California Haunted houses, trails, ghost tours, zombies and haunted mazes

If you are looking for haunted events in California, see this list below, sorted by region of the state and then by county.

Haunted attractions in California by region of state and county

Santa Clara County

• Winchester Mystery House - Unhinged - Haunted house,
  525 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128. Phone: (408) 247-2000. Email: info@screamparkcalifornia.com.
  Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.
  Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover .
  This year, the haunt is bigger and scarier than ever with more activities to explore. After the haunted tour inside the mansion, guests can enjoy the Mystic Midway games, Axe Throwing at the Stables, Lady Fortuna's Tent of Mystery, the Moanshine Speakeasy, strolling entertainment and more. Expect to spend at least a few hours enjoying the spooky atmosphere at Winchester Mystery House this fall.
  . There are two complimentary parking lots available to guests. One is directly on property and one is across the street..
  Scare Factor: Very scary
  Ticketing:
  Other features: Good for average adults and teenagers, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food).
  Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult over age 18, . (ADDED: July 11, 2022)
• MEF's Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Haunted Trail - pumpkins (brought in from the field), Bouncy castle or moon bounce, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), tours of the operation
  4835 Doyle Road, San Jose, CA 95129. Phone: 650-417-5198. Email: pumpkin-patch@mefhome.org. Open: weekends in October starting October 14, see their website for hours. Directions: See their website for directions. The MEF Pumpkin Patch is a beloved Moreland tradition that combines family fun with community building and fundraising. This is an annual event and attracts over 2,500 visitors each year. The Pumpkin Patch is unique because it's also an event space where each school from the Moreland district and MEF hosts Fall-themed events. Pumpkins (brought in from the field), Haunted Trail put on by Grimm's Hollow in 2022 is $10 per ticket and only available for each day-no advance or online sales. Daily games, maze and snacks/drinks. Unique one time events include concerts, movie nights, petting zoo, character meet and greets, pumpkin carving and many others. Please visit website for more information.  Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . (UPDATED: October 04, 2022) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 16, 2025, JBS) 
  A visitor writes on September 21, 2014: "A fun family oriented local pumpkin patch that raises funds for charity instead of profit."

Santa Cruz County

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