Carlsbad, California, makes for an unexpected destination for a family travel fall getaway with its coastal vibe, sunny days and mild temperatures. The charming city offers frighteningly good family-friendly fun for travelers of all ages.
Check out these haunts on your visit:
This farm kicks off fall with a host of popular events, including a haunted corn maze, pumpkin patch and Jurassic Fright — an animatronic dinosaur experience.
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Attend the park’s award-winning Halloween experience, Brick-or-Treat Monster Party. Delight in live entertainment, themed rides and spooky LEGO scenes. Available select dates September–November.
Participate in the annual pumpkin plunge, held at Alga Norte Aquatic Center Oct. 18. The event features games, a floating pumpkin patch, pool activities and more. Admission costs $15 per person.
© Visit Carlsbad
This popular restaurant and entertainment venue hosts a popular Halloween Light Show on select dates in September and October, kicking off Sept. 26.
Trick-or-Treating
Plaza Paseo Real and The Shoppes at Carlsbad both host trick-or-treating as part of their respective Halloween Spooktactular and Mall-oween events.
© Visit Carlsbad
Yoga studio Yoga Your Way offers Haunted Beach Yoga (Oct. 26) and Spooktacular Beach Pilates (Oct. 25) events, complete with costume contests.
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