Explore Santa Monica.

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

Santa Monica

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A city walk. With a plot twist.

Don’t just visit Santa Monica. Play it.

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

Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica

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

See all 3 landmarks
Santa Monica1 quests. One pass.

City Exploration Pass

More of Santa Monica. More stories to take home.

Get 1 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 Santa Monica pass
See included quests, access details and pricing before you buy.

The people behind the places

Your city has stories. Meet its storytellers.

Discover Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica worth discovering? Build a quest, earn when people play, and help turn your city into a playground.

Become a creator

Questo City Stories Index

Santa Monica, measured on foot.

Explore its stories, places and walking data, and see how Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica questions.

What can I do in Santa Monica with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica?
Questo currently lists 3 outdoor city games in Santa Monica. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in Santa Monica?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of Santa Monica: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Do I need to book an activity in Santa Monica 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.

About the destination

About Santa Monica

Experience one of California’s most famous beach cities with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in interactive stories as you explore Santa Monica’s ocean views, lively streets, and iconic landmarks.

From mystery games on the Santa Monica Pier to clue-filled adventures through Third Street Promenade and along the Pacific Coast, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Palisades Park, Santa Monica State Beach, Annenberg Community Beach House, and hidden gems like Tongva Park — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a romantic outing, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Santa Monica" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for beachfront dining or shopping, and experience Santa Monica’s mix of sun, sand, and culture in a way you will never forget.
Your Santa Monica story starts outside.Let’s explore.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

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

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