Disneyland isn’t the only source of magic in Anaheim. As one of the premier destination cities of the west coast, this sprawling city offers a little something for everyone, including some of the very best escape rooms in the world. Built on imagination, Anaheim offers a collection of one-of-a-kind flavors, scenes, sights, and sounds. Seeking a beach vacation? Anaheim is a short distance to some of the most pristine in the US. Or is cultural enrichment more up your alley? The grand Bowers Museum 
contains over 100,000 pieces in the permanent collection.
It’s no wonder the escape rooms in Anaheim are just as thrilling as its other attractions. Over a hundred escape rooms span the Anaheim area, with countless incredible reviews and challenges ready to stump and surprise the most seasoned escape artist. From daring heists to mystical fantasies, Anaheim has plenty of puzzles ready to be solved by creative minds.

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The Weeping Witch is a spirit that lures people close by mimicking the sound of a woman crying. When people hear its wails, they follow the sound into the darkness, thinking someone needs help. Once they get close enough, the Witch attacks and slowly sucks the life out of its victims.

If you choose to enter Madam Ruby’s study, that is what is awaiting you. Will you be able to banish the evil spirit and end your family curse before the Weeping Witch consumes you too?

The ambiance, props, story, mirrors, smoke, table… everything amazing, but HER! I don’t get scared easily, she was freaking real! Play it if you want to immerse yourself into an unreal room …trapped with her. Would I do it again? Yes. Did it set my bar as “is your live actor as scary as that witch?” for the next rooms? Absolutely yes.

Cross Roads Escape Games

The Weeping Witch

Escape room

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Silver - Best Split-Start Game (2020)

#8 - Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles (2020)

Finalist (2019)

Gold - Best Split-Start Game (2019)

Best Puzzles (2017)

Golden Lock Winners (2016)

Most Innovative Escape Room (2016)

Can you survive a horror film? This murderous horror movie fan wants to watch you try. Each player will take a quiz before the game to determine which character they are: The Nerd, Virgin, Jock, Rebel, Prom Queen, or Detective. Your team will be divided into separate rooms where you must work individually and as a team. Not only do you need to escape, but you must also survive! Who will live? Who will die?​

Split start game, after you take a personality test the GM picks your character based on answers. Some characters rooms are easier to escape than others. Feels like a solo escape room within a bigger room.  Found this to be on the easy side. You can get stuck inside your room while the others are out.

The Hex Room

Nominee (2024)

Nominee (2023)

Do serial killers have hobbies? Of course, they do! This one is obsessed with Escape Rooms, so he built his own. You only have 60 minutes to get out if you want to survive. Can you solve the puzzles created by this psychotic Escape Room enthusiast?

This was the perfect game to end our vacation on. From the moment we met Jeremiah we knew we were in for something very special. 

I very much appreciated the cleverness, the light humor and the thoughtfulness that went into the onboarding (wonderful video!) and continued through the entire game. 

It's better the less you know before going in, so I'm going to keep everything vague. 

You'll need to use inside and outside the box thinking for the puzzles, which are varied and for the most part super fun. 

Some auditory "jump scares" and also some gentle, quick, physical scares. Even for my insanely "scaredy cat" husband it was all enjoyable. 

Great decor and props, very substantial and "real world" feeling...it all felt great to play with, in and around. 

We can't wait to come back and play their other game, as well as the ones Jeremiah vouched for.

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13th Basement

Reopening for 2026. Hours, dates, and admission may vary — check official site for current details.

Last verified: 8/31/2026

"Take your seat in a gloomy Doom Buggy for an eerie tour through this house of happy haunts. Dearly depart into a foreboding estate, drag your body to the dead center of the Portrait Chamber and watch as the walls begin to stretch before your eyes. Climb into your waiting Doom Buggy and embark on a shivering journey into an unearthly realm.

The disembodied voice of the Ghost Host is your private guide through the cadaverous dwelling—home to grinning ghosts and other spectral surprises. 

Glide past a rattling casket in the conservatory. Head off to Madame Leota's spirited séance room. Float by the Grand Ballroom and its waltzing apparitions. Take a spin through a cemetery where the spirited residents regale you with song. 

Beware of lurking hitchhikers—these phantom pranksters may try to follow you home!"

Such a fun, spooky attraction at the Disneyland Resort! Not necessarily “scary,” but this is a dark attraction with dim lighting, but lots to see and enjoy. This is always a classic to ride during the holidays (Halloween, Christmas time) because they will transform this attraction into The Nightmare Before Christmas theme!

Disneyland Resort

Haunted Mansion

Haunted house

Haunt

Imagine waking up to find yourself curled up in a cozy corner, surrounded by a scratching post, litter box, and the fluffiest napping spot you've ever seen. You stretch, yawn, and—wait a second... this isn’t your home! You’ve somehow landed in a pet shop adoption cubby, and there’s a sign that says “AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.” Uh oh. You’re a cat, and you’re in the wrong place. Time to put your paws to work and get back to your real family!

This is an easy game designed for younger players. 

We did with a 4 and an 11 year old, our little cats LOVED it! It’s fun for adults too, such a creatively designed room. The most (maybe the only?) child-friendly room around LA, definitely recommended to do with kids, I mean cats, of all ages. Jeremiah was so passionate and kind as a GM, and also as an escape room connoisseur. We’ll be back for the other room soon :)

Meow! I'm a Cat.

Reopening for 2026. Hours, dates, and admission may vary — check official site for current details.

Last verified: 8/31/2026

It looks like some of our camp counselors read that weird book they found in the forest, and now Camp Slashers is plagued with monsters! You will need to be trained on proper axe-throwing self-defense (and other fun games) to protect yourself from the undead! Slashers is the only venue in Southern California to offer hatchet and big axe throwing, interactive projected targets, and draft beer. Slashers is from the same creators of Cross Roads Escape Games in Anaheim.

This was one of the best Axe Throwing Experiences we have done. We really enjoy Whoop Axe due to all the extra equipment they allow you to throw, but this place has the theming! This place has not only the theming, but they have the high tech equipment. I would highly recommend this place to multiple people

Slashers Axe Throwing & Ales

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Embark on a journey through the Midnight Theater, entering horror film worlds where you must survive the deadly Slasher's rage. Can you escape these movie nightmares, or will you be trapped among decaying corpses in the ruined theatre? The sinister Midnight Theater beckons the brave into Cinema Slasher.

I don’t know if I just got lucky with a really good actor when I walked through, but I got more jump scares on this maze than any of the others. The creepy guys with film reels for a head were particularly freaky and really got in my face and followed me around—it was great!

Knott's Berry Farm

Cinema Slasher

Reopening for 2026. Hours, dates, and admission may vary — check official site for current details.

Last verified: 8/31/2026

Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. Give in and succumb to the hypnotist Mesmer and his sinister sideshow, as it pries on your hidden fears.

Release your inner thoughts and descend into a world of madness, torture, and eerie enlightenment. There you will uncover the grotesque secrets hidden as you brave through the most terrifying show ever created.

I loved this theme of hypnotization. Of all the mazes at Knott’s, this one is the best at telling you a complete story throughout the entire maze. The voice talks to you through the entire maze, which makes perfect sense for the hypnotization theme. There are also some really cool, freaky moments during this maze where they play with your mind. I only wish there were even more mind tricks sprinkled all throughout!

Mesmer: Sideshow Of The Mind

Honoring Scary Farm's inaugural maze, "10 Chilling Chambers," began in 1977. This unsettling attraction pays tribute to its past while horrifying today's audience. The Keeper leads you through a foreboding cathedral, encountering classic maze themes. Unleash 50 years of modern terror, reliving the eerie collections and diabolical characters of seasons past.

This might be my favorite haunt of all time! It’s not at all cohesive, but that’s because it’s basically ten mini haunts! Every time I turned a corner, I had no idea what would come next. It never stoped surprisingly me, and my smile just got wider the further I went in. I kept thinking I was almost at the end, but the maze lasts like seven minutes! That’s crazy long for a theme park haunt!

The Chilling Chambers

Months have gone by since five friends vanished without a trace. Four of the missing individuals have been discovered in separate locations across the frozen hills, indicating potential foul play. Law enforcement suspects that the fifth friend, whose remains have not been found, is responsible for the crimes. Despite an extensive search, the authorities believe that the final survivor has also perished, labeling the case as a cold one and closing it.

However, you have a different hypothesis. One of the four bodies found was located inside an old cabin known for a terrifying tale from the 1950s. The story goes that a man went insane and murdered his entire family and anyone who came close to the cabin. Despite his confession, the authorities never located the bodies from that crime, and the perpetrator was sentenced to death and locked up in a mental institution. Until his dying breath, he insisted that the house was haunted, and the spirits made him commit the gruesome acts of violence.

Determined to uncover the truth, you and your friends venture into the hills to locate the infamous cabin and search for any signs of your missing friend. However, as you approach the cabin, you begin to feel lightheaded and pass out one by one. When you come to, you realize that your face is covered, and you can only use one hand. To make matters worse, some members of your group are missing. Can you locate your friends, find your missing companion, and escape before suffering the same fate as the family from the eerie tale?
* Previously at Clever Fox in Menifee, CA.*

Great room, owner was super helpful and an awesome GM.  Came with 4 teen girls.  Live actor was definitely a plus for the experience!  They toned it down for us, but still a lot of scares/anxiety (in a good way). Can’t wait to see what the other rooms are like.

Cloud Escape

Cold Case

Zoe is not just a story. Zoe is tangible proof that nightmares aren't reserved solely for your dreams.
Zoe Is Real.

You find yourself drawn to an abandoned house that has been haunting your dreams.
The eerie force calling you becomes unbearable, and once you arrive at the location, you become trapped.

Trapped in a place where a terrifying world where nightmares become reality.
The spirits will tell you all that you need to know to free Zoe; all of the dark secrets and rituals you need to execute to end this once and for all.

But you're not alone.

Uncle Robert is here.
While you and your team try to solve the puzzles, you must fight and flee from uncle robert. One wrong step, and his axe will be swiftly put into your back.

Imagine a mysterious, run-down house from your darkest nightmares. The abandoned home is vast and consists of multiple rooms, separated by a never-ending hallway of doors. Over 2000 square feet to explore in this 100 minute horror experience.

Prepare to explore zoe's bedroom, robert's lair, and other twisted rooms that you'll have to see to believe - if you can last that long without running away in fear.

Nightmarish Puzzles

Zoe's puzzles exist solidly within its nightmarish world, challenging you with intuitive tasks that feel like genuine interactions with the spirits or means to stay alive.

With cryptic sigils, rituals, haunted paintings, satanic circles, and liters of blood, the puzzles will immerse you further into the horror of what has been done to Zoe and what she has become..

Though the puzzles may seem simple outside the haunting environment, the terror you'll experience within Zoe's world makes even the easiest tasks nearly impossible to complete.

Selected Purgatory Mode..
All I can say is this:
There is a waiver. A REAL Waiver.
They are not kidding about what is on it. 
Read thoroughly.  You've been warned. 
The rest of it is up to you. 

Puzzles weren't complicated at all, but we still managed to not complete the room. You'll understand why as soon as the game starts. 
Good luck.

Escapade Games

Zoe: Reborn

We can't tell you too much because we don't want to ruin the surprise. 

We can tell you 

You will have 60 minutes-
The room is scary-
There is a bonus mission
There is a very unique twist which we believe has never been done before
There are some very neat surprises
We certainly hope you are not afraid of hellevators

Add this to your Halloween season itinerary!!! Creepy vibes the entire time, probably because the building is truly haunted. The puzzles made sense but were tricky because of the atmosphere and one flashlight. Also communicating quietly adds another layer of difficulty. Really cool element in this one. But definitely needs another dose of fright!

13th Room

The Silence 1

Nominee (2020)

Nominee (2019)

There is a psychopath on the loose and you’ve been kidnapped! The killer likes to toy with victims and has left to make preparations… Escape within the hour or become the next victims!

So awesome! It was very immersive and the theming was really well done. All of the puzzles made sense and the technology was really cool. Our game master was Joel and he was super friendly and awesome!

Mission Escape Games

Escape the Darkest Hour: Torture Chamber

It was the perfect vacation, white sandy beaches, a beautiful self serve resort, a talking fish? … til you lost your wallet! How are you and your friends going to pay your tab now?! Rumor has it that this seemingly quaint tiki bar was built on the site of a long lost pirate treasure… maybe you can find something to get that crazy manager off your back! Will your team solve the mystery and live to tell the tale?

One of the best experiences I’ve had. We played both Flynn’s arcade and Treasure island. Let me start off by saying Greg the game master was the best. He did both of our games and was amazing. My kids 7 and 5 enjoyed as our GM as well. Both sets are top tier. There is plenty to do in both rooms. I say play them back to back. You won’t be disappointed. Brain Games know what they are doing. They will immerse you in the best way that you won’t want to leave the world you are in.

Brain Games Escape Room

Treasure Island

Enroll at Irvine School of Wizardry and unleash your magical potential! Test your skills with thrilling puzzles and challenges. Learn to cast spells, discover magical creatures, and uncover the goblin's secrets to defeat the Dark Lord!

The Phoenix Ring:
Step into the Department of Beast Mastery as you encounter rare creatures, engage with a variety of magical artifacts, explore the botanical chamber, and journey deep underground to uncover long-lost secrets!

What a great episode 2 of the School of Wizardry series!  Hidden Donkey does not disappoint. 

The Marauder’s Map guide system is on-theme and kept us on track.  Set design was beautiful and “room transitions” were very memorable.

Highly recommended.

Hidden Donkey

Irvine School of Wizardry and the Goblin's Secrets

Step into an ’80s-style arcade and relive the golden age of gaming. But beneath the glow and sound, something isn’t quite right. The machines are glitching… and their creator has disappeared.

To find him, you’ll need to do more than play. Leap into a glowing world beyond the circuit board. What starts as nostalgic fun becomes a neon soaked digital adventure as you uncover a reality hidden beyond the screen. Step inside. The games are more real than you ever imagined.

Flynn’s Arcade is a room that feels as good to play as it is to look at. Pictures give off the exact 80s aesthetic the room is going for. I won’t spoil anything but the progression of the room is surprising, from entrances that reveal themselves to the rooms you get to explore, there’s so much hidden and it’s satisfying the whole time. In our game one piece did not activate automatically which stuck my team in one spot a little longer than we wanted but even then we got out with some 25 minutes remaining. The puzzles are a mix of classic codes and locks and Survivor-esque challenges that keep gameplay exciting. Highly recommended this one.

Flynn's Arcade

Silver - Best Fantasy Theme (2020)

Become a student at Irvine School of Wizardry and put your magical skills to the test through a series of puzzles and challenges. Learn to cast magical spells, brew mystical potions and unlock secret chambers to defeat the Dark Lord!

We had such a great time with this room! The scenery was Hollywood level. We thought we had just walked into a certain wizard school from the movies. The puzzles were really fun and the tech was pretty wild. We will definitely be back to play their other room.

Irvine School Of Wizardry And The Dragon Wand

The guardian of the enchanted forest has gone missing. Rumor has it that the merchant of the shop has something to do with it. Help is needed to solve the mystery!

A super high quality escape room just like all the other ones at the Quest Tavern, but this one would definitely rank one of the best ones here! I’ve done all of them and I’d say the Bridge Between is probably the hardest room at the Quest Tavern! It requires a minimum of 2 people, but to finish within the time limit of 75 minutes, I’d say 3-4 is recommended. Not scary at all! There is a LOT of puzzles and so much to do in this room. Not terribly a lot of seeking puzzles. Very immersive, including the hint system! Our GM was absolutely stellar in making for an unforgettable experience! The ending was super cute, though I did bang up my knee a bit 🤣 I guess that would be my only word of caution! 

Overall, I would not say this is beginner friendly, but enthusiasts who enjoy a challenge will absolutely love it! ❤️

Things to Do in Anaheim: Escape Rooms, Haunted Houses and More

Top escape rooms in Anaheim

The Weeping Witch

The Hex Room

13th Basement

Haunted Mansion

Meow! I'm a Cat.

Top escape rooms for kids in Anaheim

Treasure Island

Irvine School of Wizardry and the Goblin's Secrets

Flynn's Arcade

Irvine School Of Wizardry And The Dragon Wand

The Bridge Between

Top horror escape rooms in Anaheim

The Weeping Witch

Cold Case

Zoe: Reborn

The Silence 1

Escape the Darkest Hour: Torture Chamber

Top haunted houses near Anaheim

Slashers Axe Throwing & Ales

Haunted Mansion

Cinema Slasher

Mesmer: Sideshow Of The Mind

The Chilling Chambers

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