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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in San Diego
4.31Player rating
−35%
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
−35%
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.3 km San Diego App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting from LBC, this San Diego route covers about 2.3 km in around 90 minutes, as ten Halloween spirits each hide a mystery you solve with ciphers, riddles and clues found on the street. Escape-room regulars who would rather play than listen will enjoy it, as will friends after a spooky evening out. If you want a live guide retelling the city's known legends, book a guided night walk instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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.
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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
San Diego
A · Start
1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
B · Finish
1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, 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.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What are good reasons to take a ghost tour in San Diego this way?
You start whenever you like instead of waiting for a fixed night slot, and you play rather than listen. Ten invented spirits each carry unfinished business, and you solve their mysteries, collect clues, crack ciphers and riddles across town, then name and destroy the Evil One.
Is this like a Halloween escape room in San Diego?
It uses escape-room style puzzles, but outdoors on the streets instead of in a locked room. You solve ciphers and riddles, some answerable only by looking at what is in front of you, and follow a trail of clues to find which of ten spirits is lying.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The walk begins at the first point shown in the app, labelled LBC. Plan on around 90 minutes to cover about 2.3 km, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story is spooky, with lost souls and an Evil One to destroy, and the ciphers and riddles take some reasoning. Younger children who scare easily or tire of puzzles may find it too much.
Do we need to book a time, and what if it rains?
No booking slot is needed: you start any time, without a guide or other groups, and one ticket covers your whole group. The route is outdoors on city streets, so bring a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast.
Is Ghost Hunt in San Diego self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in San Diego start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA and finishes at Point 12, 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. The route is approximately 2.3 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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