La Jolla Scavenger Hunt: Oh, La Jolla!: The Coastal California Hunt
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Get ready for a La Jolla scavenger hunt adventure through the Jewel of San Diego! Explore downtown and La Jolla Village, solve riddles, complete challenges, and discover iconic spots like Windansea Beach and La Jolla Cove. The hunt is interactive, flexible, and packed with sightseeing missions.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore La Jolla. This top rated La Jolla Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.91 miles and has 8 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.68 KM (2.91 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.68 KM (2.91 Mi)
Go anytime
Get ready for a La Jolla scavenger hunt adventure through the Jewel of San Diego! Explore downtown and La Jolla Village, solve riddles, complete challenges, and discover iconic spots like Windansea Beach and La Jolla Cove. The hunt is interactive, flexible, and packed with sightseeing missions.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore La Jolla. This top rated La Jolla Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.91 miles and has 8 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Surfin USA: All over La Jolla
Discover La Jolla's hidden gems on this scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles, snap photos, and uncover quirky history as you stroll through the Jewel of San Diego. Local trivia and teamwork make every stop lots of fun.
Windansea Surf Shack
Your team will explore the UCSD area, searching for clues along scenic paths. Expect photo challenges, surprising history, and plenty of laughter as you discover what makes this neighborhood a true landmark in La Jolla.
Seahorse
Navigate the Coast Walk Trail during your scavenger hunt adventure. This spot offers missions packed with local trivia and views of historic buildings. You might even spot sea lions basking nearby—an insider treat!
Redwood Hollow Cottages
Uncover secrets near Birch Aquarium with teamwork and puzzle-solving. This location blends science history with fun facts about marine life—a perfect stop for those who love learning on their walking tour.
Hammering Man
Windansea Beach is a highlight for any scavenger hunt adventure in La Jolla Downtown. Hunt for clues among tide pools and surf culture while enjoying sensory moments only locals know—like spotting secret surf shacks.
La Jolla Historical Society Wisteria Cottage
Mount Soledad offers panoramic views perfect for photo challenges during your scavenger hunt adventure. Discover local trivia about this landmark while enjoying a scenic walk that connects history with present-day fun.
Encelia Overlook
La Jolla Village buzzes with energy—perfect for scavenger hunt missions involving art, architecture, and local trivia. Each clue reveals another layer of this vibrant neighborhood’s story, making teamwork extra rewarding.
La Valencia Hotel
Explore Scripps Institution of Oceanography from the outside, where science meets seaside charm. Your team will solve riddles tied to marine discoveries—a must-see point of interest for curious minds on the hunt.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: La Jolla, California
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.91 Mi (4.68 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the La Jolla Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew in downtown La Jolla! Open the Let's Roam app to start the hunt. Solve riddles together, snap photos at cool landmarks like Windansea Surf Shack or Seahorse sculpture. Earn points for each mission completed—compete on the leaderboard while exploring the city center at your own pace!
Earn The La Jolla Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On your La Jolla Scavenger Hunt adventure, every teammate gets interactive photo challenges at places like Windansea Surf Shack or trivia about Redwood Hollow Cottages. Work together to top the leaderboard as you explore downtown landmarks—and claim ultimate bragging rights among teams in sunny La Jolla!
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Reviews for La Jolla Scavenger Hunt: Oh, La Jolla!: The Coastal California Hunt
This scavenger hunt is one of the best things to do in La Jolla. We uncovered points of interest like La Valencia and quirky plaques that brought Jewel City history to life for tourists and locals alike.
Emery Linden
The Let's Roam app made this La Jolla treasure hunt super easy to follow. Our team discovered hidden gems in Downtown near Surfin USA murals while learning quirky facts along the way.
Micah Ulrich
As an outdoor adventure fan, I loved wandering Sunny Coast's historic streets. Solving riddles at Hammering Man and Redwood Hollow Cottages was a highlight of our Downtown afternoon.
Ainsley Ford
Exploring Jewel City with my partner was a fun twist on date night. The walking tour took us from murals to cool spots like Windansea Surf Shack and Encelia Overlook. Highly recommend.
Jasper Reynolds
I had an absolute blast on the La Jolla Scavenger Hunt with my family. Finding the Seahorse and learning about Wisteria Cottage made Downtown feel so lively and full of stories.
Cassidy Winters
Let us Roam made exploring Downtown La Jolla adventures easy. The Surfin USA spot and all those local plaques were great points of interest for tourists like us.
Rowan Daley
One of the best things to do in the Cove is this scavenger hunt. We loved solving riddles by Wisteria Cottage and learning about La Jolla history as we walked.
Greta Fenwick
If you are looking for an outdoor activity in LJ Village, this walking tour led us past art like Hammering Man and fun challenges around Redwood Hollow Cottages.
Miles Norton
The hunt took us to so many historic gems in what locals call the Jewel District. Perfect date idea if you want puzzles and amazing views at Windansea Surf Shack.
Tessa Bishop
Exploring Downtown La Jolla with the Scavenger Hunt was a blast for my family. The Seahorse murals and Encelia Overlook really made the adventure memorable.
Callum Hanson
As a visitor, I found so many hidden gems in Jewel City with Let's Roam. Solving riddles at Surfin USA murals was a total blast and such a great thing to do here.
Shayla Jennings
The hunt highlighted Downtowns charm with stops at Hammering Man and Wisteria Cottage. I discovered historic plaques I had never noticed before joining this adventure.
Winston Blakewell
Exploring Downtown on this walking tour was a perfect outdoor activity. Encelia Overlook offered great views and we enjoyed every puzzle along the way.
Evelyn Preston
Date night in good old Birdrock was unforgettable doing the scavenger hunt. Searching for clues near Windansea Surf Shack made it unique and brought us closer.
Mina Douglas
Our family loved the La Jolla Scavenger Hunt around Downtown. The kids were excited by the Seahorse and Redwood Hollow Cottages. It was a fun family adventure.
Chadwick Murray
I used the Let's Roam app for my first treasure hunt in SoCal Jewel. It was such a fun thing to do in La Jolla, unlocking missions around Seahorse sculptures and murals.
Tessa Morrison
La Valencia Hotel and Windansea Surf Shack were awesome historic spots on this adventure. The hunt is a unique way to explore all that The Village offers visitors.
Declan Avery
The walking tour of downtown La Jolla was amazing. We saw art like Hammering Man, found hidden gems, and had fun with challenges along the coastline.
Maya Hayes
Took my partner on this scavenger hunt adventure through Bird Rock and Sea Town. Solving riddles at Encelia Overlook was the best date idea in downtown La Jolla.
Graham Sutton
Our family loved the La Jolla Scavenger Hunt with Let us Roam. Exploring the Wisteria Cottage and Redwood Hollow made downtown La J a top thing to do together.
Elena Rivers
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