BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED!

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NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

The Haunt in Atascadero is a constantly evolving, fully immersive, and interactive horror attraction inspired by classic Halloween themes. Unlike traditional haunted houses, it delivers an intimate, personal, and truly horrifying encounter.

At The Haunt, only small groups are allowed through the doors simultaneously. You don’t know what’s in front or behind you. It’s developed with highly realistic situations for the best of scares.

TICKET OPTIONS

Choose the ticket that matches the level of scare you’re looking for!
⚠️ Please note: Not every experience is available on all days.

About Time Slots:
When you select a time slot (example: 7:30 PM), this does not guarantee you will enter the haunt at that exact time. Time slots are designed to manage crowd flow. Entry depends on the queue line and the time it takes groups ahead of you to move through the haunt. Please plan for potential wait times — and enjoy the scares, live entertainment, and atmosphere while you wait! 👻New COMBO TICKETS! Want to see both the Classic Haunt-Mare and the Night Terrors show on the same night? Try the Combo ticket for a discounted rate!

OPENING WEEKEND DISCOUNT
Look for VIP TICKETS to skip the line! Limited quantities available.
BEHIND THE SCENES: 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 from 1:30pm- 3:30pm
NIGHT TERRORS: 9/26 8:30–9:30pm, 10/2 8:30–10:30pm, 10/3 8:30–10:30pm, 10/9 8:30–10:30pm, 10/10 8:30–10:30pm, 10/16 8:30–11pm, 10/17 8:30–11pm, 10/18 6:30–9:30pm, 10/19 8:30–9:30pm, 10/23 8:30–11pm, 10/25 8:30–9:30pm, 10/29 6:30–9:30pm, 10/31 8:30–11pm
CLASSIC HAUNT-MARE all other dates and times 9/25-11/1.

Click on images below to view details for each experience!

LIGHTS-ON TOUR

A family-friendly, behind-the-scenes tour with the lights on. See the sets, creatures and effects up close — with no jump scares!

All ages.

CLASSIC HAUNT-MARE

The full Haunt experience — full show, full detail and full scares. Experience every room in all its terrifying glory!

Recommended Ages 12+

NIGHT TERRORS

The ultimate blackout challenge. Your only guide through the darkness is a glowing red skull with flashing eyes. Can you find your way out?

For those seeking the most intense experience

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Never knew this was a yearly Halloween attraction in Atascadero. Drove 45 mins to take our daughter to her first haunted house and boy was it worth it. It’s seriously impressive and truly scary. I screamed the whole time. Probably one of the best haunted houses I’ve been to. I look forward to next year.”
“We drove from Lompoc CA, to come here. By far the BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. The character's put on a amazing performance of thrill. The set up in the 18 rooms were well thought out and very scary. My daughters first experience as well as my boyfriend. We screamed the whole way through.”
"I went there with my 10 friends and it was really amazing. The best haunted house I have visited so far. The entire maze has multiple rooms with scary actors which make sure you get goosebumps. We did the night terror in which the rooms are totally dark and you have a lantern in hand."
"Absolutely phenomenal! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was truly blown away. Only wish I could’ve spent more time looking around at all the insane decorations/work that went into each room (unreal), but my 12 year old daughter was not about to stop. 😂 Fabulous work, everyone involved! Can’t wait to see what you guys do next!"

The Haunt Archives

November 6, 2025

2025 Re-Animator

November 6, 2025

The Haunt in Atascadero joined forces with the Central Coast Film Society for the Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Fundraiser — a night where film and fear collide!

Our scare actors were on the ground at the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay, bringing The Haunt’s Frankenstein’s Monsters Re-Stitched energy to life before the screening.

📸 Photographer Sean O’Donnell captured every eerie encounter.

November 6, 2025