Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 28, 2023
To: Saturday, October 28, 2023
San Diego Halloween Block Party
on Hillcrest 2023
Known as Nightmare on Normal Street this Halloween event in San Diego is guaranteed to be a Fang-tastic evening filled with ghouls & goblins
San Diego Halloween Block Party on Hillcrest 2023
Guaranteed to be a Fang-tastic evening filled with ghouls, goblins and spine chilling scares. You won’t want to miss the annual “Nightmare on Normal Street” festivities.
- Stay at The Bristol Hotel San Diego, a 6 min drive from Hillcrest. The hotel offers a boutique experience in the heart of Downtown San Diego, with huge beds, great breakfast options and friendly staff.
Nightmare on Normal Street
- From 5 pm to 11 pm – Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is one of the highlights of the gay calendar in San Diego! With late night live entertainment, a costume competition runway, outdoor bars, and the best people watching in all of San Diego – this is an event you won’t want to miss!
- The event benefits the San Diego LGBT Community Center and Fabulous Hillcrest. Events even include a special pet contest for your furry, fuzzy, and feathery companions.
- Eat, drink and be scary with our VIP pass, which includes two cocktails, food credit, front-of-the-line access to get into the event, separate VIP Bar, private restrooms and private stage viewing.
The Venue
- Nightmare on Normal Street will take over the Pride Flag Plaza at Normal and University on Saturday, from 2pm to 11PM!
- The party will continue late into the night. Hillcrest’s abundance of gay bars are the de-facto after party destinations, so stop by spots like Rich’s, Gossip Grill, or the Rail to continue your Halloween celebrations.
Highlights include
- Enjoy a unique Costume Runway Show with sassy local celebrity judges and prizes for the best outfits.
- Dance the night away under the stars on a massive outdoor dance floor.
- Refuel at the official food trucks with delicious dishes and try two some spooky cocktails and beer at the official Halloween bars.
Where to stay?
- Hillcrest and North Park are two neighborhoods in San Diego that attract LGBTQ+ travelers on the hunt for gay friendly entertainment, drinks and socializing. Here are our preferred hotels
- More gay-friendly than gay, downtown San Diego is home to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the revitalized East Village and Little Italy. There are tons of hotels and restaurants in the area, and plenty of shopping.
Trending Hotels in San Diego
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and a short tide to the Halloween party:
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
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Gay Map of San Diego
The gay scene in San Diego is located mostly in the trendy Hillcrest neighborhood, just northeast of Balboa Park and a short drive or cab ride from downtown. Several others are in the districts just to the east of Hillcrest: University Heights and Normal Heights.
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Pendry San Diego
4 Star, Fab Pool
Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and ticket service for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features a sundeck with outdoor games, spa services and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV each guestroom is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3 Star, Great Value
Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a historical, European-style hotel built in 1913. The original architectural design with marble walls and stairways is featured at Gaslamp Plaza Suites. Each stylish room at this hotel provides a seating area with a cable TV and a DVD player. Suites include a refrigerator, a coffee machine
Inn at the Park
3 Star, Location
This unique all-suite San Diego property is situated on the edge of Balboa Park West. It features a piano bar and elegant suites with kitchen facilities. Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.
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InterContinental
4 Star, Great Pool
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 400 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars, Smart TVs with cable channels, bathrobes and slippers.
Hotel Republic
4 Star, Stylish
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking. All 258 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus MP3 docks and Smart TVs with digital channels.
Westgate Hotel
4 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 223 rooms offer WiFi, balconies, and LED TVs with cable channels. iPod docks, room service, and premium bedding.
Marriott Vacation Club
3 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free aparthotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, & a 24-hour fitness center. A bar/lounge, a spa tub, & valet parking. Each apartment offers pillowtop bed & premium bedding, plus free WiFi & a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Sitting area & a microwave
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