After Dark: A Killer Weekend Getaway

There’s plenty of Halloween fun for the little ones in Buena Park, but the grown-ups deserve some thrills too. From extreme haunted houses and the NEW Speakeasy Murder Dinner Show to creative cocktails and award-winning dining, make it a spooky escape in SoCal’s Spooky City.

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Start With a Scare
Make Knott’s Scary Farm the highlight of your Halloween getaway, where Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into SoCal’s largest and longest-running Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare zones, chilling shows, and thrill rides. For an even more intense experience, head to The 17th Door, where psychological terror awaits. A signed waiver is required, so this one is not for the faint of heart. For even more Halloween thrills, head to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney.

Dinner With a Twist

Step into The Speakeasy Murder Dinner Show, where you’ll step into a Roaring ’20s nightclub for dinner, live entertainment, comedy, and a murder mystery. Guests can play detective, uncover clues, and even bribe characters for information as the story unfolds. For a high-seas Halloween twist, set sail for Vampirates, an immersive three-course dinner show featuring vampire pirates, sword fights, and high-flying stunts.

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Bring Your Appetite
Buena Park’s food scene offers plenty of ways to refuel between scares, including its own 2.5-mile Koreatown with must-try Korean BBQ spots. Savor an Argentine steakhouse experience at Gaucho Grill, or try Michelin-recognized ramen at Ramen & Tsukemen TAO. For a casual night out, Rock & Brews pairs American comfort food with a rock ’n’ roll theme, more than 40 beers on tap, and an outdoor firepit. Don’t miss Porto’s Bakery & Café, a Cuban bakery famous for its potato balls and cheese rolls.

Add a Little Magic

Save room for a visit to The Cauldron, a witch-themed restaurant and bar where creative cocktails and spooky décor set the mood. Let the tarot cards guide your drink choice and reveal an off-menu cocktail. Be sure to try the Knotty Kid, featuring boysenberry cotton candy that melts into a sweet cocktail when vodka is poured over it. A sweet way to celebrate Buena Park’s boysenberry roots.

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Make It a SoCal Getaway
Stay close to the action at Buena Park hotels, with some offering special Halloween packages and perks like early Knott’s Scary Farm access and pre-scare buffets with roaming monsters. Some hotels also offer shuttles to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, making it easy to add even more SoCal fun to your getaway.

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