This CA City Is The Best Place To Celebrate Halloween, Rankings Say

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles is the best place in California to celebrate the spooky season, according to multiple recent rankings, although several other Golden State cities were also listed as hot spots to haunt.

The City of Angels came in sixth on both a list of the best places for Halloween by WalletHub and a separate ranking of the most popular destinations for the holiday from photobook company Mixbook.

“Halloween holds a big place in American popular culture, and we collectively spend billions of dollars celebrating every year,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said, according to the personal finance website.

“At the same time, it’s also a holiday that comes with a certain amount of risk, given that children visit strangers’ houses in the dark. The best cities for Halloween are those that provide the safest conditions for celebrating, along with an abundance of activities, Halloween-related stores and good weather.”

To determine its ranking, WalletHub compared the country’s 100 biggest cities based on 20 metrics including costume stores per capita, crime rate and potential trick-or-treat stops.

New York came in first, Jersey City, New Jersey, was second and Miami ranked third, followed by Las Vegas at fourth and Chicago at fifth.

Los Angeles was sixth and nearby Anaheim came in eighth, between Washington, D.C. at seventh and Boston at ninth.

Other California cities in the top 20 were San Diego at 12th, San Francisco at 13th, Santa Ana at 15th and San Jose at 19th.

For its ranking, Mixbook surveyed 3,000 families about their top Halloween destinations, with Salem, Massachusetts, New Orleans and Amityville, New York, coming in first, second and third.

Los Angeles was sixth, between Orlando at fifth and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, at seventh.

“Los Angeles offers numerous spooky Halloween events and haunted attractions, including the iconic Hollywood Tower and the ‘Halloween House,’ the filming location for John Carpenter’s Halloween,” according to a news release about the ranking. “Fans of horror films can visit these famous spots or explore haunted tours throughout the city, making it a must-visit for movie buffs and thrill-seekers alike.”

Also in the top 20 were the California communities of West Hollywood at 18th and Half Moon Bay at 19th.

“Halloween traditions are beloved, but exploring a new place can add an extra layer of excitement to the holiday,” Leslie Albertson of Mixbook said in the news release. “Taking a short trip to one of these unique destinations allows families to experience a different side of Halloween, one filled with rich history, thrilling events, and unforgettable memories.”