Los Angeles: Venice Boardwalk Art Heist
Travel 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.
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 10 stops · 1 hrs · 2.9 km
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
3810 steps
Total distance
2.9 km
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.
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library
L.A. Louver
Venice Beach Skatepark
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!
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
25 ratings
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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.
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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-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
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-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
