The fall season is upon us! Here in Southern California, the feeling of fall in the air may not arrive as quickly as it does in other parts of the country, but when it does arrive we look forward to enjoying all of our favorite fall activities, especially the spooky ones.
To get you in the spirit of this eerie time of year, you’ll want to head out on this adventurous day trip that will take you to some of the spookiest places you can find right here in SoCal. Here’s what we have in store for you.
Find the interactive, customizable map right here, then hit the road on this spooky adventure. Driving time between locations is approximately 2.5 hours, but after spending an hour or two at each location you can count on quite a full day.
An abandoned mansion along a SoCal hiking trail? That sure sounds like an adventure that could dial up the fun this fall season. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains along the Solstice Canyon Trail, you'll find what remains of an old 1930s mansion - The Cobb Estate - that was destroyed in a forest long ago. The trail to reach the Cobb Estate is just over three miles, so it's the perfect distance to stretch your legs.
You'll need to fuel up on this day trip, including food and drink and not just gasoline. So how about a stop at The Cauldron, one of SoCal's spookiest restaurants? With both inside and outside seating in a festive setting that's perfect for a chilly fall day or night, this local gem is a great spot to add to your trip.
Let's face it, a visit to a cemetery is always a little spooky no matter what time of year you visit. But there's something even spookier about heading out during the fall season, especially as we get closer to Halloween. Evergreen Cemetery isn't necessarily the most haunted cemetery in all of SoCal, but it's one of the oldest and largest, so driving through or walking through the property will definitely give you the chills.
A spooky road trip during the fall season in SoCal isn't complete without making a stop at Nights of the Jack, a haunted drive-through Halloween adventure. Take the whole family and enjoy the festivities along this one-mile drive that captures the best of the season.
Pretty spooky, huh?! Do you plan to take this day trip this season? If so, we’d love to know about your experience so please share in the comments.
Looking for more fall fun in Southern California this time of year? The Pumpkin Extravaganza in SoCal runs the entire month of October and you don’t want to miss it.
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