Outdoor Things to Do in San Diego

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

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What people have to say about quests in San Diego?

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Based on 520+ Local Reviews

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Daysie Leal

Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in San Diego

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Sheldon Rosen

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in La Jolla, San Diego

silly goose activity

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greg

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

We loved the experience and learned a lot!

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Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in San Diego

mommy! at. balboa. park. I. solved the. case. of. the. missing. sensi stone

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Hope

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

This was a fun time exploring balboa park with my son.

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Daniel H

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

we had fun! not too hard and got to go around a lot of the park

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Dadisi Elliott

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

Great scavenger hunt while getting in steps and learning about development of San Diego Balboa Park

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chanderson

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

My son and I enjoyed the scavenger hunt and learned a lot about Balboa Park

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sweetkrisss

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

we enjoyed exploring the park in a fun way!

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Jody Budau Maskiewich

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

covered lots of ground. lots of interesting information. some decently challenging puzzles. kept us entertained.

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Ditch the Boring Dates: 3 Unforgettable Missions in San Diego for Couples

Skip the repetitive coffee dates. Solve clues together and explore the city.

Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in La Jolla, San Diego
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Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in La Jolla, San Diego

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in La Jolla, San Diego
4.48

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in La Jolla, San Diego

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure
4.59

San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure

Ways to explore San Diego with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real San Diego landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

See all San Diego scavenger hunts

As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See San Diego walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some San Diego quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

See San Diego ghost tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in San Diego work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in San Diego, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in San Diego?
Questo currently offers 13 self-guided walking tours in San Diego. Prices start from $5.24 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in San Diego in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring San Diego at your own pace.
Looking for a date night idea in San Diego—what’s good?

Try the Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in San Diego quest. It mixes intrigue with charm—solving clues, walking through historic neighborhoods, and enjoying the city’s character together.

We want to try something fun and different in San Diego—any ideas?

Check out the San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure quest. You’ll wander through gardens and fountains, follow clues, uncover stories about century-old architecture, and explore spots you might’ve walked past without noticing.

I’ve got kids who get bored easily—what can we do?

Go for Kid Quest: Solve the Case of the Lost Senses or The Animals Have Fled the Zoo! Both are playful, interactive, and super engaging for little ones (ages ~4–10), plus parents get to enjoy exploring too.

What are the must-see places in San Diego that quests cover?

Places like Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, Seaport Village, plus some hidden gems like Harper’s Topiary Garden. Quests often let you explore both the famous and the lesser-known.

What’s a self-guided tour we can do without a guide or schedule?

The Liberty Station quest is great. You explore an arts district, historic navy buildings, street murals, fun food spots—at your pace, no group needed.

How long do these quests take, and when can we start?

Usually about 1–2 hours, depending on walking speed and how many breaks you take. You can start any time—in the morning, after lunch, or in the evening (just check daylight if outdoors).

Walk through San Diego with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues through the Gaslamp Quarter, past the waterfront at Embarcadero, and into the historic streets of Old Town. Year-round sunshine and hidden stories, at your own pace, no booking needed.

About San Diego

In San Diego, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 14 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. San Diego works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as Museum of Contemporary Art, la Jolla Historical Society, and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a focused set of city games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in San Diego into a walk with a plot.