The 14 best escape rooms in Anaheim (2026)

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.”

ilke444

48 escape rooms

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?​

Come one, come all! Step right up and see if you have what it takes to become a magnificent magician! In this room filled with trickery and illusions, you and your team will be put to the test. Work to beat the clock as you search for clues and solve mind-boggling puzzles in a topsy-turvy experience of a lifetime! Now all you need to do is ask yourself, do you have the wits of a magician? Or are you as clueless as a clown?

“Very fun game! We didn’t ask for many hints, but our GM Mina was in character throughout and enthusiastic and helped to make it an unforgettable experience for us. Children friendly, not scary, wacky, lots of cool props and locks left and right. This room was pretty puzzle/lock heavy and would be a bit difficult for younger children, but I’m aware that they have a kids version (that we did NOT play), but the option is there which is very cool!”

Asterialy

75 escape rooms

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.”

BavarianErin

116 escape rooms

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 :)”

ilke444

48 escape rooms

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!”

ella4ever

2 haunts

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!”

UndercoverBlobfish

61 haunts

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!”

UndercoverBlobfish

61 haunts

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!”

ColeShalauta

82 haunts

Ghost Town Streets is the original - and still most terrifying scare zone - that started it all. Bands of half-human, half-animal monsters prowl the streets and inhabit the fog. Beware the notoriously startling Sliders who lunge from every fog-filled corner of the land.

“This is by far the best of all the scare zones this year. With the lighting and fog creating the creepy atmosphere you are hesitant to walk through, the scare actors make it full of jump scares when they surprise you.”

UndercoverBlobfish

61 haunts

The Sisters Curse takes place in the 14th century in the small town of Warwick, a fishing port in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.

“For two people, this room is tough. I read previous reviews saying Magic Cottage was easy in terms of puzzles but for two of us there was a lot to do and the perfect amount of time to do it. The setting and set design is phenomenal. Though the second room is less stellar, I think that’s how many escape rooms are: your main set piece is more thought out leaving the end feeling rushed. That’s really my only complaint is not being able to use more in the second room. All the props are genuine and handmade. You really feel the passion and creativity the owners brought to the table. Some rooms nowadays rely on dreaded AI for art or voiceovers - Magic Cottage is real, human engineering at its finest and it floors me when I find places like this. Definitely play here if you haven’t yet.”

Ronocnroll

141 escape rooms

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.

SEE YOU ON THE PLAYGROUND Summer is here! Well, almost… If you and your friends are going to leave for summer vacation, you’ll need your final report card. Here’s the problem, you haven’t finished your work and these assignments are unlike anything you’ve encountered in a classroom before. Luckily, you’ve got a great squad and everyone brings something different to the table. Band together to ace the ultimate group project. Pass or fail, you’re in this together!

“There is so much in this room we had our typical group of 4 and we were on top of all the puzzles just there is a lot and we barely had enough time. It had a vibe of are you smarter than a 5th grader tv show. We would have been better if we had one more person in our group but we still got out. I recommend this room just make sure y’all talk a lot.”

thegreekjr

81 escape rooms

A classified spacecraft, a catastrophic malfunction, and one final hour to stop extinction. Board the U.S.S. Nemesis, uncover what went wrong and rewrite its fate! All before it takes you, and the planet, down with

“Great room with high tech puzzles. Need at least 4 people. We had a hard time getting started but once we did, we were good. Great storyline and immersion within the room. Difficult but not too hard in my Opinion for seasoned escapees.”

rvassar21

32 escape rooms