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Treehouse on PCH Casts A Halloween Spell

By Greer Wylder

October 24, 2026

For readers craving a little witchy wonder this October, Treehouse on PCH, the rooftop bar at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, is embracing the season with a themed cocktail menu, a late-night happy hour and a Halloween party overlooking the Pacific. There are no tricks here, just treats (and tequila).Halloween Cocktail MenuAvailable through Oct. 31Wake the Dead: A haunting take on the classic espresso martini, made with Aspen Vodka from the nitro cold machine and garnished with cocoa dust.Black Magic Margarita: A spellbinding blackberry brew made with Flecha Azul Reposado and finished with a black salt rim.Cristalino Creeper:…

Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

October 22, 2026

Outpost Kitchen is getting into the Halloween spirit with three new seasonal items: the Frankenstein Cocktail, the Spooky Spice Iced Latte and Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Pancakes.The Frankenstein is a craft cocktail made with Midori, pineapple juice, lime, Hendry’s Vodka, Empress Gin and house-made blueberry jam. The Spooky Spice Iced Latte combines espresso with pumpkin spice and house-made vanilla syrup, comes with a choice of milk and is topped with pumpkin spice cold foam. The pancakes are fluffy and gluten-free, loaded with banana, walnuts and maple syrup, and finished with cinnamon mascarpone.The Costa Mesa eatery will also host an employee costume…

Howl-o-ween Pup Pop-Up Comes to The LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

October 12, 2026

Dog parents, bring your pup to celebrate the fall season at The LAB Anti-Mall's Howl-o-ween Pup Pop-Up from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Hosted by popular golden retriever Pawbrey, the event will feature more than 10 local brands offering dog gear, treats and related products and services.The afternoon also includes a costume contest for four-legged guests, with a prize for the best-dressed dog and owner. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ, a free pumpkin patch (while supplies last), pupcuterie cups and pet portraits available for purchase. A doggy relief area with real grass will be on site.…

Pete’s Spookeasy Returns to Huntington Beach This Fall

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2026

Pete's Spookeasy is back at Pete's Sunset Grille inside Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, running Sept. 27 through Nov. 2. The coastal restaurant gets a full Halloween makeover for the occasion, with themed decor, a spooky food and drink menu, and a few movie nights thrown in for good measure.The food leans into the theme without losing sight of flavor. Starters include Dracula Bat Wings and a Char-BOO-terie board, and from there diners can order the Grill-Reaper's Ribeye, a 10-ounce house-butchered rib eye with crispy fries and cowboy butter, or the Haunted Harbor Cake, a lump crab cake…

Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2026

Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public.Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.The boutique builds on Roger's Gardens' more than 50 year legacy and marks over three decades of theatrical retail design.…