Halloween in San Diego is one big party.

The hotels transform into costume parties with dozens of musical acts. They have multiple venues and cash prizes for the best dressed.

There’s also a huge block party that takes over half of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Here are 3 of the best Downtown San Diego parties you can’t miss.

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1. Monster Bash

The 11th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash is one October 29th from 6:00 PM to midnight. It’s a block party spanning eight blocks.

They have three stages, 10 bars, 50 toxic dancers and thousands of people! There will also be a costume contest with a grand prize of $3,000.

The block party takes place on 7th Avenue between Market and J Street. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and there’s an additional $25 VIP upgrade.

2. Halloween at the W

The W San Diego is throwing The Greatest Show on Earth. It’s hosted on Saturday, October 29th and will have 11 musical acts!

It’s from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am on B street and State street. Tickets are $40 pre sale. If you book a room package, then you’ll receive 2 complimentary tickets.

3. Halloween Bash at the Hard Rock Hotel

The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego throws some of the best parties downtown.

And on Saturday, October 29th they’re throwing a huge costume party. It takes place over three floors, five venues and 15 DJs.

Tickets are $50 and the party is on 5th Avenue and L street.

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Halloween is one of the busiest Vegas weekends.

People flock from all over to enjoy the countless parties and 24 hour a day revelry.

Vegas is also hosting some of the most lavish costume parties at their world class nightclubs

Between nonstop partying, you should catch a nap at some amazing hotels and try to squeeze in time for an unforgettable show.

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Surrender Nightclub

There will be two costume parties on Wendesday, October 26th and Monday, October 31st. Lil Jon will be performing Monday night, and guests will compete for $25,000 in cash and prizes.

Heidi Klum’s 12th Annual Halloween Bash

Retired supermodel and Project Runway star Heidi Klum throws an annual star-studded Halloween event. This year it will take place on Saturday October 29th at Tao in Las Vegas. It is an invitation only event. Music will be provided by The Roots DJ Questlove. $10,000 costume contest

Cabo Wabo Cantina

Sammy Hagar’s new Strip side cantina is having an ’80s rocker party. On Sunday, October 30th, guests should dress up as their favorite musicians for the chance to win cash. The best rockin’ costume of the night will win a free $200 bar tab!

Chateu Nightclub & Gardens

The Jersey Shore’s JWoww will host a “Pimp N Ho Costume Ball” on Friday, October 28th.

XS Nightclub

XS Nightclub at the Wynn is hosting a “Ghosts N Stuff” themed party with Deadmau5 on Sunday, October 30th. Then on Monday, they’re hosting a “House of Horror” costume party with DJ Afrojack.

Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub

The Rockhouse Bar & Nighclub is hosting four nights of parties and specials. Guests will get two-for-one beers and Ketel One specials. They will also have 5 nights of costume parties, awarding $500 – $1000 to the best costumes of the night.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Every 9 1/2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is infected with HIV.

Now is your time to make a difference.

Support those in need this October 16th at the 27th annual Aids Walk Los Angeles.

It’s California’s largest AIDS fundraising event and the world’s first Walk to fight the epidemic.

Please take a second and help in at least one of two ways:

1. Your Participation

Please join our team to take place in the 27th Annual Aids Walk in Los Angeles, Saturday 16th.

The LA Aids Walk is a 6.2 mile walk that starts and ends in West Hollywood Park.

Sign up for the Fox Rent A Car team on our Team Page.

2. Your Donation

Your donation makes it possible to continue to provide services to fight and prevent this terrible disease.

Any sized donation will have an immediate impact on the lives of someone suffering.

For example:

• $10 will bring one bag of groceries for distribution at one of four Necessities of Life Program food pantries.
• $20 will give one hour of prevention counseling for high risk youth.
• $100 will provide one month of mental health support group activity for one woman.

Make a donation on our Team Fundraising Page.

In last week’s survey, 50% of you said that you Check-In to locations on Foursquare or Facebook Places.

That sounds good enough for us!

How does it work?

When you go to any Fox Rent A Car corporate location, simply look it up on Foursquare or Facebook Places and you should see a “Special” or “Deal”.

“Check-In” to the location and you’ll “Unlock” the special. Show the screen to the rental agent at the counter when picking up your reservation.

This promotion will run until Friday, November 18, 2011 at 11:30pm, and is valid on Compact through Standard SUV vehicles (Based on availability).

Here is an example of what it will look like:

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

The number one topic people wanted to hear about on our survey was ways to save.

We can do that!

Fox already provides a number of ways to save on car rentals. Here are a few that highlight some of the best ways.

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1. Last Minute Deals

Score last minute deals with the Fox Hot Deals.

On our main website, you’ll find the lowest rates for the next two weeks.

2. Loyal Customers

The Fox Rent A Car Rewards Program is the best way to save on car rentals.

Earn points with each rental and use them on your next rental with Fox Bucks. Your points are applied directly to your next rental car. You’re allowed to use them whenever you’d like.

You can also redeem points for gift certificates. You can pick a Super Certificate on the Gift Certificates website, for a larger list of stores.

Give By Category

3. Coupons for Friends

Get discounts on a variety of cars and locations from our Facebook Specials.

“Like” us and the discounts will be yours!

You can also Check-In to our locations and receive upgrades and more!

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

This is a guest post by Kieron, one-half of the team at travel blog Don’t Ever Look Back. With the support of Fox Rent a Car, Kieron and his partner Amy are driving around California for 12 days later this month and will be sharing some of their stories on the Fox Rent A Car Blog.

A California Road Trip. It’s something that every serious traveller has to do at least once in his or her lifetime. But if you’re lucky enough to be able to road trip through this great state twice, then you know you’ve struck the jackpot. And that’s exactly what we get to do!

Between August 21 and September 1, the two of us driving from San Francisco, California to Las Vegas, Nevada via Yosemite National Park and several other Californian cities. Here’s a map of our planned road trip:

The Plan

12 days, 7 cities and approximately 1500 miles of driving. Here’s a quick rundown of where we’re visiting on this epic adventure.

• San Francisco – where we are currently and the starting point of our road trip (San Francisco International Airport).
• South Lake Tahoe – via Sacramento. There are plenty of great outdoor activities which we’ll take advantage of.
• Yosemite National Park – via Bodie, a ghost town east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We’ll be doing plenty of great hikes in the National Park.
• Bakersfield – a great place to rest our weary eyes and have a nice long shower after camping in Yosemite.
• Los Angeles – there’s so much to do in this city and we’ll be stopping in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica/Venice Beach among others.
• San Diego – the drive down the Pacific Coast Highway will be half the fun with many stops in the beachside towns through Orange County.
• Palm Springs – this desert resort town is a perfect place to explore on the way to Vegas.
• Las Vegas – the last destination is the Sin City – Las Vegas, Nevada. Just in time for the Labor Day Long Weekend!

Want to follow our big adventure? Keep following the Fox Rent A Car Blog or visit our website Don’t Ever Look Back.

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About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

If you’re thinking about traveling internationally soon, then be sure to check out our International Affiliate locations!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental carssince its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Please congratulate the winners!

Here’s what you’ve been looking for. Our new rental car discounts are now available!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

We hope everyone is having a great 4th of July today!

How about a Special!

In honor of this awesome day, we’ve put up new Specials, Discounts and Coupons on our Facebook page!

Here are some of the most popular posts from the past month:
The Truth about the Fox Road Trip
A Sea World Video with Shamu!
The Best Road Trip Advice You’ll Ever Receive
The Perfect Old Town San Diego Hotel
How to Save on Travel this Summer
The Best Kid Friendly Las Vegas Attraction

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.