California Hard Rock Hotel transforms into ‘Haunted Manor’ for Halloween with 60,000 square feet of terror

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Choi, J. (2026, October 19). California Hard Rock Hotel transforms into ‘Haunted Manor’ for Halloween with 60,000 square feet of terror. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/us-news/california-hard-rock-hotel-transforms-into-haunted-manor-for-halloween/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-19 · by Justin Choi

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is turning its premises into a "Haunted Manor" for Halloween, taking over 60,000 square feet of space with spooky decorations and five themed experiences like "The Graveyard" and "The Forbidden Library." The event features multiple DJs, dance floors, rooftop dancing, and VIP options priced up to $3000. Entry costs start at $91.05 for general admission without re-entry allowed.
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The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is transforming into a massive "Haunted Manor" for Halloween, taking over 60,000 square feet of the venue. The event will feature numerous DJs and spooky rooftop dancing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with five different experiences such as "The Graveyard," "The Haunted Ballroom," and "The Forbidden Library." Tickets start at $91.05, including fees, while VIP passes are also available for those seeking an elevated experience.

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California Hard Rock Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock Hotel San Diego the San Diego Zombie Crawl

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California GPE · 1× Hard Rock ORG · 1× Hard Rock Hotel ORG · 1× Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ORG · 1× San Diego GPE · 1×

Narrative

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is hosting an event called “Haunted Manor” on Halloween, taking over 60,000 square feet of the venue with numerous DJs and spooky rooftop dancing.
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🔮 The event will run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and will have five different experiences such as “The Graveyard,” “The Haunted Ballroom” and “The Forbidden Library.”

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A Hard Rock Hotel location in California is transforming into an insane 60,000-square-foot spooky night of terror for Halloween. asserted
location → transform → Halloween
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is hosting an event called “Haunted Manor” on Halloween, taking over 60,000 square feet of the venue with numerous DJs and spooky rooftop dancing. asserted
Diego → host → DJs
“With over 15 DJs spanning 3 eerie floors, 4 massive dance floors, and 7 chilling rooms, it’s the ultimate haunt for beats & treats this Halloween,” Hard Rock said. asserted
Rock → span → beats
The event will run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and will have five different experiences such as “The Graveyard,” “The Haunted Ballroom” and “The Forbidden Library.” asserted
event → run → Graveyard
Some of those experiences such as the “The Forbidden Library” will have a Halloween themed lounge with “music, cocktails, and a dark, mysterious atmosphere.” asserted
Some → have → music
Another area will have a pool and a main party floor with downtown views. asserted
area → have → views
One section of the Manor is called “The Secret Door” where guests can have a “hidden experience for those curious enough to step through and discover what’s beyond.” asserted
what → call → those
Tickets to the event start at $91.05, including fees, and people can get expedited entry through a fast pass. asserted
people → start → pass
VIP passes are also available, with top-tier prices reaching up to $3000. asserted
prices → reach → 3000
Haunted Manor is only for adults 21 and re-entry will not be allowed. asserted
entry → allow → adults
Aside from Hard Rock’s Haunted Manor, there are other Halloween events that people can attend such as the San Diego Zombie Crawl. asserted
people → be → Crawl
San Diego Zombie Crawl is a massive Halloween bar hop where one ticket allows guests entry to nearly 25 different Gaslamp Quarter bars and clubs. asserted
ticket → allow → bars
The Zombie Crawl takes place across four dates –– with October 31 being the last –– where people are dressed up in costumes ready to party. asserted
people → take → costumes
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