Halloween is one of the top party times of the year when adults get to dress up in costumes as if they were kids again, only this time doing things like going bars, singles parties, events and pub crawls.
Here is a rundown of the coolest ghoulish things happening in San Diego for Halloween this year. In addition to what is listed here, several bars throughout the city will be having Halloween themed events.
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen ‘s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Celebration
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen in Hotel Indigo is combining two holidays with a “Nightmare Before Christmas” edition of Sunset Sessions at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The evening includes back-to-back DJ sets and a complimentary rooftop toast at sunset. The rooftop bar will transform into a festive fright zone, with Halloween decor at the bar and holiday frills in the Skyboxes. Themed drinks include the Black Margarita, a mysteriously dark twist on the classic margarita made with Corazón Tequila blanco, fresh lime juice and agave, priced at $17; and the Witches Brew, a vibrant green potion crafted with 400 Conejos mezcal, Midori, limoncello, lime juice and simple syrup, priced at $16.
Halloween Events In San Diego
There are pub crawls in the Gaslamp Quarter including the annual Zombie Crawl. San Diego promoter Levinson Group is your one-stop place for tickets to all things Halloween in San Diego from pub crawls to a yacht party.
Specifically, here’s a rundown of all the spooky and fun Halloween events for adults in the Gaslamp Quarter. Unfortunately, there is no Halloween Gaslamp block party this year.
Hard Rock Halloween: Cirque Nocturne | San Diego 2025
- Dates: Saturday, November 1
- Hours: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Location: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter
- Details: Step right up to Cirque Nocturne at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego this Halloween, where three floors transform into a circus of thrills. Explore seven themed rooms from gothic crystal balls to decadent candy bars, with more than 15 DJs.
San Diego Zombie Crawl 2025 – Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos
- Dates: Friday, October 24 to Saturday, October 25 and Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 1
- Hours: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Location: Gaslamp Quarter
- Details: San Diego Zombie Crawl 2025 is a five–night Halloween and Día de Los Muertos celebration with access to 25+ bars, clubs, and restaurants, plus $400+ in included treats, potions, and parties. Follow the trail of the undead through the Gaslamp Quarter and save 10% with promo code GQA10 at checkout.
Lair of Nightmares | Pop-Up Halloween Theme Bar in San Diego 2025
- Dates: Opening October 3
- Location: 615 Broadway, Downtown San Diego
- Details: The Lair of Nightmares Pop-Up Bar returns with a brand-new Downtown location, unleashing an immersive horror experience filled with eerie décor, live scare actors, and twisted surprises. Sip on sinister cocktails, savor wicked bites, and step into San Diego’s ultimate 21+ Halloween haunt—if you dare.
Haunted Histories of the Gaslamp | Specialty Halloween Tour 2025
- Dates: Friday, October 17
- Start Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: 615 Broadway, Downtown San Diego
- Details: Discover the haunted side of San Diego on the Gaslamp Ghosts Walking Tour, led by the famous Gaslamp Ghost Lady Sandee. Stroll through historic landmarks as you uncover eerie legends, chilling stories, and haunted histories that bring the Gaslamp Quarter’s darker past to life.
barleymash Raveyard Halloween Haunt
- Dates: Friday, October 31
- Start Time: 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
- Location: barleymash & ginger’s
- Details: This Halloween night, barleymash transforms into the Raveyard Halloween Haunt, an electrifying bash with live EDM DJs, spooky cocktails, and a costume contest full of prizes. Dance all night upstairs or head downstairs to ginger’s for Halloween karaoke.
Side Bar: Saints & Sinners Halloween Party
- Dates: Friday, October 31
- Start Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Location: 536 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Details: Step into temptation at this year’s Angels & Devils Halloween Party, where saints shine and sinners rule the dance floor. With high-energy DJs, VIP tables, and a seductive costume party vibe.
Gaslamplighter: Thriller Halloween Party
- Dates: Friday, October 31
- Start Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Location: 536 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Details: This Halloween, the Gaslamplighter rises from the grave for the ultimate Thriller Halloween Party, where horror, mystery, and nonstop beats collide.
Nautical Nightmares: Rooftop Halloween Party
- Dates: Friday, October 31
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: 536 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Details: Margaritaville Hotel San Diego’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar transforms into a pirate-inspired rooftop escape for Nautical Nightmares: Rooftop Halloween Party. Entry is FREE. Dance under the stars with DJ Mancat with tarot readings, spooky Margaritas and a costume contest.
Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
- Dates: Thursday, October 30
- Hours: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: 536 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Free Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. Enjoy a dog costume contest, pup parade, Halloween treats, and seasonal cocktails.
In Balboa Park, the annual Haunted Trail is running through Nov. 2. Tickets start at $34.99.
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