaunt Halloween House — haunted house in Santa Clarita, CA

#CuestportHaunt🎃Is a yard displayw/animatronics, a ghost in the upper window, lights, SFX/sound/fog/strobes. Thurs,Fri,Sat,Sun & 7-10:00 & Halloween Trick or Treating if you dare👻

4 Death Valley — Union City, CA

Death Valley — haunted house in Union City, CA

This is our last year, we are trying to do our best and coming up with good ideas to make our yard scary as we can. This is for my aunt who passed recently, she loved to decorate.🎃

5 Last Stop Cemetery — Fresno, CA

Last Stop Cemetery — haunted house in Fresno, CA

🎃Graveyard with 🧟‍♂️Zombies🧟‍♀️.A few 👻ghost swings👻 in a large tree.A ton of 🪦tombstones🪦. Lights almost everywhere. Giant spider lurking over trick or theaters! and more!🎃

6 Mini Haunted Walkway (No Jump Scares, Kid Friendly) — La Mesa, CA

Mini Haunted Walkway (No Jump Scares, Kid Friendly) — haunted house in La Mesa, CA

mini front yard haunted walkway filled w/ spooky & silly props. feel free to peek before halloween but no going through until the night of. i will be dressed up handing out candy!👻

7 64 Amy Way Haunted House — Ladera Ranch, CA

64 Amy Way Haunted House — haunted house in Ladera Ranch, CA

Hi All, We are hosting a Haunted House (free) to the neighborhood on 10/24, 10/25, and 10/31. 7-10PM. 64 Amy Way Ladera Ranch Always a fun time. All ages welcome. Poster and p

8 999 Ghosts Of Skipping Rock — Napa, CA

999 Ghosts Of Skipping Rock — haunted house in Napa, CA

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the 999 Spirits of Skipping Rock—a family-friendly Haunted Mansion–inspired graveyard where happy haunts gather and lanterns glow! Full size candy bars

9 Cemetery 21 — Los Angeles, CA

Cemetery 21 — haunted house in Los Angeles, CA

Home haunt featuring clowns, tombstones, a Carnevil wagon, and lots of black lights. Come one, come all and enjoy the Carnevil atmosphere! we will be giving out candy on Halloween!

10 Citrus Frights Scary Oak Drive Cemetery — Citrus Heights, CA

Citrus Frights Scary Oak Drive Cemetery — haunted house in Citrus Heights, CA

Created by 20 year old Zachary McClusky, the Scary Oak Drive Cemetery is a yard haunt that has only been getting bigger and bigger every year! With a possible walkthrough for 2026!

11 Dark Gate Manor — Visalia, CA

Dark Gate Manor — haunted house in Visalia, CA

This spooky season come by the infamous Dark Gate Manor if u dare, u will encounter the dark fate portal, infinity crypt, animatronics & so much more. Halloween day= extra special.

12 George The Giant's Strange Museum Of Oddities & Wonders — Bakersfield, CA

George The Giant's Strange Museum Of Oddities & Wonders — haunted house in Bakersfield, CA

The museum is a collection of objects ranging from cryptozoology, Haunted objects, Nature's mishaps, weird history, & strange art. Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 friday 5-10 Saturday 2-10

13 Haunted Farms — Fontana, CA

Haunted Farms — haunted house in Fontana, CA

haunted house on oct 31 candy bags for 200 people+ candy for all ages. display from now until the end of October! on from 7-12 daily. -please dont touch items - under 24/7 watch

14 Haunted House “Zombies” Presented By ΒΘΠ & ΘΤ — Stockton, CA

Haunted House “Zombies” Presented By ΒΘΠ & ΘΤ — haunted house in Stockton, CA

Welcoming all to the annual Haunted House at the Beta Theta Pi house! Entrance is $10 with unlimited run throughs ° There will even be alternate routes Don’t miss out! CASH ONLY!

15 Hawkins SCV (Stranger Things Themed) — Santa Clarita, CA

Hawkins SCV (Stranger Things Themed) — haunted house in Santa Clarita, CA

A nearly entirely handmade walk-up display celebrating Stranger Things & a few of its favorite moments. Thank youfor our "final season" in Hawkins! Tag us on Instagram @hawkins_scv

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