With trick-or-treating now mere nostalgia of Halloween's past, locals in search of celebration need take their spirits to one of the best Halloween parties.
Inventive costumes are essential, intoxicating punch bowls abound, and the exotic is ever embraced. From annually epic parties at the Prado and Stingaree to new adventurous soirees at Moonstone and Minus One, San Diego nightlife is doing its part to keep you entertained on All Hallows' Eve. Discover the top ten Halloween parties in San Diego.
Caution: These San Diego Halloween parties are strictly 21-and-up. Find more Halloween events here.
Halloween Ball at The Prado
DJhere Productions, in partnership with DiscoverSD.com, hosts the 2008 Halloween Ball at The Prado in Balboa Park. This multi-level indoor/outdoor venue will offer over 20 bars, DJs Scooter, Scotty Boy, Craig Smoove, Theron, and Devoy, a $500 costume contest and more. Tickets start at $35 per person. Get more info and tickets here.
Yelloween at KIN Lounge
The weekly cirque style entertainment at KIN Lounge is set to be electrified by the haunted spirit this Halloween. Embrace the bubbly and enjoy illuminated harbor views at Yelloween 2008, an upscale Halloween affair, hosted with luxury champagne house Veuve Clicquot. Yelloween is a sophisticated costume-themed event with live entertainment, drink specials, and a Veuve Clicquot twist on the traditional Halloween haunt. Get Yelloween details here.
Haunted Ivy Hotel
The Ivy is preparing to exceed all expectations with a sinister double dose of Halloween spirit. The twisted weekend starts on Industry Halloween Thursday with DJ Este, Jack LaFleur and DJs Scooter and Lavelle, and the haunted party keeps going on Friday with a wicked surprise around every corner, featuring DJ Este, DJ Steve1der and Justin Hoffman. Get Haunted Ivy Hotel tickets here.
Playboy Party at Moonstone Lounge
The stylish fourth floor bar at the Hard Rock Hotel, Moonstone Lounge, presents a risqué Halloween party with Playboy that is bound to be as sexy as it is scary. Join Kendra Wilkinson of "Girls Next Door" for your chance to win free bottle service and hotel stay packages in the costume contest as you enjoy drink specials until 10pm and outrageous entertainment all night long. Tickets are $50, with Playboy Halloween room packages also available. Get info and tickets here.
Gaslamp Monster Bash
Southern Comfort presents 2008 Monster Bash - the annual block party
transforming the streets of Downtown San Diego into an interactive
haunted house. Head to 7th and Market Street for live entertainment by
Disco Pimps, The Trip, DJ Brent Bartel, DJ G*Roy and more, as well as
huge beer and cocktail gardens, and the famous costume contest with a
$3,000 cash prize. Tickets are $20 in advance. Get more info and tickets here.
Welcome to the Jungle at Minus One
The Keating Hotel's Minus One Lounge is embarking on an exotic trip into the jungle this Halloween, and inviting adventurous party-goers along for the ride. Enjoy $200 bottle specials and $5 tequila shots while you compete for hotel room vacations, complimentary bottle service, and cash prizes in the costume contest.
Rockstar Halloween at The Fleetwood
Go '80s glam this Halloween at the '80s Rockstar/Groupie themed party at The Fleetwood. Grab your scrunchies and spandex and enter to win two free bottles in the costume contest. Cover is $10, and a guest list is available. Send your guest list requests here.
Halloween at the W Hotel
A Freaky, Twisted Event is going down at the San Diego W Hotel this Halloween, hosted by Jason Overell, TK Productions and more - featuring the sounds of DJs Shark Attack, Fresh One, Yusef, Kid Lightning, Iron Mike, and J-Dread. Pre-sale tickets are $20 per person. Get more information and buy tickets at JOverell.com.
Halloween by Candlelight at Stingaree
Our favorite Gaslamp super-club, Stingaree, is bringing back the Halloween by Candlelight party with guest DJ Sean Perry. Dress to scare, delight or impress - creative costumes are highly encouraged.
Heaven and Hell at 4th and B
Choose a side and stick with it at this annual Halloween party, now set at 4th and B and running strong until 4am. The 2008 Heaven and Hell party will feature DJ Dirty South, Miss Lisa, Dadon, A Train, Myron, Matty A and more. Visit EventVibe.com for more info and ticket sales.
Working on Halloween night? Check out the official pre-holiday party for the San Diego industry scene – Industry Halloween Ball at Red Circle. Sip hosted Imperia with your favorite bartenders and dancers with guest DJs and costume contests. Get info and guest list here.
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Unless specified, all above parties are on Friday, October 31, 2008.
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