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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in San Mateo

Q: What will we see on the San Mateo birthday scavenger hunt?

Your San Mateo adventure takes you through the best spots in town, including popular attractions and hidden gems. You'll complete birthday-themed challenges at each location while discovering what makes San Mateo special. The route is walkable and designed to show off the city while keeping the focus on celebrating the guest of honor!

Q: How do we get started in San Mateo?

After booking, customize your hunt with birthday trivia through your Client Portal (link in your confirmation email). On party day, everyone downloads the Let's Roam app, enters your join code, and heads to the starting zone in San Mateo. The app guides you from there—no tour guide needed!

Q: How much does it cost and how many people can join?

We offer two simple options: $39.99 for small groups up to 4 players , or $59.99 for the full party package up to 20 players . That's one flat price—no per-person fees! For large birthday parties, the full package works out to just $3 per person. Both options include full customization with birthday trivia about the guest of honor.

Q: Does the hunt start and end at the same place?

Most routes are designed as a loop that returns near your starting point —perfect for coordinating with restaurants, limos, or ride shares. You'll see the general starting area when you select your city in the app. The route is a walking tour (usually 1.5-2 miles) with no driving required between stops.

Q: What time does the hunt start? Do we need reservations?

No reservations needed! The hunt is completely self-guided and can start anytime, any day. Just open the app when your group is ready. We recommend daylight hours for the best photo opportunities, but evening hunts work great too!

Q: How do I add the birthday trivia questions?

After purchase, you'll receive an email with a link to your Client Portal (not in the Let's Roam app itself). There you can add 15 custom questions about the Birthday Star. Pro tip: have a friend or family member fill it out to keep the questions a surprise!

Q: What if I haven't picked a city or date yet?

No problem! Birthday packages are completely flexible. Buy now and choose your specific city and date later. Your credit is valid for 2 full years and can be used in any of our 3,000+ cities worldwide.

Q: Is this for kids or adults?

Both! Our hunts are perfect for ages 8 to 80 . Kids love the interactive challenges and 'Youngster' role, while adults enjoy exploring the city and can add bar stops along the way. We've hosted everything from 10th birthday parties to 60th celebrations—it works for everyone.

Q: Do young children need their own ticket?

Tickets are recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under 5 can tag along for free —they don't need their own spot. The per-player count is really about who's actively participating in challenges.

Q: Does everyone need the app?

For the best experience, each player should have the app on their own phone. However, up to 4 people can share one device if needed. The more phones participating, the more fun everyone has with the photo challenges!

Celebrate your special day with an unforgettable adventure in San Mateo

Ready in 5 minutes
Just 2 hours
Zero stress planning
4-20 people
Ages 8 to 80
Customizable birthday trivia

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What is a San Mateo birthday party scavenger hunt?

A birthday party scavenger hunt is the perfect way to discover San Mateo and connect with your friends in a chill, but adventurous way.

How It Works

Get Tickets

Purchase your birthday party package above - no need to pick a specific location or date yet

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Customize

Add birthday trivia about the guest of honor and personalize the experience in minutes

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Start Exploring

Your crew opens the app and begins your San Mateo adventure - explore the best spots together

Why San Mateo Birthday Parties Love This

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15 Custom Questions

Integrate trivia about the Birthday Star into the hunt. Find out who really knows them best!

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Ages 8 to 80

Works for kids, teens, adults, and grandparents. Special "Youngster" role for kids, bar stops for adults.

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Simple Group Based Pricing

Simple discounted group pricing. Just pick your relative group size. For larger groups, its less than $4/person.

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Start Anytime

No reservations needed. Start when your group is ready - any day, any time in San Mateo. Completely self-guided.

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Pause for Cake

Stop anytime for cake, food, drinks, or photos. The hunt waits for you - celebrate at your pace!

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Free Rescheduling

Bad weather? No problem. Reschedule for free anytime. Your credit is good for 2 full years.

Birthday Party Tickets

Choose your package for your San Mateo birthday party. You'll select your specific hunt after purchase.

Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt – Up to 4 Players

49.99 / bundle

Explore the city with a custom birthday scavenger hunt for smaller groups up to 4 people.

Play in any of 3,000+ locations worldwide, including major U.S. and international cities. Pick after purchase.

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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt –Up to 20 Players

79.99 / bundle

Explore the city with a custom birthday scavenger hunt for larger groups up to 20 people.

Play in any of 3,000+ locations worldwide, including major U.S. and international cities. Pick after purchase.

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Start anytime (no reservations). 3,000+ cities worldwide. Free rescheduling if weather or plans change. 2-year credit that never expires early. Your purchase is always protected.

Play Your Way in San Mateo

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Split & Compete

Break into teams and race each other! Kids vs adults, boys vs girls - see who earns the most points. Perfect for competitive families.

Example: 12 guests -> 3 teams of 4

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Stay Together

Move as one big group, completing challenges together. Everyone stays in every photo. Great for mixed ages and group bonding.

Example: 8 guests -> 1 squad

Devices: Each player uses their own phone for the full experience, but up to 4 can share one device. Kids under 5 tag along free!

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Customize your party with birthday trivia

A birthday party should be all about that special someone, and our scavenger hunts make it easy! Challenge your birthday crew to custom trivia to find out who knows the guest of honor best. The best part? Customization takes only a few minutes!

Customize your birthday party with trivia in the app

See what other birthday adventurers have to say about the San Mateo birthday scavenger hunt

Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied birthday explorers have to say about this experience.

The ScavengerHunt.com app made our adventure easy and enjoyable. Loved exploring San Mateo on my special day!

Kevin W.

If you're looking for things to do in San Mateo on your birthday, this is it! A memorable experience filled with laughter.

Laura L.

Doing this scavenger hunt with a birthday theme made it super fun! We laughed so much while exploring Uptown.

Daniel H.

This was an awesome San Mateo scavenger hunt combined with a birthday party theme. Everyone had such a good time!

Ashley M.

I planned this scavenger hunt for my spouse's birthday, and we had such a great time together exploring all the hidden gems.

Chris G.

Such a fun way to celebrate my birthday in the Bay Area. Exploring Uptown with friends was a memorable experience.

Jessica D.

I really loved the custom trivia that everyone submitted about me. It made the scavenger hunt feel personal and special.

David B.

What an amazing outdoor birthday party in San Mateo. The scavenger hunt kept everyone engaged and it felt great to be outside.

Sarah W.

This was a fantastic birthday idea for my kids. They enjoyed the adventure and learning about the cool landmarks in San Mateo.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring Uptown for my birthday. The scavenger hunt was so much fun and I loved the unique spots we discovered.

Emily J.

The ScavengerHunt.com app made our experience unforgettable. I loved exploring Uptown while celebrating my special day!

Lucas W.

If you're looking for something to do in San Mateo on your birthday, this is it! Fun challenges at every corner of Uptown.

Olivia L.

Doing the scavenger hunt with a birthday theme made everything more exciting. We laughed so much while visiting cool places!

Ethan H.

This scavenger hunt was such a great way to celebrate both my birthday and explore San Mateo's history with friends.

Ava M.

We had a great time doing this with my spouse for their birthday. The scavenger hunt brought us closer while discovering new spots.

Noah G.

Exploring San Mateo on my birthday was so much fun. This city has hidden gems that are perfect for a unique adventure.

Sophia D.

I loved how everyone submitted trivia about me. It made the scavenger hunt so personal and memorable, especially at Saint Matthew.

Liam B.

What a fantastic outdoor birthday party in San Mateo! Central Park's sundial was beautiful and perfect for our group.

Mia W.

This was an awesome birthday idea for my kids. They loved the scavenger hunt and finding the dog sculpture was a highlight.

Jake J.

I had a blast exploring Uptown for my birthday. The Little Fellows mural was such a fun stop and made for great photos.