Explore San Diego.

Discover San Diego through local stories and clues hidden in the places around you. Pick a walking adventure and explore at your own pace.

San Diego

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A city walk. With a plot twist.

Don’t just visit San Diego. Play it.

Turn a walk into an adventure with the Questo app. Follow a story, explore real places and solve puzzles along the way.

San Diego
Real streets. Unexpected discoveries.

  • Find places worth noticing

    Look closer at landmarks and corners you might otherwise walk past.

  • Step into a story

    Uncover local stories or take on a fictional mission. You choose the adventure.

  • Solve it together

    Follow clues, connect the dots and share that “we got it!” moment.

Guided by the appPause when you likeYour own people
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Places to discover in San Diego

Follow clues through real places and discover the stories behind them. Here’s a glimpse of San Diego.

See all 3 landmarks
San Diego7 quests. One pass.

City Exploration Pass

More of San Diego. More stories to take home.

Get 7 included quests in one pass. Discover places, follow stories and solve puzzles at your own pace.

Explore on footPlay your way through the city

One passUSD 39.99

Explore the San Diego pass
See included quests, access details and pricing before you buy.

The people behind the places

Your city has stories. Meet its storytellers.

Discover San Diego through the eyes of the people creating its quests. Their curiosity becomes your next adventure.

From an idea to a quest you can play
CreatedReviewedPlay-tested

Quests are reviewed and play-tested before they become paid experiences.

Your city. Your stories. Someone’s next adventure.

Know a corner of San Diego worth discovering? Build a quest, earn when people play, and help turn your city into a playground.

Become a creator

Questo City Stories Index

San Diego, measured on foot.

Explore its stories, places and walking data, and see how San Diego compares with other cities.

Keep exploring

Where next?

Find a city nearby to play with your family and friends.

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A walk with a plot twist

Look up.
Lean in.
Play along.

Find a quest. Follow clues in the app. Discover the city as you play.

  1. 1

    Choose your quest

    Pick a city, a story and your language.

  2. 2

    Explore and solve

    Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.

  3. 3

    Go at your pace

    Stop for coffee. Pick up where you left off.

A taste of the challenge
01 / Word riddle

Name the creature.

I’m a majestic beast, swift and bold,
In fields of green, my tale unfolds.

A noble creature, with hooves that prance,
A symbol of freedom in every glance.

I can move swiftly, by day or night,
Chasing the wind, my spirit takes flight.

Though I may be pure, like snow, of course,
Can you guess what I am with my grace and force?

A sample game riddle. City exploration quests also reveal real places and local stories.

Before you head out

Your San Diego questions.

What can I do in San Diego with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around San Diego. 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 San Diego?
Questo currently lists 14 outdoor city games in San Diego. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in San Diego?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of San Diego: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Is there a ghost tour in San Diego?
Yes. Questo's self-guided ghost tours lead you to San Diego's haunted places while you follow clues and uncover the dark stories behind them. Play any evening, no guide needed.
Do I need to book an activity in San Diego 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.
Looking for a date night idea in San Diego—what’s good?

Try the Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in San Diego quest. It mixes intrigue with charm—solving clues, walking through historic neighborhoods, and enjoying the city’s character together.

We want to try something fun and different in San Diego—any ideas?

Check out the San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure quest. You’ll wander through gardens and fountains, follow clues, uncover stories about century-old architecture, and explore spots you might’ve walked past without noticing.

I’ve got kids who get bored easily—what can we do?

Go for Kid Quest: Solve the Case of the Lost Senses or The Animals Have Fled the Zoo! Both are playful, interactive, and super engaging for little ones (ages ~4–10), plus parents get to enjoy exploring too.

What are the must-see places in San Diego that quests cover?

Places like Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, Seaport Village, plus some hidden gems like Harper’s Topiary Garden. Quests often let you explore both the famous and the lesser-known.

What’s a self-guided tour we can do without a guide or schedule?

The Liberty Station quest is great. You explore an arts district, historic navy buildings, street murals, fun food spots—at your pace, no group needed.

How long do these quests take, and when can we start?

Usually about 1–2 hours, depending on walking speed and how many breaks you take. You can start any time—in the morning, after lunch, or in the evening (just check daylight if outdoors).

About the destination

About San Diego

In San Diego, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 14 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. San Diego 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 Museum of Contemporary Art, la Jolla Historical Society, and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a focused set of city games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in San Diego into a walk with a plot.
Your San Diego story starts outside.Let’s explore.

Your next story starts outside.

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Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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