The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
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EliphaletEliphalet
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I gave it three stars because I think that it was better in 2017 when I went for the first time. It was a lot more creative than this year. *SPOILERS* Recap of my experience: You buy your ticket (cash is accepted & better because if you pay with a card you get charged a fee). They sells snacks there too. A boring horror movie was playing in a projector as you wait in line, which made the 30mins in line better. They send a group of about 12 people at a time, but once inside you mostly get separated because it's very chaotic (in a good way) with everyone trying to find their way out of the maze. The strangers things room was much better in 2017 & so was the jeepers creepers room. I felt the ending was blah, they should have had another maze at the end because I felt like it needed a big ending. The people inside should actually be dressed in a costume not just regular clothes. I think it needed to be scarier & a little less predictable. - Will I go again next year? Probably just to see what changed. - Is it worth the price? Yeah, not bad - Will I recommend? Sure, I guess the best is your first time since you don't know what to expect
Y. S.Y. S.
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Friggin awesome!!!!! not recommended for children under 10( the sign says clearly) but i did see a lot of kids with their parents. Save their souls.... So scary and worth it! I have gone alone and with friends and enjoyed both! My heart was racing and never shouted or cursed ao kuch in my life!!!! Not recommdended if u have heart issues or pregnant(says so at the entrance).. lots of flashing and strobing lights, sudden sounds and lots of jump scares Go after dark for best experience...I took the timed entry...there are a couple of lines one outaide and one inside...but its worth it...didnt wait too long. Felt dehydrated after...luckily i had water in the car..would recommend coming a bit early - parking gets filled you are better off parking a few blocks away on 6th ave or the other aide of the park and walking up to the entrance of the trail.
N RajguruN Rajguru
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We kicked off the haunt season right with this trail. We booked the 9pm slot, arrived at 8:45, and popped into the first long line we saw. Then we realized there were separate lines for timed entries—look for those signs if you’ve secured timed tix. For us there were plenty of scares. The whole thing took about 2 hours, with maybe an hour and a half of waiting for both parts of the experience. Worth it! And this is coming from someone who enjoys all manner of haunts ranging from HHN to small neighborhood haunts. Just wished that some of the animatronics overseeing the line were actually working but maybe those will be switched on later.
LilyLily
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We did the Scream Pass Admission for the express line - absolutely worth it! My 9 year old son loved Haunted Trails. He was totally scared and experiencing anxiety beforehand - so much that he almost backed out. He was glad he pushed through! The performers are phenomenal at pushing boundaries for age appropriate scares. It was a great way to enjoy Spooky Season and we loved the varying themes of each of the haunted houses. This was our first time and it has now become one of our annual traditions!! You’re walking in the dirt, so wear boots or old shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Xtina GeriXtina Geri
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Nearby Attractions Of The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Botanical Building
The San Diego Museum of Art
Museum of Us
San Diego Automotive Museum
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
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San Diego Air & Space Museum
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Botanical Building
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The San Diego Museum of Art
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park
The Prado at Balboa Park
Extraordinary Desserts
Mister A's
Panama 66
Hob Nob Hill
CUCINA urbana
Azuki Sushi Lounge
The Balboa
Barrio Star
Cafe Bassam

The Prado at Balboa Park
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Extraordinary Desserts
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Mister A's
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Panama 66
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Balboa Dr &, Juniper Rd, San Diego, CA 92101
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attractions: Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Botanical Building, The San Diego Museum of Art, Museum of Us, San Diego Automotive Museum, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, restaurants: The Prado at Balboa Park, Extraordinary Desserts, Mister A's, Panama 66, Hob Nob Hill, CUCINA urbana, Azuki Sushi Lounge, The Balboa, Barrio Star, Cafe Bassam
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