★★★★★
Great scavenger hunt while getting in steps and learning about development of San Diego Balboa Park
Scavenger Hunts in San Diego
Explore San Diego through 14 self-guided scavenger hunts on Questo. Walk through San Diego's streets, solve puzzles at famous landmarks, and discover hidden stories most visitors miss, all at your own pace. Every hunt is app-guided: just open the Questo app, pick a hunt, and start walking. No booking, no guide, no fixed schedule.
★ 4.5 based on 528 reviewsFrom $9.99
All Scavenger Hunts in San DiegoAll Scavenger Hunts in San Diego
14 results
San DiegoCity exploration game
San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure
112 min
EN · ES
4.57 · 250 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Balboa Park Carousel
San DiegoCity exploration game
San Diego - Gaslamp Highlights
124 min
EN · ES
4.44 · 151 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Gaslamp Historical Sign
San DiegoCity exploration game
San Diego: Liberty Station
79 min
EN
4.43 · 47 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Dick Laub NTC Command Center
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in La Jolla, San Diego
90 min
EN · DE · ES · FR · RO · IT
4.68 · 25 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: 1 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San DiegoQuesto adventure
San Diego: The Animals Have Fled the Zoo!
130 min
EN
4.69 · 16 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in San Diego
90 min
EN · RO · ES · FR
4.82 · 11 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Point 1
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in San Diego
90 min
EN
4.31 · 8 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: Point 1 - LBC
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Balboa Park, San Diego
90 min
EN · DE · ES · FR · RO · IT
5.00 · 9 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: The San Diego Museum of Art
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
San Diego Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!
90 min
EN · ES
5.00 · 4 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Point 1 - LBC
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in La Jolla, San Diego
90 min
EN
4.50 · 4 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: Starting point
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
20 Cuts in San Diego
90 min
EN
4.67 · 3 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: Starting Point
San DiegoOutdoor escape game
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
90 min
EN · DE · ES · FR · RO · IT
New adventureFrom $17.99
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Starting point: San Diego Lumber Company Building
Popular with players
Selected using player ratings and review counts. Check each quest for its route, languages and access details.
| Quest | Reviews | Duration | Total distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego: Balboa Park Adventure | 4.6 (250 reviews) | 112 min | 3.8 km |
| San Diego - Gaslamp Highlights | 4.4 (151 reviews) | 124 min | 2.0 km |
| San Diego: Liberty Station | 4.4 (47 reviews) | 79 min | 3.3 km |
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.
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Choose your quest
Pick a city, a story and your language.
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Explore and solve
Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.
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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?
7 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 pass$39.99
Explore the San Diego passWhat players say about San Diego
★★★★★
My son and I enjoyed the scavenger hunt and learned a lot about Balboa Park
★★★★★
covered lots of ground. lots of interesting information. some decently challenging puzzles. kept us entertained.
1 / 3
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San Diego Scavenger Hunt FAQ
How many scavenger hunts are there in San Diego?
Questo currently has 14 scavenger hunts in San Diego, including Murder Mystery, Horror & Haunts, Best during the day. New hunts are added regularly by local creators.
How much do San Diego scavenger hunts cost?
Individual scavenger hunts in San Diego start from USD 9.99. 7 selected hunts for USD 39.99.
How do Questo scavenger hunts work?
Download the free Questo app, choose a scavenger hunt in your city, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each location, where you'll solve riddles, find hidden details, and uncover stories most visitors never discover. There's no tour guide, no fixed schedule, and no booking required, just open the app and go. Each hunt takes 60–120 minutes on average, and you can pause and resume anytime.
Do I need to book in advance?
You do not need to book a guide or a scheduled time slot. Buy your quest, open it in the Questo app and go to its starting point. Check the quest details for opening hours, access restrictions and any special requirements before you go.
