Dive into the UCSC Scavenger Hunt, a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Surf City! Tackle riddles and missions across iconic spots like Lifetree Totem #4 and The Wave. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour that combines teamwork with sightseeing. Perfect for flexible, fun-filled exploration!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Santa Cruz. This top rated UCSC Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.88 miles and has 9 stops.
4.9 (25 reviews)
Santa Cruz, known as Beach Town USA and Coastal Paradise, offers vibrant Pacific Avenue Vibes. On this hunt, explore UCSC's hidden gems like California Crude and Sentinel while solving challenges. It is perfect for locals seeking new adventures or visitors wanting to discover Wharf Wonders.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Grab your phone and dive into the UCSC Scavenger Hunt using our app! Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and explore at your own pace. Earn points as you uncover hidden gems around UCSC. It is simple, mobile-first fun that makes discovering Santa Cruz Mountains a breeze!
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 407 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.88 Mi (3.03 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Love competition? Join the UCSC Scavenger Hunt where each player tackles interactive challenges at spots like Muse and Edna L. Scott Fountain. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and snap photos to climb the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights! Experience fun-filled competition right here!
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As tourists in Santa Cruz, we enjoyed discovering quirky spots like Untitled and Sentinel via the ScavengerHunt.com app. Highly recommended!
Sarah Wilson
For outdoor enthusiasts, this UCSC exploration is ideal. We uncovered hidden gems like Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam on a beautiful walking tour.
Michael Davis
The UCSC adventure was a unique date idea. We loved solving puzzles at Edna L Scott Fountain and Muse. A fun, interactive way to connect.
Jessica Lee
I had a fantastic time on the UCSC scavenger hunt with my family. Highlights like the Sacrificial Goat and California Crude made it memorable for everyone.
David Brown
Exploring UCSC through the Scavenger Hunt was a blast. The Wave and Lifetree Totem #4 were fascinating. A perfect way to immerse in local history.
Emily Johnson
What an exciting walking tour of UCSC! From Edna L Scott Fountain to Untitled, each spot offered unique insights into this vibrant neighborhood.
Jackson Brooks
The UCSC scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. We loved finding the Frat Fried Koi while enjoying fresh air and sunshine with friends.
Amelia Clark
I took my family on this UCSC adventure, and it was incredible! We loved the Lifetree Totem 4 and learned so much about local history.
Elijah Parker
Our UCSC date involved solving puzzles and discovering spots like The Wave. It was a fun way to connect and explore hidden gems together.
Sophie Mason
Exploring UCSC through the scavenger hunt was such a blast! From California Crude to the Sentinel, every challenge revealed something new.
Lucas Harper
If you're looking for things to do in Surf City this outdoor activity is ideal Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam was a highlight of our walking tour
Lucas Wells
Discovering hidden gems around UCSC with ScavengerHuntcom was thrilling I especially loved seeing California Crude and the Edna L Scott Fountain
Olivia Henderson
A fantastic date idea at UCSC We laughed and explored unique places such as Sentinel and Sacrificial Goat A memorable adventure
Aiden Clarkson
The UCSC scavenger hunt was the perfect family outing We learned history, admired local art like Muse, and bonded over fun challenges.
Lila Simmons
Exploring the UCSC hunt was a fantastic experience Our team loved solving riddles by iconic spots like the Lifetree Totem 4 and The Wave.
Ethan Morris
What a fun thing to do in Banana Slug Town uncovering places like Untitled added excitement Highly recommend this walking tour
Noah Martinez
We loved solving puzzles at Muse and discovering history at Sacrificial Goat during our Scavenger Hunt Great outdoor activity around UCSC
Emma Chen
The UCSC neighborhood is full of surprises The Wave and Lifetree Totem 4 showed us the vibrant art scene on this scavenger hunt adventure
Liam Peterson
Had an amazing date exploring UCSC's hidden gems like California Crude and Edna L Scott Fountain A unique experience in Surf City
Sophia Mendoza
Exploring UCSC through ScavengerHunt.com was a blast The Sentinel and Frat Fried Koi were fun discoveries. A perfect walking tour for the family
Oliver Henderson
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