California's Top 2024 Haunted Attractions

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California’s 2025 Halloween season is creeping in with some of the most terrifying haunted houses the state has to offer. Whether you're a thrill-hardened horror fan or stepping into the world of fear for the first time, there’s no shortage of scream-worthy experiences waiting for you.

From haunted mansions shrouded in mystery to twisted asylums that prey on your deepest fears, these attractions are built to test your courage and leave you breathless. No matter if you're in Southern California, near Los Angeles, or up north, spine-tingling scares await. Get ready to explore the top haunted houses across the Golden State!

Top Pick for the 2024 Halloween Season: CHS Haunt - Ontario, CA

Located in Ontario, California, CHS Haunt is proud to present “Murder Castle” for the 2025 season! The unique haunt is based on America's first prolific serial killer. H. H. Holmes, who horrified the nation with his specially designed house that he used to murder women, men, and children. In 1895 police discovered two graves in the basement of Holmes' “castle.” Later more bodies were found. Are you ready to make your way through the twists and turns of Murder Castle?

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Although the haunted attractions listed below didn’t claim the top spot for the 2024 Halloween season, the competition was close. All of our top haunts from last year are definitely worth experiencing this season if you’re up for the challenge!

All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction - Apple Valley, CA

At the All Saints Lunatic Asylum in Apple Valley, you will be fully immersed into a fictional story that was created specifically for this attraction. The asylum was once a state-of-the-art mental health facility, but it unfortunately lost its funding and was forced to close down. The patients weren't able to leave, and the doctors had nowhere to go! The facility then took a turn for the worst, falling into obscurity. Do you have what it takes to tour the asylum this Halloween Season? Grab some friends and find out!

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Ranch of Horror - Chowchilla, CA

Celebrating ten years of thrills and chills in 2025, Ranch of Horror returns to California’s Central Valley with all-new scares. Survive the Haunted Corn Maze, brave the Exit 168 Haunted Hayride, and use tokens to access thrilling attractions like Escape Rooms, Rage Cage, Zombie Paintball, and more. With interactive scares and all-new frights, Ranch of Horror delivers unforgettable screams for all of California’s ghouls!

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Greenspot Farms Pumpkin Patch Haunted Hayride & Trail - Mentone, CA

Greenspot Farms returns with its legendary Haunted Hayride, delivering thirteen nights of bone-chilling terror. By day, the farm is peaceful—but by night, it becomes a twisted landscape haunted by the old farmer and his wicked family. They roam the orchards and ravines, searching for new victims to entertain them. Guests can sip hot cider by the fire while waiting for their ride—perhaps their last moment of comfort. This year, there’s no safety in numbers. “The trail” leads deep into the farm’s darkness. Will you escape the horrors within, or vanish into the night forever?

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