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Where to Trick-or-Treat in San Diego County for Halloween 2023

Spooky decorations, tons of candy, and thousands of trick-or-treaters make these spots the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat.

SAN DIEGO — Wondering which neighborhoods you should bring your kids to trick-or-treat this year? Here are the top places according to Sandiego.com and Tiny Beans.

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Mission Hills

Houses are covered with fun decorations and are loaded with candy ready to be passed out. There are even rumors of full-sized candy bars at some houses! Residents said they see thousands of trick-or-treaters each year.  And if you're looking for the ultimate trick-or-treat area, Sunset Blvd. in Mission Hills is the place to be.

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House on Sunset Blvd. in Mission Hills

Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad

Bressi Ranch is a top spot for trick-or-treating if you're looking for crazy decorations. Tiny Beans said the houses are situated near each other, making trick-or-treating easy for young ones. 

Santa Fe Hills, San Marcos

Homes go all out here when it comes to Halloween. Santa Fe Hills has been voted one of the top neighborhoods to trick-or-treat in San Diego County. 


Family Friendly Events 

Encinitas

 The 22nd Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event is back! The event is hosted by the Encinitas 101 Main Street Association and will have plenty of Halloween-themed activities for some free family fun. A number of businesses will stay open late to welcome trick-or-treaters. 

La Mesa

Trick-or-treat along La Mesa Blvd. and nearby streets at participating shops and restaurants. Enjoy free live entertainment and enter the Howl-o-Ween pet costume contest at the fifth annual La Mesa Village Halloween. 

Be safe and happy Halloween! 

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