Santa Barbara is more than beautiful palm trees, sunshine, and peaceful oceans. It’s fun during Halloween too. Halloween in Santa Barbara brings a playful energy to our charming coastal town. As autumn sets in, we love watching the streets come alive with pumpkins, costumes, and laughter.
The Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch returns with bright orange pumpkins, festive gourds, and cute photo ops. Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch offers a pumpkin patch and a classic corn maze that opens September 27. Our inn places you close to all this seasonal fun — the perfect spot to relax after your Halloween adventures.
Ghostly Fun in Downtown Santa Barbara
Halloween in Santa Barbara wouldn’t feel complete without a few friendly scares. That’s where Santa Barbara Ghost Tours comes in. Bringing their spirited history to life in the most memorable way.
Professor Julie Ann Brown, who started Santa Barbara Ghost Tours. Leads you through Downtown Santa Barbara while sharing tales of the city’s resident ghosts. We’ve always loved how her stories mix local lore with just the right amount of spine-tingling suspense. Each tour is unique. They range from the Downtown Paranormal Wine and Spirits Tour to the Legends, Myths and Mayhem Tour. The Dead of the Night Tour ramps up the chills for those who crave extra thrills.
For something spooky, the VIP Historical Dinner Tour begins with an elegant meal at a private club. It then flows into a historical walking tour guided by captivating storytelling. You can also plan custom private tours for birthdays, anniversaries, or unforgettable team-building events. Stay at our inn and walk from your room straight into your haunted adventure nearby.
Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations
Halloween in Santa Barbara also shines with fun for the whole family. The Santa Barbara Zoo transforms into a playful wonderland filled with frightful fun décor, trick-or-treating, and more. We love how this event lets kids celebrate the season while spending time with the animals. Costumes are encouraged, but keep them child-friendly and skip full-face masks or anything gory.
Join World Dance for Humanity at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens for a free daytime dance. Dancers of all ages wear costumes as they perform spooky choreographies full of Halloween spirit. You can even learn their special Halloween dance leading up to the event and jump into a few October flash mobs.
It’s energetic, welcoming, and absolutely perfect for families. After the fun, you’ll love returning to your cozy room to unwind.
Plan Your Spooky Getaway
Halloween in Santa Barbara offers the perfect mix of playful and frightful fun. Our town comes alive with pumpkins, costumes, and laughter; we love watching guests soak it all in. There’s something for everyone, whether that’s a spooky tour, lively dance fest, or family-friendly celebration.
After a day of adventures, you can return to your room and swap stories from the day. Let’s make this Halloween one to remember — book your stay with us today.
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