Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt: San Diego's Arts and Museums
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Dive into America's Finest City with our Balboa Park scavenger hunt adventure! This interactive walking tour leads you through the park's treasures, solving riddles and completing challenges. Perfect for teams seeking flexibility and competition while uncovering hidden gems.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Diego. This top rated Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.22 miles and has 9 stops.
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.96 KM (1.22 Mi)
Go anytime
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.96 KM (1.22 Mi)
Go anytime
Dive into America's Finest City with our Balboa Park scavenger hunt adventure! This interactive walking tour leads you through the park's treasures, solving riddles and completing challenges. Perfect for teams seeking flexibility and competition while uncovering hidden gems.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Diego. This top rated Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.22 miles and has 9 stops.
Stops on this hunt
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Celebrate Navy Town’s playful history with this charming landmark on your scavenger hunt. Capture photos while uncovering fun facts about San Diego’s Pacific Gateway past.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Imagine ancient creatures as you explore the museum's exterior. Tackle trivia challenges with fun facts and keep an eye on banners hinting at exhibits that might aid your scavenger hunt adventure.
Timken Museum of Art
Let the blend of art styles spark your scavenger hunt mission. The Timken's architecture stands out among ornate neighbors, revealing hidden gems like sunbathing turtles in the pond.
Mingei International Museum
Experience international flair at Mingei's vibrant entryway during your scavenger hunt. This artistic energy hub is ideal for creative souls exploring SoCal’s Sun-Kissed Coast.
The Museum of Us
Feel discovery's spirit as riddles lead you through this playful landmark. The Museum of Us combines history, teamwork, and fun facts—a perfect stop for an unforgettable scavenger hunt experience.
Friendship and Garden Museum
Enjoy tranquility in this garden escape during your scavenger hunt. It's peaceful paths offer gentle challenges for photo missions—a true hidden gem within Balboa Park Oasis.
San Diego Museum of Art
Admire sculptures at the museum's grand entry as you embark on a scavenger hunt mission. This cultural hotspot shines brightly in America's Finest City, offering endless creative inspiration.
Spanish Village Art Center
Discover the vibrant artist enclave where creativity thrives. Engage in a scavenger hunt amidst colorful studios and hidden mosaic tiles, making it a fun way to explore Balboa Park's treasures.
Get Rooted
Underneath this leafy giant, experience the deep history of Navy Town. Let it's sprawling roots guide your next riddle as you capture moments at this living landmark during your scavenger hunt.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.22 Mi (1.96 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for an exciting adventure in Balboa Park! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and earn points as you explore this SoCal gem. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems at your own pace—no reservations needed!
Earn The Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your Balboa Park scavenger hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges. Work together to solve riddles at the Timken Museum of Art or answer trivia at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Top the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt: San Diego's Arts and Museums
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Tanya Chong
Balboa Park's scavenger hunt is a unique way to see San Diego From history at Museum of Us to nature at Get Rooted it's an outdoor must-do
Sophia Griffin
Discovering Balboa's artistic side was delightful The challenges brought us to lovely spots like Friendship Garden making it a highlight of our trip
Noah Hughes
Such a fun family activity with my kids exploring hidden gems at Spanish Village Art Center This walking tour was both educational and exciting
Ava Reed
The Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt made for a fantastic date We laughed our way through puzzles at the Timken Museum and enjoyed every moment
Emma Knight
Exploring Balboa Park on this hunt was epic We loved the art at San Diego Museum of Art and solving riddles kept us thrilled throughout the adventure
Lucas Foster
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Sophie Foster
This walking tour through Balboa Park was thrilling! From the Mingei International to Get Rooted, we admired art and learned local history.
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I had a blast exploring the hidden gems of Balboa Park on the Scavenger Hunt. The Spanish Village Art Center was my favorite stop.
Emma Watson
What a fun thing to do on our trip! We explored all over Balboa Park, from Mingei Museum to Get Rooted. Cannot wait for our next adventure.
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Our family had an amazing adventure in Balboa Park. From the Natural History Museum to art centers, every clue revealed something exciting.
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Such a fun thing to do in America's Finest City! This ScavengerHunt.com adventure made exploring Balboa Park exciting and educational for all ages.
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Loved every moment of this San Diego treasure hunt! A fantastic walking tour discovering art, history, and points of interest like never before.
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Exploring San Diego's hidden gems was so fun! Highlights were Timken Art and Friendship Garden. Great way to see the city differently.
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Our family adored this adventure through Balboa! The kids enjoyed interactive challenges at the Natural History Museum and Get Rooted.
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A perfect date idea in San Diego. We loved solving puzzles at the Model Railroad Museum and Spanish Village Art Center. Truly unique.
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Exploring Balboa Park was a blast! We unraveled riddles while admiring the Museum of Us and Natural History Museum. A perfect family day out!
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Olivia Smith
This was an incredible date idea in the heart of California's gem, Balboa Park. We discovered art at Mingei Museum and ended with laughs at Get Rooted.
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