For Halloween lovers who believe spooky season starts right after July 4th.
Hauntdown is Santa Barbara’s 100-day countdown to Halloween, delivering boo-tiful daily local weather-inspired zombie images and eerie seasonal surprises to your inbox as the big night creeps closer, closer, and closer.
SANTA BARBARA'S DAILY WEATHER,
TURNED INTO AN IMAGE!
Fog over the harbor. Heat in the foothills. Wind off the coast. Weird nights on State Street. Hauntdown uses the day’s local weather as the spark for each image, turning familiar Santa Barbara conditions into something stranger.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hauntdown?
Hauntdown is Santa Barbara’s 100-day countdown to Halloween. Each day, the local weather forecast is turned into a spooky, Halloween-inspired image and sent as a daily dispatch.
How does the daily image work?
Each image is inspired by that day’s Santa Barbara weather. Fog, heat, wind, clouds, rain, gloom, and golden coastal light can all shape the scene.
When does Hauntdown start?
Hauntdown begins 100 days before Halloween and continues counting down until October 31.
Is Hauntdown only for Santa Barbara?
The current version is built around Santa Barbara weather, locations, and seasonal atmosphere. The images and daily dispatches are designed to feel local, not generic.
What do I get when I sign up?
You get a daily Hauntdown email during the countdown season. Each dispatch includes the number of days to Halloween, the day’s weather-inspired Halloween image, local conditions, and occasional spooky surprises as Halloween gets closer.
Are the images generated by AI?
Yes. Hauntdown uses AI-assisted image generation, guided by local weather data, seasonal themes, and custom creative direction. The goal is not to replace artists or photography, but to create a weird daily Halloween experience built around Santa Barbara.
Is Hauntdown free?
The daily countdown dispatch may include free previews, trials, or paid access depending on the current season. Check the signup details on this page for the current offer.
Can local businesses sponsor Hauntdown?
Yes. Hauntdown can feature local sponsor offers inside the daily dispatch. Sponsor placements are designed to feel like part of the experience, not random ads. You can see an example here.
What kind of sponsors are a good fit?
Local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shops, events, attractions, hotels, haunted experiences, Halloween-related businesses, and Santa Barbara brands that want a fun seasonal promotion are a good fit.
Can I share the images?
Yes, you can share the daily dispatch or post about Hauntdown, but the images should not be resold, repackaged, or used as your own commercial artwork without permission.
What happens after Halloween?
After Halloween, the countdown ends and Hauntdown goes back into the crypt until the next spooky season. Special off-season dispatches or related seasonal projects may appear later.
How do I unsubscribe?
Every Hauntdown email includes an unsubscribe link. You can leave the countdown anytime.
Here's a sample of the dispatch
you'll get every day!
