From mad scientist beers to horror-themed coffee shops, the Inland Empire has its fair share of spooky surprises. This region is pretty spread out, so for now, you’ll find cities with smaller spooky presences like Upland, Yucaipa, Ontario, and Montclair grouped together here, perfect for planning a haunted road trip through the IE. If you’re thinking to yourself, where’s Riverside? It has a surprisingly high number of spooky things to do, and so it gets its own page.
Spooky Things to Do in the Inland Empire
Yucaipa, CA
Monstros Sub Shop
A horror-themed sandwich shop in Yucaipa offering made-to-order subs with a deli-style menu and monster murals.
Yucaipa, CA
Roast the Dead Coffee
A horror-inspired coffee shop in Yucaipa serving spooky espresso drinks in a space surrounded by horror icons.
Ontario, CA
Metabolic Brewing Co.
Mad scientist–themed brewery in Ontario serving small-batch beers in a neon-filled taproom filled with skulls and lab gear.
Montclair, CA
Halloween Express IE
Year-round Halloween store with walls of costumes up front and a spooky animatronic display in the back.
Upland, CA
Rad Coffee
The original Rad Coffee location, serving tasty drinks, punk rock vibes, and a little horror in the heart of Downtown Upland.
Upland, CA
Stardust Alley
Horror and rock shop in Upland with rare collectibles, shirts, patches, and shelves of unique merch for fans and collectors.
Explore Spots Around the Inland Empire in SoCal
All of these are pulled from my personal spooky map — so if it’s listed here, I either loved it or can’t wait to go.
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