StayAreasHalloween in Los Angeles: WeHo Carnaval, Horror Nights and where to stay
LA spreads Halloween over two months of theme-park scares, then West Hollywood throws one of the biggest street parties in the US on 31 October.
Where to stay for Halloween
Stay in West Hollywood
The WeHo Carnaval fills Santa Monica Boulevard on Halloween night, and staying in West Hollywood means walking home instead of hunting for a ride. The boulevard's bars keep the costume nights going afterwards, and Horror Nights at Universal is a short drive away.
- Mid-range hotel
- ~$380
- To Downtown LA
- 40 min
- To the airport
- 40 min
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What's on
Scare events in the weeks before
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Eight haunted houses including Stranger Things 5, plus the Terror Tram. Metro B Line to Universal City.
42 nights, 3 Sep – 1 Nov · Very scary
Knott's Scary Farm
California's original Halloween event: ten mazes in Buena Park. Clear bags only.
Selected nights to 31 Oct · Very scary
Queen Mary Dark Harbor
Mazes on and around the old liner in Long Beach.
Selected nights to 1 Nov · Very scary
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
A haunted hayride and mazes in Griffith Park.
Selected nights to 1 Nov · Spooky
Family Halloween
Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash
Disney's family Halloween party in Anaheim, 6pm to 11pm.
Selected nights to 31 Oct · Families
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
LA's biggest Día de los Muertos. Bring cash and take a rideshare.
Sat 24 Oct · All ages
Written by the StayAreas editorial team · Updated Oct 2026 · How we research our guides
FAQs
When is the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval in 2026?
Saturday 31 October 2026, from 6pm to 11pm, on Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. It's free and there are no tickets.
Can you drink at the WeHo Halloween Carnaval?
Not on the street; alcohol is banned there. The bars along the boulevard are open, but expect queues from mid-evening.
How do you get to the WeHo Carnaval without a car?
Take a rideshare to the edge of the closure or the free WeHo Halloween Ride shuttles, which run along Santa Monica Boulevard from 6pm to 3am and partly connect to the Metro at Hollywood/Highland.
Which is scarier, Horror Nights or Knott's Scary Farm?
Horror Nights has bigger, film-based houses and the Terror Tram; Knott's has more mazes and a more traditional, gory haunted-house style. Both are recommended for ages 13 and up.
Where should I stay for Halloween in Los Angeles?
West Hollywood for the Carnaval and nightlife, Hollywood for Universal's Horror Nights, and Anaheim if Disneyland is the main reason for your trip.