SEASIDE HAUNT
Seaside Park, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 Harbor Blvd (corner of Figueroa)
Ventura, CA 93001
E-Mail: info@seasidehaunt.com
Website: www.seasidehaunt.com
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DATES: September 28-29, October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 25-31, November 2-3
HOURS: 7:00pm to 10:00pm Sundays & Weekdays; 7:00pm to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays & Halloween.
CHILDREN'S MATINEES: Saturday & Sunday only, October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 - noon to 4:00pm
TICKETS: $13.50 general admission; $18.50 VIP Tickets (less waiting); $8.50 for children's matinees.
PARKING: Free
DISCOUNTS: Group discounts - 12 or more - $2 off regular ticket or VIP; available at box office only. Purchase a "Southern California Haunts Tour discount pass for $48. It grants admission to Old Town Haunt, Seaside Haunt, Spooky House, and Fearplex. Visit all four this season and get a free "Haunts Survivor" t-shirt. Tickets available only in advance.
DISCOUNTS: group discounts available; e-mail your request to the address listed above
FEATURES: According to the official website, this haunt is based on a "true" legend of a light house operator who turned off the light from time to time, causing ships to crash; supposedly, he disappeared without a trace, and may still haunt the lighthouse. Near the entrance there is a tent where you can have a psychic reading performed.
BOTTOM LINE: This is one of the best single mazes we have ever seen -- elaborately decorated and filled with enthusiastic ghouls eager to scare the customers.
RELATED HAUNTS: Seaside Haunt is put on by the people behing the long-running Spooky House and Old Town Haunt.
REVIEWS: Read our review of the 2005 Seaside Haunt here. Read our review of the 2006 presentation here.
NOTE: Although there was talk of a change of venue in the hope of attracting greater business, Seasie Haunt remain in its familiar Ventura location for 2007. Please make the trip out there this year - we guarantee you'll be glad you did!
UPDATE FOR 2007: The revamped website for 2007 omits the confusing clown from 2006. Ticket prices have gone up slightly, but this is a haunt that definitely delivers bang for the buck..
VIDEO: Take a video visit to the Seaside Haunt. The newer video (from 2007) is a striaght walk-through of the maze. The 2006 video provides a good overview of the haunt, plus a behind-the-scenes glimpse featuring an interview with Mike Zatz and Erin Joyce. (Double blick the Menu button to access the older video.)