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Cannery Row Mystery in Monterey, California.

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Pacific Biological Labs, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

63-93 mins

You will walk

660 steps

Total distance

0.5 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Pacific Biological Labs
800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Finish point Steinbeck Plaza
660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

About this quest

Follow in the footsteps of John Steinbeck and Doc Ricketts in a spin-off adventure from Cannery Row. Solve puzzles and riddles while touring the historic sites of Cannery Row. 

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Monterey combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4680 minutes to complete and covers 0.5km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Monterey.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Walk about one mile.Solve puzzles and riddles.See historic Cannery Row.

The mission: Your story in Monterey

You stumble to the door. Groggy. Your head pounding.
It must have been a big night because you don't remember any of it. This isn't unusual. In fact, it's pretty typical these days. Your friend Johnny is not a good influence on you. He has a way of making you do things you later regret.

En route to the door you trip over aquarium tanks, microscopes and nets. The lab is mess. It stinks like a fishing boat. 

"Who is it?!" you curse.

You open the door to find the sheriff. 

"Ricketts!" the sheriff bellows. "For god sakes, Doc. You look like hell."

"Thanks?" you mumble. "What do you want? I'm sleeping."

You put your hands to your ears to block the awful chirping sound coming from the street. "What is that noise?" 

"You tell me." demands the sheriff. "I think your goddam laboratory, or whatever the hell you call this dump, had a prison break. Get out here and clean this up before all of Cannery Row is destroyed!"

The light burns your eyes. Sea water and lab specimens are everywhere. 

"Clean this mess up- OR ELSE I'LL SHUT YOU DOWN!" the sheriff yells. The door slams and you shake your head, trying to clear the fog of booze.

You shake your fist. "JOHNNY!" He's your best friend, and also responsible for most of your problems. Where is he when you need him?





  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4680 minutes

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Distance

0.5km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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