Outdoor Things to Do in Monterey

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

4.922 reviews in MontereyTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

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Start & Play

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    What people have to say about quests in Monterey?

    4.9

    Based on 22+ Local Reviews

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    Nlt

    Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

    Solid insightful guide through the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail! I dig the Wordle element :-)

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    Cannery Row Mystery in Monterey, California.

    0.5 km | Avg. time: 78 min

    4.77

    The People

    2.3 km | Avg. time: 60 min

    5

    Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

    0.5 km | Avg. time: 55 min

    5

    The Campus Challenge

    3.1 km | Avg. time: 145 min

    5

    Ways to explore Monterey with Questo

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

    As a scavenger hunt

    Solve clues and puzzles at real Monterey 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 Monterey 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 Monterey walking tours

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    Frequently asked questions

    What can I do in Monterey with Questo?
    Browse outdoor city games built around Monterey. Each quest has its own route and story: follow clues, solve puzzles, and discover the city as you play.
    How many outdoor city games are available in Monterey?
    Questo currently lists 4 outdoor city games in Monterey. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
    Do I need to book an activity in Monterey in advance?
    Most Questo quests can be started when you are ready. Select a quest to check its route and access options before you play.

    See Monterey, United States of America differently with Questo's self-guided walking tours, part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, all guided by your phone. Choose from 4 quests in Monterey, including player favourites like Cannery Row Mystery in Monterey, California. and Monterey Bay Coastal Trail. From romantic walks and family-friendly adventures to art walks, there's a route for every kind of explorer. Players rate Monterey's quests 4.9 out of 5 across 22 reviews. The routes cover 46 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. There's no guide to meet and no time slot to book: open the app, start walking, and pause whenever you like.

    About Monterey

    In Monterey, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 4 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. Monterey 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 Whale Watching. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Monterey into a walk with a plot.