Save Up to 60% on Howl-O-Scream Admission at SeaWorld San Diego – Experience the Thrills of the Season

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Highlights

Discover San Diego's Halloween largest night-time event, packed with immersive scares, live actors, and shocking special effects that will leave your heart pounding. Perfect for horror fans and thrill seekers looking for a night of frightful fun

About This Deal

  • Reopens September 11, 2026!Howl-O-Scream Event

Highlights

  • 5 haunted houses and 12 immersive scare zones
  • Spooky themed bars and hidden speakeasies with creepy cocktails!
  • Feel the thrills with night-time coaster rides enhanced with spooky effects
  • Bewitching live entertainment and interactive scare experiences!

Groupon prices are inclusive of any applicable sales tax and there are no fees at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay!

What to Expect

A sinister nightfall descends on SeaWorld San Diego with even greater ferocity this year, turning the park into a dark domain where unrelenting frights and shocking surprises lurk around every corner. Rising with more intensity and imagination than ever before, we’re once again claiming our spot as San Diego’s leading immersive Halloween adventure. Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego returns select nights from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31.

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Evade all-new angry haunts, scare zones, and twisted vile vignettes. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you've entered a house of horrors. Quench your thirst for fear with fiendishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits at six themed bars and five speakeasies. Soak in the monstrous electricity of our famed live show, Monster Stomp; then keep the adrenaline pumping as you dance through the darkness and take on a coaster under the night sky. Above all, try to resist the eyes of evil that threaten to follow you everywhere.

Plan Your Visit

  • Operating Hours

    Ticket valid on date selected during Howl-O-Scream hours. (Event runs on select dates only). Events begin at 7:00 PM and park access starts at 6:00 PM (subject to change without notice).

  • Accessibility

    The park is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.

How It Works

  1. Grab the Deal

    Buy your Groupon first!

  2. No Reservation Needed

    Simply provide your first and last name at checkout to facilitate redemption.

  3. Redeem Your Mobile Ticket

    Show your Groupon upon arrival — before bag check.

  4. Enjoy the Experience!

    Get ready for a night of thrills and scares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howl-O-Scream suitable for kids?

This is a high-intensity horror event not recommended for children. Guests under 13 may find some content too scary.

Will the rides and attractions be open during Howl-O-Scream?

Yes, several of SeaWorld’s popular rollercoasters and rides will remain open and include special effects for the event.

What is the baggage policy for Howl-O-Scream San Diego?

Bags measuring larger than 8"x5", including purses and backpacks, are not permitted through the Howl-O-Scream entrance. Exceptions to this policy may be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Any item required for medical reasons that will be screened is to be carried in a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag not to exceed the size of 12"x6"x12".

Does a Howl-O-Scream ticket include daytime admission to SeaWorld San Diego?

No, a Howl-O-Scream ticket does not include daytime admission to SeaWorld San Diego. It is a separately ticketed night-time event.

Are costumes allowed at the event?

No — for the safety of our costumed performers and other visitors to the event, guests in costumes will not be permitted.

Fine Print



  • All Sales Final. No Refunds. May buy multiple.
  • Daytime admission not included. Howl-O-Scream 2026 is a separately ticketed night event.
  • No costumes are allowed.
  • Ticket valid for single use of entry on the calendar date selected.
  • Valid only for option and location/park purchased.
  • Option/date purchased cannot be changed.
  • Howl-O-Scream is only on select nights. Please check schedule before attending.
  • Can't be combined with any other special offers or discounts.
  • Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood.
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    About SeaWorld San Diego

    SeaWorld® San Diego is one of the most popular marine parks in the world and a global leader in animal care, education, conservation, research, and rescue. Through up-close animal experiences, exhibits and presentations, like Orca Encounter and Dolphin Adventures, you'll be inspired to connect with and care for the natural world. Every visit to SeaWorld helps support the park’s animal rescue efforts. You can also enjoy family-friendly rides including the ALL-NEW Arctic Rescue, the fastest and longest straddle coaster on the West Coast to thrill coasters including Emperor, California’s tallest, longest, and fastest floorless dive coaster.

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