Los Angeles: Venice Boardwalk Art Heist
4.625 Reviews62 people have played this questTravel from the beach up through the canals to the commercial center of the city, all while learning about the city's founding and its host of important movements in American history.
See the birthplaces of skateboarding, fitness culture, and artistic/literary counterculture. Learn why the city's founder, Abbot Kinney's vision has thrived after over a century.
How many are playing?
Unlock · $12.99Staying a few days in Los Angeles? All 6 Los Angeles quests for $39.99 · pays for itself by quest #4. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
3810 steps
Total distance
2.9 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Venice Beach Skatepark whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Rainbow Crosswalk (Venice) and see where you land on the Los Angeles leaderboard.
Highlights
See the birthplace of the skateboarding hobby and subculture
Witness Abbot Kinney's man-made replica of the canals in Venice, Italy for which this Venice got its name
Walk down famous streets filled with shops and restaurants where so many artistic movements have found a home and thrived.
Travel alongside the world-famous beach with a gorgeous view of the Pacific.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library
L.A. Louver
Venice Beach Skatepark
Ratings and Reviews
25 ratings
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A note from William Kaplan
“Will Kaplan is an up-and-coming writer born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He's written for short stories, screenplays, novels, an audio drama, a video game, and now Questo. When he has written in every single medium at least once, the ascension can begin.”
The mission: Your story in Los Angeles
You will follow clues across Venice Beach, tracking leads and questioning suspects, on a journey that will take you through the landmarks, unraveling a conspiracy of art thieves as you go.
You're new to the detective game, desperate to prove your skills and become established as a real professional. This job is the way to do it. Good luck!
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Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN LOS ANGELES
A Los Angeles investigation for players who prefer clues to a standard walk
Los Angeles: Venice Boardwalk Art Heist is an outdoor detective game in Los Angeles, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. Its story centers on.
The route starts at Venice Beach Skatepark and finishes at Rainbow Crosswalk (Venice) over 2.9 km, with 10 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, L.A. Louver and Venice Beach Skatepark along the experience. Practical fit: 2.9 km route; Typical duration: 50 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
