Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the ghoulish spirit than with an evening stroll featuring over-the-top decorations. With so many creative minds known for dreaming up your favorite film sets, it should come as no surprise that that same creativity extends to holiday decorations. Neighborhoods across Los Angeles go all out for the holiday with streets full of frightening yard displays. Some even go as far as creating walk-through haunted houses that rival theme parks, and they are free to enjoy. Here are 10 L.A. neighborhoods to check out before spooky season comes to an end.
If you are willing to brave a few hills and some spooky mansions, Angelino Heights is for you. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in L.A., it takes little effort to add some Halloween flair to the already haunting streets lined with Victorian-era houses. The neighborhood also served as the music video backdrop for Michael Jackson’s 1982 hit “Thriller,” so you really can’t go wrong with where you choose to start, but if you want to guarantee a spooky evening stroll, Carroll Avenue is known as “The Haunted District.”
If anyone knows how to do Halloween right in L.A., it’s the residents of Burbank. This is no surprise considering the many of the creative minds behind your favorite Halloween films, and the studios that created them, call this neighborhood home. Burbank is host to some of the best haunted houses the city has to offer. If you’re looking to park and take a stroll, California Street, N. Clybourn Avenue and N. Valley Street are all great starting points. Looking for specific houses that are sure to provide a scary good time? Check out the Burbank Barbie house at 1021 N. California St., the Skeleton House at 3211 W. Clark Ave., Trick or Scream presents X-Files: Colonization at 928 N. Maple St., the Burbank Haunt at 857 N. Maple St., Nightmare on Orchard at 2352 N. Orchard Drive or Holiday Fantasies Come to Life at 1505 N. Valley St.