Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning for its biggest Halloween season yet, transforming four car washes into drive-through horror attractions throughout October, organizers said.
From Oct. 2 through Oct. 31, guests will drive into a fully immersive experience featuring live performers, cinematic lighting, dense fog, sound effects and other scary surprises.
Tickets start at $30 per vehicle.
Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning for its biggest Halloween season yet, transforming four car washes into drive-through horror attractions throughout October.(Southern California Haunted Carwash)
Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning for its biggest Halloween season yet, transforming four car washes into drive-through horror attractions throughout October.(Southern California Haunted Carwash)
Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning for its biggest Halloween season yet, transforming four car washes into drive-through horror attractions throughout October.(Southern California Haunted Carwash)
Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning for its biggest Halloween season yet, transforming four car washes into drive-through horror attractions throughout October.(Southern California Haunted Carwash)
Here’s the 2026 operating schedule:
Oct. 9–10: Anaheim, Lakewood
Oct. 16–18: Anaheim, Lakewood, Montclair
Oct. 23–25: Anaheim, Lakewood, Montclair
Oct. 28–31: Anaheim, Lakewood, Montclair
Hours: 6–10 p.m. on select nights
Locations:
Big Wave Car Wash, 2219 Lincoln Ave. in Anaheim
Carwood Car Wash, 2729 E. Carson St. in Lakewood
Splash N Go Car Wash, 4384 Holt Blvd. in Montclair
The experience will also be taking over Eco Friendly Auto Spa in Carlsbad.
Organizers say safety remains a priority. Guests stay inside their vehicles while trained staff guide traffic and monitor the experience.
Founded in 2020, the Haunted Carwash bills itself as Southern California’s original drive-through haunted car wash, blending live actors, storytelling, sets, lighting and special effects into a Halloween attraction.
A limited number of presale tickets are available online.
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