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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Long Beach
4.54Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Long Beach App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! 🔮
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
📖 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novel from 1900!
🤔 Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
🎵Enjoy original new songs, in the theme of Oz, specially created for this game, available in the app and on-demand when you get home.
🌈 Follow clues to uncover each new location and discover (or rediscover) places around town in a whole new light.
🎁 Get rewarded with special gifts for your accomplishments.
🧙Participate in the costume contest by submitting a photo in your fanciest attire.
Make sure you have your phone charged and your walking shoes on!
Tick-tock, time to escape!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This loop starts and ends by the Bixby Park Community Center on 1st St, passing East Broadway Art Studio, Villa Fontana and Alamitos Neighborhood Library over about 2.5 km in around 90 minutes. Friends who enjoy escape rooms but prefer puzzling outdoors, and fans of Baum's Oz, will feel at home. If you want a staffed indoor escape room or a rain-proof evening, book elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
Listen to new themed songs
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
Get a chance to win prizes for best-costumed
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Long Beach
A · Start
2001-2099 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
B · Finish
103 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long does this outdoor escape room take?
Plan on around 90 minutes. That covers the 2.5 km walk, the story at each location and the puzzles you solve along the way. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off later, so a coffee or snack break won't break the game.
How long does the 2.5 km route take to walk?
The route is 2.5 km in total and the full game takes about 90 minutes, because you stop at each location to hear its part of the Oz story and crack a puzzle. Your pace depends on how quickly your group solves the clues.
Can a group of three play together?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the game, so three friends can team up against the witch together. If you prefer, you can also tackle her challenges alone and compare your result on the leaderboard.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts near the entrance to Bixby Park Community Center on 1st St and loops back to the same spot. On the way you pass places such as East Broadway Art Studio, Villa Fontana, the skatepark side of Bixby Park and Alamitos Neighborhood Library.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. Unlike a fixed-time indoor escape room, there is no booking slot. You start whenever suits your group, play on your phone as the app leads you from place to place, and you can pause and continue later if you need to.
First time in Long Beach—how can I see the waterfront in a playful way?
Join this Oz-inspired adventure and follow a trail of riddles from Rainbow Harbor through the Pike and colorful backstreets. You’ll catch ocean views, street art, and quirky history while chasing a magical storyline.
We’re on a date—can this be part of a romantic evening?
Absolutely. Start late afternoon, stroll hand-in-hand along Shoreline, solve puzzles as the sun sets, and finish with dinner or cocktails on Pine Avenue. It’s part fantasy, part sunset walk.
Is the quest something kids will love?
Yes. The Oz theme is bright and friendly. Children can help find clues, listen to the custom music, and spot fun murals. The distance (around 2 km) is easy for little legs with snack breaks.
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A story-led Long Beach adventure for fantasy and puzzle fans
The Oz Escape in Long Beach is a story-led themed quest in Long Beach, designed for families with children. Its story centers on an Oz-inspired fantasy mission.
The route starts at Near entrance to Bixby Park Community Center on 1st St and finishes at Bixby Park @ Cherry Ave/1st St over 2.5 km, with 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.5 km route; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for an active family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or venue-based attraction when you prefer a passive or fully contained outing. Playable languages: English.
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