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San Diego Scavenger Hunt: Old Town Charms

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Two hours. One epic San Diego adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in San Diego you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Diego. This top rated San Diego scavenger hunt is 0.86 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Old Town Charms

California as we know it all began in one charming little town. On this epic scavenger hunt in San Diego, we make a loop around the Old Town in search of storied buildings and tranquil parks. Along the way, you'll discover a haunted house, find an iconic stagecoach, and learn what the Battle of the Bulls was all about. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Old Town San Diego scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the , and history of San Diego.

Some of what you'll see: Immaculate Conception Church, Whaley House Museum, Heritage Park Row

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How It Works: Old Town Charms

Explore San Diego like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Plaza De Las Armas, Telegraph Way, San Diego, CA, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.86 Mi (1.39 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


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Our family of 5 did this together. We really enjoyed our afternoon/evening exploring old town.

Heather Brinkley

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Really fun! We had a great time!

James Poirier

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We had a good time and it was interesting!

Lorri Valenzuela

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Loved it! Thanks!

Daniel Craun

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Fun times!

Cindy Francis

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We had a blast and burn some calories. The birthday girl (friend) really enjoyed. We are looking forward to doing this again

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So easy and fun!

Caitlyn Gajo

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This was fun! Can’t wait to come back with the love of my life!

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It was fun

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Super cool!!!

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our exploration. It turned our walk through Old Town into an exciting treasure hunt filled with challenges!

Ethan W.

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This is definitely a thing to do in San Diego if you love history and adventure. The scavenger hunt app made it easy and fun!

Isabella L.

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The walking tour through Old Town was delightful. I loved how interactive it was and all the interesting spots we discovered along the way.

Noah H.

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We had such a great time on this Old Town scavenger hunt! It really brought the area's history to life while we explored together.

Ava M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around San Diego. Each stop, especially at La Plaza de Las Armas, was fascinating.

Liam G.

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This scavenger hunt is one of the best things to do in sunny San Diego. We enjoyed every moment wandering around historic sites.

Olivia D.

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Exploring the Old Town neighborhood was full of surprises. The Mormon Battalion Historic Site gave us great insights into local history.

James B.

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What an amazing outdoor activity in San Diego! Walking through Heritage Park Row and La Plaza de Las Armas made it unforgettable.

Sophia W.

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This San Diego scavenger hunt was such a fun date idea. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Robinson-Rose House together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Old Town neighborhood on this San Diego scavenger hunt. The Cosmopolitan Hotel was a highlight for sure.

Emily J.

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I really enjoyed using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It guided us through beautiful spots like La Plaza de Las Armas.

Brian L.

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If you're looking for things to do in San Diego, this is it! A great blend of adventure and learning while exploring Old Town.

Jessica H.

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The walking tour aspect made this scavenger hunt even better. We got to roam around Old Town and learn about its rich history.

Chris R.

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This was an awesome scavenger hunt experience! I loved discovering historic sites around Old Town while having so much fun.

Megan G.

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A great way for tourists to see iconic points of interest in San Diego. The Wells Fargo Museum was definitely a favorite stop!

Kevin M.

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I had such a blast in America’s Finest City! This scavenger hunt took us to amazing places I never knew existed.

Laura D.

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Exploring Old Town through this scavenger hunt was a highlight of my trip. Each stop revealed fascinating history and culture.

Jake B.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for enjoying the beautiful outdoors in Old Town. Walking around was both fun and educational.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in sunny San Diego! We enjoyed the charming spots like the Whaley House and Immaculate Conception Church.

Mark S.

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Our family had a fantastic time exploring the Old Town neighborhood on this San Diego scavenger hunt. The kids loved finding hidden gems.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure! It made exploring Old Town so much more interactive and enjoyable.

Brian H.

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A must-do activity in sunny San Diego! The scavenger hunt offered a unique perspective on historic buildings throughout Old Town.

Amanda W.

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I really enjoyed this walking tour of Old Town. It was engaging and educational, especially seeing sites like La Plaza de Las Armas.

Chris L.

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! It felt like a treasure hunt through Old Town, uncovering its rich history along the way.

Laura H.

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Perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest in San Diego. I enjoyed learning about Heritage Park Row while solving puzzles.

Daniel M.

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Such a fun way to discover San Diego's charm! The scavenger hunt revealed interesting facts at places like Immaculate Conception Church.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Old Town neighborhood was a highlight of my trip. The scavenger hunt led me to hidden gems like the Wells Fargo Museum.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Old Town was fantastic. Walking around the Cosmopolitan Hotel and other historic spots made for a perfect day.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in sunny San Diego. The scavenger hunt took us through Heritage Park Row and La Plaza de Las Armas, making great memories.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the San Diego scavenger hunt with my family. We loved visiting the Wells Fargo Museum and Immaculate Conception Church.

Emily J.

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Loved this scavenger hunt walking tour! It was a unique way to discover Old Town's rich history while having a blast with my family.

Daniel W.

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A must-do thing in San Diego! The scavenger hunt app made exploring easy, especially around Heritage Park Row and Whaley House.

Sophia L.

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Great walking tour of Old Town! We enjoyed solving puzzles while visiting sites like Wells Fargo Museum and Mormon Battalion Historic Site.

David H.

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This was an amazing scavenger hunt experience in Old Town! I loved learning about each site while having so much fun with friends.

Olivia M.

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The San Diego scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to explore iconic locations like Heritage Park Row and Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Chris G.

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Such a fun way to see San Diego's historic spots! The scavenger hunt took us to places we might have missed otherwise.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Old Town was a treat. I loved discovering the history at Whaley House and enjoying the sights along the way.

Michael B.

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What a fantastic outdoor activity in Old Town. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Mormon Battalion Historic Site.

Sarah W.

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This was an awesome date idea in the sunny city. The Wells Fargo Museum and Cosmopolitan Hotel made for great photo ops during our adventure.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the San Diego scavenger hunt. Heritage Park Row and Whaley House were highlights for my family. Great outdoor fun!

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Old Town Charms will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Whaley House Museum, Immaculate Conception Church, Heritage Park Row. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the San Diego scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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