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University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure

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Get ready for a campus-based interactive game at the University of California, Santa Cruz! This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure let's you explore Surf City’s iconic landmarks like Angela Grova’s Muse and the Koi Pond fountain. Solve riddles, complete missions, and enjoy flexible challenges that make every step of your walking tour a blast. Grab

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Santa Cruz. This top rated University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure
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Activity Info: Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure

Santa Cruz is a Coastal Paradise with Pacific Avenue Vibes, famed for it's boardwalks, redwoods, and college spirit. The city blends Beach Town USA charm with the quirky Mystery Spot energy. On this campus exploration game, you will uncover UCSC gems like McHenry Library and Sentinel while tackling photo challenges and trivia at East Field House or the Music Center. Discover mascot traditions along the way! Whether you are a Banana Slug alum or a first-time visitor on a university tour, this adventure is perfect for exploring on foot. Locals will rediscover hidden corners; visitors get to see why Santa Cruz Mountains are unforgettable.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Angela Grova’s Muse

Uncover campus secrets and quirky traditions on this University of California, Santa Cruz scavenger hunt. Solve riddles, spot Sammy the Slug references, and enjoy a walking tour packed with local trivia and fun facts.

Koi Pond fountain

Join the hunt at University of California, Santa Cruz for lots of fun! Navigate iconic landmarks, solve brainy clues, and learn about Surf City history. Perfect for those who love teamwork and puzzle-solving adventures.

UCSC Music Center

Explore the university on foot during this scavenger hunt adventure. Discover historic buildings, Redwoods Retreat corners, and mascot lore while completing creative missions that highlight campus spirit and Pacific Avenue Vibes.

McHenry Library

Step into a University of California, Santa Cruz scavenger hunt where every clue leads to new attractions. Enjoy outdoor activity with city tours flair—find Mystery Spot hints and unlock fun facts about student traditions.

Sentinel

Test your knowledge with local trivia as you explore University of California, Santa Cruz on this scavenger hunt adventure. From mascot sayings to hidden gems near Boardwalk Funland, each stop is packed with history and laughter.

East Field House and Stadium

Experience points of interest galore on your University of California, Santa Cruz scavenger hunt. Hunt for iconic locations tied to school spirit while enjoying scenic routes inspired by Beach Town USA energy.

How the University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt works

Download the Let's Roam app on your phone—no guide required! Start at UCSC and dive into brainy riddles, fun photo missions, and teamwork-driven challenges as you walk across campus landmarks. Earn points by completing tasks at each stop. Compete with other teams in real time on our leaderboard while discovering Santa Cruz history and secrets.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 3 Mi (4.83 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure

The University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt is your go-to campus exploration game for birthdays, bachelorette parties, dates or weekend adventures in Surf City! Gather your crew for custom missions—flexible team roles mean everyone gets in on the fun. Perfect for team bonding or just making memories with friends. Tackle unique trivia challenges around Angela Grova’s Muse or celebrate school spirit near East Field House—the hunt adapts to your group style!

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Earn The University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt High Score

Craving some friendly rivalry? During the University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive photo and trivia challenges at spots like McHenry Library or Sentinel. Work together to solve riddles about UCSC traditions—rack up points as you compete to top the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights right here in Beach Town USA!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2464
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2361
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2111

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Reviews for University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Slug Quest: The UCSC Adventure

5 star reviews

Banana Land is full of campus pride and hidden history. This scavenger hunt was my favorite thing to do around University of California, Santa Cruz for tourists or locals alike.

Darian Calloway

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com turned our visit into an adventure through UCSC points of interest. Solving riddles by the Koi Pond and stadium was such a unique thing to do.

Sabrina Whitaker

5 star reviews

If you want a fun outdoor activity in Slugsville, this walking tour hits all the highlights. Sentinel and the Music Center felt like hidden gems to discover on foot.

Miles Rowe

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt over at UC Santa Cruz made for an awesome date idea. Angela Grovas Muse and East Field were perfect backdrops for clues and laughs.

Camilla Bennett

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Exploring Banana Slug territory with ScavengerHunt.com was unforgettable. My family loved the photo challenges near McHenry Library and the Koi Pond fountain.

Elliot Thatcher

5 star reviews

Looking for things to do in Surfside City My friends and I tackled creative challenges at McHenry Library and enjoyed cool facts about historic points of interest on campus.

Sabrina Richards

5 star reviews

Exploring Slug City with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast. The campus walking tour led us from the Sentinel to UCSC Music Center and even showed off some school traditions.

Emery Chaney

5 star reviews

If you want an outdoor activity that shows off hidden gems at University of California, Santa Cruz, this scavenger hunt is perfect. We loved spotting public art and plaques along East Field House.

Miles Sinclair

5 star reviews

Trying out the Scavenger Hunt at UC Banana Slug territory made for such a memorable date. Loved decoding riddles near Angela Grovas Muse and laughing by McHenry Library.

Jillian Carter

5 star reviews

My family and I had a great time on the Santa Cruz uniHunt Hunt exploring Banana Slug Valley. The Koi Pond fountain was a highlight, and the clues kept us all engaged.

Wesley Michaels

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made discovering Surf City’s hidden gems easy. Each challenge led us to iconic points like McHenry Library and gave tourists a true taste of vibrant university life.

Luke Sanders

5 star reviews

Santa Cruz uniHunt brought the best walking tour vibes. From the Music Center to East Field House, each stop revealed cool history about the university and fun mascot trivia along the way.

Emilia Vaughn

5 star reviews

Few things to do outdoors beat this treasure hunt across Slugville. We loved weaving through campus art, solving missions at Sentinel, and exploring with friends in tow.

Riley Bishop

5 star reviews

I took my partner on the University of California, Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt and we laughed while cracking riddles near McHenry Library and searching for Angela Grova’s Muse. Perfect date idea.

Theo Carson

5 star reviews

Exploring Banana Slug City on the Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt was an absolute blast for our family. The Koi Pond and funky clues kept everyone curious and engaged.

Sierra Ward

5 star reviews

I used ScavengerHunt.com to explore Santa Cruzes university side with my family. The hunt around iconic spots like Koi Pond fountain is now one of my favorite things to do in Surf City.

Elena Hanley

5 star reviews

Exploring Banana Slug Country on this scavenger hunt was so much fun. From the UCSC Music Center to hidden art near McHenry Library, each stop was filled with school spirit and surprises.

Tyson Pratt

5 star reviews

If you want an awesome outdoor activity, exploring campus with ScavengerHunt.com is perfect. Loved solving riddles at East Field House and checking out the Sentinel with friends.

Marina Sheffield

5 star reviews

Went on the Scavenger Hunt at UCSC for a date and had a blast. The walking tour took us to Angela Grovas Muse, making for a fun and memorable Loopy Loop adventure together.

Warren Dorsey

5 star reviews

My family loved the Scavenger Hunt at University of California, Santa Cruz. Solving clues by the Koi Pond fountain and McHenry Library made it a top thing to do in Banana Slug Country.

Corinne Baxter

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