Top Halloween Festivities in San Diego: SanDiego.com Recommends the Best Things to Do This Halloween in San Diego
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2013 -- When it comes to Halloween in San Diego, there is no shortage of things to do. There are downtown parties that completely take over entire city blocks and clubs and fancy get together in classy hotels filled with wine and cheese. Families looking for Halloween activities in San Diego won’t find a shortage of things to do. From festivals to Halloween-themed amusement parks, there is plenty for mom, dad and the kids to do come October.
Hallo-wine and Spirits at the Hotel Del:
The Hotel Del Coronado has had celebrities, presidents and even a ghost as its guests! The ghost of Kate Morgan, a young woman who died at the hotel under mysterious circumstances in 1892, is said to haunt the hotel. The haunted Hotel Del is the site of one of the premier Halloween parties in San Diego, the Hallo-wine and Spirits party! This adults-only party is October 26, costs $100 and runs from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. It includes wine tasting, adult trick-or-treating, dinner, dancing and even a giant pumpkin-carving demonstration. Guests who want to enjoy themselves without worrying about driving home should book a stay at one of the hotel’s luxury rooms.
Monster Bash:
Halloween parties in San Diego don’t get much crazier than Monster Bash! Monster Bash practically takes over the entire Gaslamp Quarter and features four themed DJ stations, dancing, drink specials from all of the bars and restaurants inside of the grounds and costume contests with $5,000 in cash prizes. The craziness kicks off on October 26 and general admission tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $65. If you plan on heading to Monster Bash, consider a stay at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The Hard Rock is in the middle of all of the madness and is a perfect place to crash after a night of costumed partying.
Old Town San Diego’s Dia de los Muertos:
When you think of Halloween events in San Diego, it’s almost impossible to not think of Dia de los Muertos. The holiday is actually celebrated during the two days immediately after Halloween and is meant as a celebration of the dead and their spirits. Due to San Diego’s large Latino population, Dia de los Muertos celebrations are popular throughout the city, and none are bigger than the one held at Old Town. The Old Town festival offers plenty for families to do, including arts and crafts, folk dancing and dining on delectable cuisine. The event is free and runs from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Accommodations are available onsite at the historic Cosmopolitan hotel.
Legoland Brick-or-Treat:
When it comes to Halloween activities in San Diego that are family friendly, nothing beats Legoland’s Brick-or-Treat. The park celebrates Halloween every weekend in October with costume contests, trick-or-treating and even a world record attempt to have the most vampires in one place at once taking place on Friday, October 4! Full-day tickets (including admission to the Sea Life Aquarium) are $59 and night tickets (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) are $30. The recently completed Legoland Hotel ensures that you won’t have to drive home after a long day of playing with LEGOs.
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