Dark Harbor is open select evening from September 20th through November 2, 2024.  View Calendar

Dark Harbor takes place at the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA.

Please review important parking information here.

Our festival format allows you to pick and choose from a variety of attractions and experiences including haunted mazes, immersive attractions, themed bars and lounges, live performances, carnival rides, experiences aboard the Queen Mary and more. Seasonal treats and eats are also available for purchase throughout the festival.

Because you’ll pick and choose which attractions and experiences to explore, every visit to Dark Harbor will be different. On average, you should expect to spend two to three hours at the festival, but your evening may be longer or shorter.

There is no event reentry. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

If you have to ask, it’s best that you leave it in the car or, better yet, at home. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun experience for every visitor. Our security team checks all bags for potentially dangerous and prohibited objects and all guests must pass through a metal detector before entering the festival.

• Weapons of any kind, pepper spray, pocket knives, lighters, flashlights, and any potentially dangerous objects are not permitted inside the festival. We have a strict “no guns” policy, which means that even persons licensed to carry a firearm, including off-duty law enforcement officers, will not be permitted to bring their weapon into the festival (and we can’t hold them for you, either).

• Cameras are permitted, but tripods, monopods, easels, and other photography equipment are not permitted. Drones are not permitted. Lighting equipment is not permitted, nor is flash photography.

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

• Costumes, masks, face paint, props and handheld items are not permitted.

• Pens, markers, sharpies and gum are not permitted.

We reserve the right to prohibit any other item not listed above that we determine may be harmful or disruptive, in our sole and absolute discretion.  Confiscated items will not be returned.

Dark Harbor has a zero-tolerance policy for troublemakers. Troublemakers will be ejected from the festival without refund.

We want everyone to have a safe, fun time and ask that you please follow these rules:

• Do not touch or harass performers or staff
• No cursing or rowdy behavior
• No weapons (guns, knives, mace, pepper spray, etc.)

Smoking is permitted only in designated areas only.

Bags must be 6″ x 6″ x 8″ or smaller.

All bags and purses are subject to additional inspection by our security team. No larger bags or backpacks will be allowed.

There are no age restrictions to enter the event, however, Dark Harbor is recommended for kids 13 and older.   Kids under the age of seven 7 are not permitted in the haunted mazes. 

Themed bars and lounges at the festival are open to guests of all ages; however, you must be 21 or older and show a valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol. If you plan to consume alcohol at the festival, please visit the ID Check Station located immediately after security check at the festival entrance.

All themed bars and lounges offer mocktails and non-alcoholic beverage options!

Dark Harbor runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, and high heels are highly discouraged. Parts of the event take place inside; however, some attractions are outdoors, and the mazes on the ship are not climate controlled.

Yes! Themed bars and lounges at the festival are open to guests of all ages; however, you must be 21 or older and show a valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol. If you plan to consume alcohol at the festival, please visit the ID Check Station located immediately after security check at the festival entrance.

All themed bars and lounges offer mocktails and non-alcoholic beverage options!

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