San Mateo Scavenger Hunt: The Hunt for History in San Mateo
Embark on a San Mateo scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Silicon Valley. Explore Uptown's hidden gems like Central Park Sundial and Quick Silver while solving riddles and completing fun missions. This interactive walking tour offers flexibility, teamwork, and endless sightseeing excitement!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Mateo. This top rated San Mateo Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.28 miles and has 7 stops.
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Activity Info: The Hunt for History in San Mateo
San Mateo is the Peninsula Hub, known for it's tech innovation and scenic beauty. On this scavenger hunt, discover iconic spots like the Leon Giraffe Sculpture and Library Hall Lane 1890s mural. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, uncover San Mateo's unique history while enjoying an engaging city center exploration.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Central Park Sundial
Discover Central Park's stone sundial, where science meets history. It's an ideal spot for solving riddles or enjoying an afternoon challenge during your scavenger hunt adventure.
Saint Matthew
Pause by Saint Matthew statue at St. Michael Catholic School entrance—a serene spot reflecting spiritual heritage amidst your exploration of San Mateo.
The Little Fellows Bank of America mural
Marvel at The Little Fellows Bank of America mural—a colorful depiction of banking history that's perfect for photos during your downtown scavenger hunt.
Library Hall Lane 1890s mural
Admire the Library Hall Lane mural, a vibrant depiction of San Mateo's past. Spot hidden references woven into this Bay Area gem—an engaging stop for your scavenger hunt.
Quick Silver
Pause at Quick Silver, part of San Mateo's Art in Public Places Program. This striking sculpture is perfect for photo challenges and exploring local art during your scavenger hunt.
Leon Giraffe Sculpture
Meet Leon, the life-size copper giraffe that captures imagination with it's intricate design. A fun photo opportunity awaits your scavenger hunt team at this artistic landmark.
Dog Sculpture
Discover an adorable dog sculpture near the park's rose garden—it's friendly demeanor makes it an endearing stop during your outdoor adventures in San Mateo.
How the San Mateo Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and start exploring San Mateo with ease! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and unveil hidden gems around Uptown. Compete on the leaderboard as you earn points through fun missions. Discovering this city has never been more intuitive or mobile-friendly!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 111 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.28 Mi (2.07 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The San Mateo Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On the San Mateo Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like Central Park Sundial and Quick Silver. Work together to solve riddles, answer trivia questions, and complete photo missions for a chance to top our leaderboard—and claim ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for San Mateo Scavenger Hunt: The Hunt for History in San Mateo
I had a blast exploring San Mateo with ScavengerHunt.com. Seeing Saint Matthew while completing missions made it a walking tour packed with local culture.
Olivia Davis
What an adventure in Uptown San Mateo The Library Hall Lane mural was stunning, and solving puzzles with friends felt like uncovering hidden gems of our town.
Liam Brown
This scavenger hunt is one of the best things to do outdoors in San Mateo. Exploring Quick Silver and Leon Giraffe Sculpture was so engaging for our family.
Sophia Williams
My partner and I had such a fun date with this hunt in Uptown. We loved discovering spots like the Little Fellows mural and working together on challenges.
Ethan Johnson
The Uptown Scavenger Hunt was an absolute delight. Solving riddles at the Central Park Sundial and seeing the Dog Sculpture made San Mateo feel like a whole new place.
Ava Smith
Walking through San Mateo on this scavenger hunt was amazing! We encountered Saint Matthew and admired the art while solving fun challenges together.
Zoe Adams
Family fun day turned into an epic adventure with riddles and challenges around Dog Sculpture. Kids adored it and we saw a new side of Uptown.
Ben Ross
Exploring Uptown as tourists, we loved discovering the Leon Giraffe Sculpture and Little Fellows mural. A perfect way to learn about San Mateo's history.
Lily Morgan
Our date in San Mateo was unforgettable thanks to the ScavengerHunt.com app. We laughed and raced through Uptown finding hidden gems like Quick Silver.
Jake Thompson
I had a blast on the Uptown adventure! The Library Hall Lane mural was stunning, and solving puzzles at Central Park Sundial was so engaging!
Emily Carter
Visiting San Mateo was thrilling We enjoyed every minute of our walking tour from Quick Silver to Little Fellows Bank of America mural Amazing find
Nora Morris
An immersive way to explore Uptown The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like Saint Matthew A must-do activity for locals and tourists alike.
Ella Knight
Our family loved the San Mateo adventure It was amazing solving puzzles at spots like the Dog Sculpture and Library Hall mural Great for everyone.
Lucas Reed
A perfect date idea in Uptown The Central Park Sundial was a highlight We learned so much about local art and history while having fun together.
Lila Foster
Exploring San Mateo with the scavenger hunt was a blast We loved finding the Leon Giraffe Sculpture and discovering new spots in Uptown.
Miles Baker
This Scavenger Hunt in Smateo is a must-do adventure Discovering art and history while enjoying outdoor missions was simply amazing
Sophia Turner
A great walking tour of Smateo The Little Fellows Bank of America mural and Quick Silver were highlights Highly recommend for tourists
Liam Ford
Exploring Uptown on this scavenger hunt was fantastic The Library Hall Lane mural was stunning A fun way to see San Mateo's hidden gems
Maya Nguyen
This was the best date idea in Smateo We laughed, solved puzzles, and discovered art like the Leon Giraffe Sculpture Can't wait to try it again
Tyler Bennett
I had a blast exploring Uptown San Mateo with the Scavenger Hunt It was a perfect family day out solving riddles at spots like Central Park Sundial.
Emily Jackson
What a fun thing to do in Samateo! Uncovering local history through plaques and artwork was educational yet entertaining for tourists.
Lucas Anderson
A great walking tour around Uptown! From Dog Sculpture to Little Fellows Bank mural, each stop made us see San Mateo in a new light.
Sophia Reynolds
The San Mateo Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families. We loved solving puzzles at Saint Matthew and seeing the Library Hall Lane mural.
Mason Harris
Exploring San Mateo with my date was fantastic! The hunt took us to spots like the Leon Giraffe Sculpture in Uptown, making it memorable.
Olivia Carter
I had a blast on the San Mateo Scavenger Hunt. Discovering Uptown's gems like the Central Park Sundial and Quick Silver was a fun adventure!
Ethan Bradley
San Mateo's scavenger hunt is a must-do. Our team explored iconic spots like Library Lane murals and enjoyed every moment of this adventure.
Mason Bennett
Uptown's historic gems are a delight on this walking tour. From the Little Fellows Bank mural to Saint Matthew, it’s all about discovery.
Ava Mitchell
Such a cool date idea in the City of Hills! We laughed, solved puzzles at the Library Hall mural, and enjoyed Uptown's art.
Oliver Reed
Our family had so much fun solving riddles around Uptown San Mateo. Kids loved the Dog Sculpture and Quick Silver challenge. Perfect for a day out!
Emma Carter
Exploring Uptown with ScavengerHunt.com was an amazing outdoor activity. The Central Park Sundial and Leon Giraffe Sculpture were unforgettable!
Liam Foster
A fantastic way to see 'Mateo'. The mix of art, riddles, and local flavor made it a fun thing to do. The Bank of America mural was stunning!
Lucas Foster
Discovering hidden gems like the Library Hall Lane mural was eye-opening. Uptown's history unfolded beautifully, making it a must-do in San Mateo.
Charlotte Kingston
The Uptown walking tour via ScavengerHunt.com was an exciting outdoor activity. Highlights included the Dog Sculpture and Quick Silver mural.
Liam Harris
Perfect date idea in Uptown San Mateo. We laughed so much solving puzzles by Saint Matthew and the Central Park Sundial. Such a memorable adventure.
Mia Thompson
Exploring Uptown San Mateo with the ScavengerHunt.com app was a blast. My family loved discovering the Leon Giraffe and quirky murals.
Ethan Parker
Loved this historic tour of Uptown! From the sundial to the murals, each spot had it's own story. A must-do walking tour for any visitor.
Sophia Reynolds
A fun way to see San Mateo's hidden gems. The Saint Matthew spot was enlightening, making it a top thing to do in Smatown.
Ethan Mitchell
Great family activity in Sunny Mateo. My kids loved the Quick Silver challenges, and I enjoyed learning history while walking through Central Park.
Ava Lopez
Perfect date idea in Uptown San Mateo. We solved puzzles at the Little Fellows Bank of America mural and laughed at the Dog Sculpture.
Lucas Brooks
Exploring Uptown San Mateo was amazing with the ScavengerHunt.com app. The Library Hall Lane mural and Leon Giraffe Sculpture were highlights.
Emma Bennett
