Sip Spooky Cocktails at The Nightmare Before Blitzen’s in Carlsbad

Two of our favorite holidays are about to collide. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s holiday pop-up bar, Blitzen’s, has taken a turn for the wicked with The Nightmare Before Blitzen’s, a limited-time Halloween takeover filled with festive frights and spirited sips.

For nine nights only, the bar is embracing spooky season with a makeover that mixes holiday cheer with a little Halloween mischief. Come see what happens when the two worlds meet.

Halloween Takes Over Blitzen’s

Blitzen’s is known as Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar, so you can bet this Halloween twist goes big. Think festive decorations with a spooky edge, a playful mashup of two seasons that doesn’t usually share a room.

It’s the perfect excuse to get a head start on the holiday spirit while you’re still in a Halloween mood. Bring a friend who loves both holidays, and you’ll have a hard time picking a favorite.

omni la costa The Nightmare Before Blitzen’s

The Nightmare Before Blitzen’s takes over Omni La Costa Blitzen’s Bar for Halloween

Frights, Bites, and Cocktails

The Nightmare Before Blitzen’s brings the scares and the treats together, with devilishly good bites and spirited sips to match the theme. Pull up a seat, order something fun, and settle in for a night out that feels like a little bit of both holidays.

Grab a few friends, share a bite or two, and see which spooky sip becomes your favorite. With a menu built around the theme, every round is a chance to try something a little wicked.

Omni La Costa Blitzen’s Bar mixes Halloween frights with festive holiday cheer

Enjoy festive frights with a bite at Omni La Costa Blitzen’s Bar

Nine Nights Only at Omni La Costa

This limited-time takeover runs for just nine nights at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, a 400-acre, Spanish Mission-style resort in Carlsbad.

The bar is open Thursday through Saturday, and it’s open to all, walk-ins only, so there’s no need to plan ahead. Swing by with friends, a date, or anyone who loves a good seasonal cocktail.

With six dining outlets on the property, you can grab dinner first, take a stroll, and finish the night at the bar. Once these nights are gone, so is the spooky twist, so don’t wait too long to stop in.

See you there!

Spooky sips, holiday charm, and only nine nights to enjoy it.

📆 Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad
🎟️ Walk-ins only, open to all
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See you there, San Diego!