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San Diego Scavenger Hunt: The Shady Side of Sunny San Diego

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Two hours. One epic San Diego adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in San Diego you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Diego. This top rated San Diego scavenger hunt is 1.19 miles and has 8 stops.

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The Shady Side of Sunny San Diego
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San Diego is best known for its weather and beaches. But as California's first settlement, it has a long and rather rocky history. And that comes with lots of old buildings with some equally old spirits. In fact, as you'll find out on this San Diego ghost hunt, the city is home to some of the most haunted locations in the entire country. Join us as we get a glimpse at centuries-old cemeteries, spooky houses, and haunted hotels as well as the mischievous and sometimes angry ghosts that lurk through them on this ghost hunt through San Diego. Are you brave enough?

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the , and history of San Diego.

Some of what you'll see: Cosmopolitan Hotel, Casa de Estudillo, Whaley House

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Explore San Diego like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 4000 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.19 Mi (1.92 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


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Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our San Diego scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The San Diego Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the San Diego leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Whaley dedescendants

Score: 5800
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Score: 5600

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The scavenger hunt was fun because I learned so much about San Diego and also it was thrilling to be running around and being educated.
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Super fun for the whole family to get to know the area!
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A fun way for the family to spend a couple of hours.
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It was a fun, family activity that we could pause to enjoy other things along the way. I would definitely recommend it.
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Super fun family adventure!!!!
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This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
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Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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