Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Surf's Up Santa Cruz
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.
4.9 (12 reviews)
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
Experience nostalgia with Andy's Auto Supply Mural depicting vintage cars and lively scenes—an engaging stop on your outdoor adventure through downtown Santa Cruz. Look for hidden details only locals spot!
Theatre Del Mar
Step back into entertainment history at Theatre Del Mar, where vaudeville acts once graced it's stage—a must-see on any cultural exploration of Santa Cruz. The original ticket booth remains out front!
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 mysterious figures—perfect for photo ops, local trivia, and fun facts during your scavenger hunt adventure downtown.
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. Spot intricate woodwork and enjoy unique architecture.
Old Theatre Building
Discover tales of old comedies at the Old Theatre Building near nature's charm—a nostalgic stop full of history and fun facts during your scavenger hunt experience. Locals say laughter still echoes here!
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.
More details
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
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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!
Team: Team 1
Team: PAX
Team: Da Fam
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Reviews for Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Surf's Up Santa Cruz
Had fun with my family on doing this!
Emmy Lindley
Family friendly fun in Surf City. Our kids loved the challenges around Andy's Auto Supply Mural and discovering downtown secrets.
James Davis
A great way to see Downtown Santa Cruz! The walking tour took us to fascinating murals and historic buildings.
Lily Brown
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
Perfect date idea in Cruz by the Sea! We loved exploring spots like Gingerbread House on Laurel Street, it was so unique.
Emily Clark
Had a blast with the Scavenger Hunt in Surf City. Solving riddles at the Museum of Art & History was a highlight!
Sam Johnson
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
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
This Santa Cruz adventure was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around the Museum of Art & History was enlightening, truly showcasing local culture.
Noah Blake
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
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
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
Our family enjoyed every moment of this adventure in Surf City. The challenges at each stop, especially near Laurel Street, were engaging!
Nina Gonzalez
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
The Scavenger Hunt was such a fun date idea! We loved discovering hidden spots like the Gingerbread house in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Alicia Miles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This walking tour of Downtown Santa Cruz was fantastic. Highlights included Theatre Del Mar and uncovering local art along our route.
Sophia Garcia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our family had a wonderful time with ScavengerHunt.com. The kids especially enjoyed solving challenges near Andys Auto Supply Mural in Downtown.
Noah Smith
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Evelyn Thompson
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