{"id":47620,"date":"2025-09-08T14:38:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/?p=47620"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:56:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:56:02","slug":"carlsbad-murder-mystery-dinner-detective-grand-opening-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/2025\/09\/08\/carlsbad-murder-mystery-dinner-detective-grand-opening-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmask the Mystery: Dinner Detective\u2019s Grand Opening in Carlsbad on October 25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47620\" class=\"elementor elementor-47620\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289093b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"289093b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-def75a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"def75a2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9dcbe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9dcbe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf89 Welcome to Carlsbad\u2019s Most Interactive Dining Experience!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb0555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfb0555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1199\">Carlsbad, California, is about to get a thrilling upgrade. The <strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1014\">nation\u2019s most popular true-crime, murder mystery dinner show\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/\">The Dinner Detective<\/a>\u2014is opening at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sanppup-the-cassara-carlsbad\/\">The Cassara Carlsbad<\/a><\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets-csb.thedinnerdetective.com\/checkout\/view-event\/id\/6790817\/chk\/d10f\/?_gl=1*kqgpt7*_ga*NDI5ODU4ODUxLjE3NDU4NjQ5NTA.*_ga_QJGB6SCQVH*czE3NTczNjY1MzAkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzU3MzY2NzYzJGo1OSRsMCRoMjExMTMxNTIzNA..\"><strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1048\">Saturday, October 25, 2025<\/strong><\/a>. Whether you&#8217;re a local looking for something fun to do or a visitor seeking an unforgettable night out, this is <strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1198\">one event you don\u2019t want to miss<\/strong>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1386\">With <strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1231\">complimentary parking<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1258\">chef-curated buffet<\/strong>, and a <strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1302\">cast of hilarious, hidden actors<\/strong>, this is far from your typical dinner and a show. It&#8217;s a <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1385\">murderously good time<\/strong>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557e7a6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"557e7a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Carlsbad Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa140eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa140eb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f184756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f184756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/yAN66QtkTi0?si=tBbR7N7gtLI9V3Yf&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364be5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"364be5a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f1a67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71f1a67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f29e3e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f29e3e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Pu7LvnBXJWU?si=sGkAetMvKHaDsvNY&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb1f4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bb1f4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912de1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"912de1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f What Is The Dinner Detective, Anyway?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d262097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d262097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1813\">Forget the clich\u00e9 costumed mysteries or cheesy scripts. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/what-to-expect\/\">Dinner Detective<\/a> is <strong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1583\">America\u2019s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show<\/strong>. Set in the present day, <strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1689\">you\u2019ll be seated at a table with actors cleverly disguised as regular guests<\/strong>. Clues will be revealed. Murders will be staged. Suspicions will rise. And anyone in the room\u2014even you\u2014could be the killer.<\/p><p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1828\">The format?<\/p><ul data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"2013\"><li data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1894\"><p data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1894\"><strong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1857\">Four-course experience<\/strong> (in this case, an elevated buffet)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1935\"><p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1935\"><strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1933\">Comedic, unscripted performances<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1977\"><p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1977\"><strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1975\">Audience participation encouraged<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2013\"><p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2013\"><strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2013\">Prizes awarded to Top Sleuths<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2054\">Ready to solve a murder while you dine?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52062c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f52062c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-748ba72 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"748ba72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8218e02 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8218e02\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbfcc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cbfcc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udccd Why Carlsbad Is the Perfect New Location<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-272c663 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"272c663\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2331\">Located at the stunning <strong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2192\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecassaracarlsbad.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2190\">Cassara Carlsbad<\/a><\/strong>, this new venue is nestled near the coast, just minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2266\">LEGOLAND<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlet\/carlsbad\/stores\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2296\">Carlsbad Premium Outlets<\/strong><\/a>, and the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflowerfields.com\/plan-your-trip\/\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2330\">Flower Fields<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2482\">This property offers:<br data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2357\" \/>\u2705 Upscale yet relaxed resort vibe<br data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2393\" \/>\u2705 Easy access from I-5<br data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\" \/>\u2705 Ocean breezes and panoramic views<br data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2480\">FREE guest parking<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2638\">Whether local to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcalifornia.com\/experience\/north-county-san-diego\/\"><strong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2534\">North County San Diego<\/strong><\/a> or visiting the area, this location is the perfect setting for a night of mystery, comedy, and cuisine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc411ed elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bc411ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d3d63f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d3d63f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15ac6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"15ac6e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/HpTx5HNubbU?si=su0bqNRcsfk39Ikl&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb6bd0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5cb6bd0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee59a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ee59a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02b1c1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"02b1c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47628\" alt=\"Guest enjoying a plated dinner with mashed potatoes, saut\u00e9ed greens, and grilled chicken at The Dinner Detective event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/09\/DSC00752-scaled.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe1005 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebe1005\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d78b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d78b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f What\u2019s on the Menu? A Buffet That Kills\u2026 in a Good Way<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f58dabe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f58dabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2878\">No cold chicken here! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\"><strong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2767\">Dinner Detective Carlsbad<\/strong><\/a> location features a delicious buffet filled with <strong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2877\">gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly options<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2896\"><strong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2896\">Buffet Menu:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3324\"><li data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2980\"><p data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2980\"><strong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2922\">Fresh Caesar Salad<\/strong> with Grilled Croutons &amp; Cardini-Style Dressing <em data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2978\">(GF\/V)<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3077\"><p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3077\"><strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3016\">Local Heirloom Tomato Caprese<\/strong> with Mozzarella, Arugula, Basil &amp; Balsamic Glaze <em data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3075\">(GF\/DF)<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3148\"><p data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3148\"><strong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3102\">Chicken Cacciatore<\/strong> with San Marzanos, Peppers, Olives &amp; Capers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3208\"><p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3208\"><strong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3169\">Penne Pomodoro<\/strong> with Fresh Basil &amp; Ricotta <em data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3206\">(GF\/DF)<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3250\"><p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3250\"><strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3236\">Roasted Tuscan Squash<\/strong> <em data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3248\">(GF\/DF\/V)<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3302\"><p data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3302\"><strong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3283\">Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes<\/strong> with Fresh Herbs<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3324\"><p data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3324\"><strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3322\">Mini Desserts<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3479\">\ud83d\udcb5 Price per guest: Estimated at <strong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3369\">$99.95<\/strong> (pending official listing on the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3477\">Carlsbad event page<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd6ee2a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cd6ee2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f13fb7f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f13fb7f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29b2a96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29b2a96\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c8c55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46c8c55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udcc5 When &amp; Where: Grand Opening Night Details<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae0742a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae0742a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3807\"><strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3552\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Date:<\/strong> Saturday, October 25, 2025<br data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\" \/><strong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3595\">\ud83d\udccd Venue:<\/strong> Buena Vista Room @ <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecassaracarlsbad.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3670\">The Cassara Carlsbad<\/a> \u2013 5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA<br data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3707\" \/><strong data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3722\">\ud83d\ude97 Parking:<\/strong> Complimentary<br data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3739\" \/><strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3760\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Dinner Start:<\/strong> 6:00 PM<br data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3771\" \/><strong data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3789\">\ud83d\udd0d Show Start:<\/strong> 6:30 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p><p data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3962\">Additional event nights will follow through <strong data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3874\">February 14, 2026<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3924\">holiday shows and private bookings<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e503e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"63e503e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c47f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69c47f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738598e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"738598e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/O4L0XaF9O54?si=j0i3JLLrIXQfyBAa&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6ec21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d6ec21\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-id=\"83703a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/what-to-expect\/\">\ud83e\udd14 FAQs: You Asked, We Answered<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af134d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1af134d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4067\"><strong data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4065\">When does the Dinner Detective open in Carlsbad?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4168\">The Grand Opening is on <strong data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4122\">Saturday, October 25, 2025<\/strong>, with additional shows through February 2026.<\/p><p data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4203\"><strong data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4201\">Is parking really free?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4288\">Yes! Guests can enjoy <strong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4256\">complimentary self-parking<\/strong> onsite at The Cassara Carlsbad.<\/p><p data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4327\"><strong data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4325\">Can I book a private event?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4531\">Absolutely. Private shows are available with a minimum of 20 guests or a $1,000 food &amp; beverage minimum. Perfect for team-building, birthdays, or group get-togethers.<\/p><p data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4571\"><strong data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4569\">Is the show family-friendly?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4675\">Shows are intended for an <strong data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4616\">adult audience<\/strong> (15+), with themes and language tailored for grown-up fun.<\/p><p data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4743\"><strong data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4741\">What makes this different from a typical dinner theater?<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4744\" data-end=\"4921\"><li data-start=\"4744\" data-end=\"4766\"><p data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4766\">No cheesy costumes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4804\"><p data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4804\">Actors are hidden in the audience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4833\"><p data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4833\">Every guest is a suspect<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4871\"><p data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4871\">Real prizes for solving the crime<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4921\"><p data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4921\">It\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4898\">scripted improv<\/strong>, not rehearsed theater<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4970\"><strong data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4968\">Do you cater to dietary restrictions?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"5070\">Yes! The buffet offers <strong data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5045\">gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options<\/strong> for nearly every course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca73c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fca73c7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd237be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd237be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f How to Get Tickets<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ba15d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8ba15d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66b8fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66b8fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5275\">Tickets will go live soon! For updates, bookmark the <strong data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5240\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5238\">San Diego Dinner Detective<\/a><\/strong> page or follow us on social media.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5413\">Early bird deals and group discounts may be available\u2014so don\u2019t miss your shot to be among the first to attend the <strong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5412\">Carlsbad location<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3bf08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c3bf08\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce6a36a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce6a36a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udcbc Planning a Party or Corporate Event?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d672b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d672b9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-840b57c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"840b57c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5685\">The Carlsbad Dinner Detective is now accepting <strong data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5532\">private party<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5537\" data-end=\"5556\">corporate event<\/strong> bookings. Whether it\u2019s a holiday bash or a company offsite, your group will get a custom night of laughs, drama, and great food.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5829\">Want more details? Reach out through the <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5728\" data-end=\"5823\">Dinner Detective Private Events<\/a> page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696ae36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"696ae36\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4694ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4694ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf0a How Does Carlsbad Compare to San Diego?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797fc30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"797fc30\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f2c328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f2c328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"6688\"><thead data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"5999\"><tr data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"5999\"><th data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"5920\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th><th data-start=\"5920\" data-end=\"5962\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Carlsbad<\/th><th data-start=\"5962\" data-end=\"5999\" data-col-size=\"sm\">San Diego<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6688\"><tr data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6239\"><td data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6145\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Venue<\/td><td data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6203\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecassaracarlsbad.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6202\">The Cassara Carlsbad<\/a><\/td><td data-start=\"6203\" data-end=\"6239\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/sancd-courtyard-san-diego-downtown\/overview\/\">Courtyard by Marriott<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6352\"><td data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6272\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Meal Style<\/td><td data-start=\"6272\" data-end=\"6315\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6274\" data-end=\"6284\">Buffet<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6352\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Plated dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6353\" data-end=\"6464\"><td data-start=\"6353\" data-end=\"6385\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Parking<\/td><td data-start=\"6385\" data-end=\"6428\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6395\">Free<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6464\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Paid valet or limited street<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6465\" data-end=\"6576\"><td data-start=\"6465\" data-end=\"6497\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Opening Date<\/td><td data-start=\"6497\" data-end=\"6540\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6499\" data-end=\"6519\">October 25, 2025<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"6540\" data-end=\"6576\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ongoing<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6688\"><td data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6609\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Atmosphere<\/td><td data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"6652\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Upscale Coastal Resort<\/td><td data-start=\"6652\" data-end=\"6688\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Downtown Convenience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"6690\" data-end=\"6879\">Looking for the urban energy of downtown? Try <strong data-start=\"6736\" data-end=\"6817\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/san-diego\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6738\" data-end=\"6815\">San Diego\u2019s Dinner Detective<\/a><\/strong>. Want a scenic escape with sea breezes? Carlsbad\u2019s your spot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb42db9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb42db9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab9513e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab9513e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udd14 Don\u2019t Miss the Mystery\u2014Save the Date!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa18d5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa18d5a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab37936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab37936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"6935\" data-end=\"7144\">Join us at The Cassara Carlsbad for a <strong data-start=\"6973\" data-end=\"7014\">murder mystery night unlike any other<\/strong>. With <strong data-start=\"7021\" data-end=\"7040\">delectable food<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"7042\" data-end=\"7058\">free parking<\/strong>, and an <strong data-start=\"7067\" data-end=\"7097\">interactive comedy mystery<\/strong>, this Grand Opening will be one for the books.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"7146\" data-end=\"7296\">\ud83d\udd0e <strong data-start=\"7149\" data-end=\"7193\">Get on the suspect list\u2014tickets go fast.<\/strong><br data-start=\"7193\" data-end=\"7196\" \/>\ud83c\udfad <strong data-start=\"7199\" data-end=\"7296\">Experience the laughter, suspense, and great food that only The Dinner Detective can deliver.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9e3698 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a9e3698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/carlsbad\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Carlsbad Tickets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready, Carlsbad! The nation\u2019s top interactive murder mystery dinner show\u2014The Dinner Detective\u2014is making its coastal debut at The Cassara Carlsbad on October 25, 2025. 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