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Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Surf's Up Santa Cruz

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Santa Cruz, the Coastal Paradise! Explore Surf City as you solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle exciting challenges. This interactive walking tour through downtown is perfect for teamwork and sightseeing. Uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks at your own pace.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Santa Cruz. This top rated Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.45 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Surf's Up Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, known as Beach Town USA, is a vibrant blend of coastal charm and mountain beauty. On our scavenger hunt, explore Pacific Avenue Vibes while solving puzzles and taking in sights like the Strange Mural and Theatre Del Mar. Perfect for both locals and visitors, this adventure offers fresh perspectives on familiar spots.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Andys Auto Supply Mural

Feel the nostalgia of Santa Cruz’s rock ‘n’ roll roots as you spot tailfins and neon. Locals say the artist hid a tiny surfboard in the mural—see if your team can find it during this fun city tour mission!

Theatre Del Mar

Snap a pic of the ornate facade where stars once wowed crowds. Santa Cruz insiders know the original ticket booth is still out front! This walking tour stop is a favorite for history buffs and scavenger hunt challenge fans.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Explore the vibrant exterior of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. This cultural hub is perfect for sparking creativity during your scavenger hunt adventure. Discover hidden gems and enjoy fun photo challenges in this artistic haven.

Strange mural

Decode the Strange Mural by Josh Voches! This artwork sparks curiosity with it's mysterious figures—perfect for photo ops and local trivia during your scavenger hunt.

Gingerbread house on Laurel Street

Be enchanted by Laurel Street's Gingerbread House—a Victorian masterpiece that adds whimsy to any scavenger hunt journey through town.

Old Theatre Building

Discover tales of old comedies at the Old Theatre Building near nature's charm—a nostalgic stop full of history during your scavenger hunt.

How the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt works

Just grab your phone and some free time! Use our app to dive into the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt. Solve riddles, snap photos, and explore the city center while earning points. Compete on the leaderboard as you discover hidden gems around Surf City.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Surf's Up Santa Cruz

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Front & Spruce (Kaiser Arena), Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.45 Mi (2.34 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Surf's Up Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz scavaHunt is ideal for birthdays or bachelorette parties. It is also great for a weekend date or any group outing! Customize your experience with unique challenges that encourage team bonding in this Monterey Bay Haven.

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Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready for some friendly competition? Join the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt where each player faces interactive challenges. Work together to crack trivia at Andy's Auto Supply Mural or capture photos by the Gingerbread House on Laurel Street. Aim to top the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team 1

Team: Team 1

Score: 6000
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PAX

Team: PAX

Score: 5800
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Da Fam

Team: Da Fam

Score: 5600

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Reviews for Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Surf's Up Santa Cruz

5 star reviews

Had fun with my family on doing this!

Emmy Lindley

5 star reviews

Family friendly fun in Surf City. Our kids loved the challenges around Andy's Auto Supply Mural and discovering downtown secrets.

James Davis

5 star reviews

A great way to see Downtown Santa Cruz! The walking tour took us to fascinating murals and historic buildings.

Lily Brown

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Exploring Beach Town on this hunt was amazing. The Theatre Del Mar area is full of hidden gems and puzzles that kept us excited!

Mike Williams

5 star reviews

Perfect date idea in Cruz by the Sea! We loved exploring spots like Gingerbread House on Laurel Street, it was so unique.

Emily Clark

5 star reviews

Had a blast with the Scavenger Hunt in Surf City. Solving riddles at the Museum of Art & History was a highlight!

Sam Johnson

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Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt is a must for tourists. The interactive app led us to iconic spots like Laurel Street's Gingerbread house and more.

Liam Brooks

5 star reviews

Discovering Downtown's hidden gems like the Strange mural and Old Theatre Building made our day exciting. A unique way to uncover Surf City’s history.

Sophia Reed

5 star reviews

This Santa Cruz adventure was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around the Museum of Art & History was enlightening, truly showcasing local culture.

Noah Blake

5 star reviews

A perfect date night in Downtown Santa Cruz with the Scavenger Hunt. We loved solving riddles at Andys Auto Supply Mural. Highly recommended for couples.

Maya Turner

5 star reviews

Exploring Surf City through the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt was a blast. The Gingerbread house and the Theatre Del Mar were my favorites. Perfect family fun.

Evan Miles

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As a tourist, this scavenger hunt took me to iconic spots in Santa Cruz I would’ve missed otherwise. A must-do walking tour of downtown.

Tommy Reed

5 star reviews

Our family enjoyed every moment of this adventure in Surf City. The challenges at each stop, especially near Laurel Street, were engaging!

Nina Gonzalez

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Exploring Santa Cruz through this unique scavenger hunt was thrilling. From art at MAH to quirky riddles, it was a perfect day out downtown.

Brett Summers

5 star reviews

The Scavenger Hunt was such a fun date idea! We loved discovering hidden spots like the Gingerbread house in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Alicia Miles

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I had a fantastic time exploring Santa Cruz with the Scavenger Hunt. Downtown's gems like the Theatre Del Mar and Andy's Mural were highlights!

Steven Clark

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt turned out to be one of the top things to do in Surf City! Each mission led us to hidden gems like the Museum of Art & History.

Ava Thompson

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I had the best time exploring Downtown with my friends. The Gingerbread house on Laurel Street was a delightful surprise on our journey!

Noah Mitchell

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The Santa Cruz walking tour kept us on our toes with it's clever riddles. The Strange mural and Old Theatre Building were unforgettable highlights.

Mila Rivera

5 star reviews

Our date in Surf City was a success thanks to this hunt. Puzzles by the Theatre Del Mar made for an exciting adventure through Santa Cruz.

Liam Jenkins

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Exploring the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt was a blast! We loved the vibrant Andy's Auto Supply Mural and discovering quirky spots downtown.

Elena Parker

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For tourists, this is a must-do in SC! The scavenger hunt led us to historic spots like the Theatre Del Mar, offering unique insights into local culture.

Chloe Bennett

5 star reviews

Family-friendly fun in Surf City! The kids loved solving puzzles around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and discovering hidden gems.

Oliver Williams

5 star reviews

This walking tour of Downtown Santa Cruz was fantastic. Highlights included Theatre Del Mar and uncovering local art along our route.

Sophia Garcia

5 star reviews

A perfect date idea in Surf City! We enjoyed riddles and admired the Strange mural downtown. The Old Theatre Building was a delightful surprise.

Lucas Morrison

5 star reviews

Exploring the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt was a blast. We loved the Gingerbread house on Laurel Street and the mural at Andys Auto Supply.

Elena Thompson

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A must-do thing to do in Surf City! This scavenger hunt took us to iconic landmarks like the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. So much fun for tourists!

Finn Carter

5 star reviews

Discovering Downtown was thrilling with ScavengerHunt.com! The Theatre Del Mar and Old Theatre Building were fascinating stops along this engaging walking tour.

Lila Nguyen

5 star reviews

Such a fun date idea in Santa Cruz! We explored quirky places like the Gingerbread house on Laurel Street and learned more about this charming city center.

Max Robinson

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt is a great outdoor activity in Surf City. We loved discovering downtown spots like Andys Auto Supply Mural and soaking up local art.

Zoe Klein

5 star reviews

I had a blast with the Santa Cruz ScavengerHunt.com adventure. Exploring Downtown, we found the Strange mural and Theatre Del Mar, uncovering hidden gems all around.

Eli Turner

5 star reviews

Santa Cruz is full of surprises! This scavenger hunt was a great thing to do. We found hidden gems like murals and historic landmarks downtown.

Lucas Johnson

5 star reviews

What a fun way to explore Surf City! The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History revealed so much local culture during this unique outdoor activity.

Emma Wilson

5 star reviews

Our family had a wonderful time with ScavengerHunt.com. The kids especially enjoyed solving challenges near Andys Auto Supply Mural in Downtown.

Noah Smith

5 star reviews

Perfect date idea in Santa Cruz! My partner and I loved the walking tour. We discovered quirky spots like the Strange mural and Old Theatre Building.

Ava Mitchell

5 star reviews

Exploring the Gingerbread house on Laurel Street and Theatre Del Mar was such a blast. The riddles kept us entertained throughout this Downtown adventure.

Liam Carter

5 star reviews

As tourists, this scavenger hunt helped us uncover unique points of interest in SCruz such as those vibrant murals downtown and more local art treasures.

Liam Anderson

5 star reviews

The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt made for an epic outdoor adventure. Walking through iconic spots like Laurel Street truly showed us what this city is all about.

Henry Parker

5 star reviews

A fantastic family activity in Downtown Santa Cruz. The kids loved finding hidden gems like Strange mural and learning at the Museum of Art & History.

Isabella Martinez

5 star reviews

Our date in Surf City was amazing thanks to the scavenger hunt. Highlights included Andy's Auto Supply Mural and the charming Theatre Del Mar. Definitely unforgettable.

Lucas Garcia

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Exploring Santa Cruz with the ScavengerHunt.com app was a blast. We loved solving riddles and discovering sites like the Old Theatre Building and that quirky gingerbread house.

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