SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream
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About this experience
SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream Tickets When darkness falls at SeaWorld San Diego, the park transforms into a terrifying playground for Howl-O-Scream, one of Southern California's most intense Halloween events. This is not your typical theme park experience. The familiar marine park becomes a maze of horror after sundown, with professional scare actors lurking around every corner and haunted attractions designed to test your nerves. Your Howl-O-Scream ticket grants access to multiple haunted houses, outdoor scare zones, live horror entertainment, and roller coasters operating in complete darkness. Each themed area delivers different types of frights, from disturbing clowns to supernatural entities, ensuring that even seasoned horror fans will find new ways to be scared. The event runs from 6:00pm to 12:00am on select nights, giving you six hours of pure terror. Highlights Navigate through immersive haunted houses with twisted corridors and spine-chilling surprises behind every door Brave the outdoor scare zones where roaming monsters and themed horror scenarios create unpredictable encounters Experience roller coasters and rides operating in darkness for an extra adrenaline rush Watch live horror performances featuring haunting music and chilling storytelling Explore themed areas with special décor, lighting effects, and sound design that transform the familiar park Enjoy themed cocktails and snacks available throughout the venue during event hours Plan Your Visit to SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream Howl-O-Scream operates on select nights from 6:00pm to 12:00am during Halloween season. The event is designed specifically for teens and adults, as the intense scares and horror themes are not suitable for young children. Regular SeaWorld admission is not included with your Howl-O-Scream ticket. Arrive early to maximise your time exploring all the haunted attractions. The event can get quite busy, so planning your route through the scare zones and haunted houses will help you experience everything. Costumes and masks are not permitted for safety reasons. If you're looking for more Halloween thrills in San Diego, consider pairing your visit with Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the ultimate Southern California horror experience. SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 Sea World Drive and is easily accessible by car or public transport. For those seeking different types of San Diego attractions during your visit, you might also enjoy exploring San Diego Zoo tickets for a complete contrast to the Halloween horrors.
Highlights
- SeaWorld San Diego transformed into a Halloween horror experience after dark
- Professional scare actors positioned throughout the entire park
- Multiple haunted attractions designed for maximum scare factor
- One of Southern California's most intense seasonal Halloween events
- Full park access included with your Howl-O-Scream ticket
What is included
- Admission to Howl-O-Scream San Diego
- Haunted houses
- Scare zones and roaming haunts
- Performances
- Rides and coasters
Not included
- Food and beverages
- Regular SeaWorld park admission
Before you go
The event runs on select nights from 6:00pm to 12:00am Guests may need to show valid ID for entry Wheelchair access is provided throughout the event Regular SeaWorld admission is not included Outside food and drinks are not permitted
Cancellation terms
This ticket is nonrefundable. Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
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