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Costa Mesa Scavenger Hunt: Costa Mesa‘s Curious Quest

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Two hours. One epic Costa Mesa adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa. This top rated Costa Mesa scavenger hunt is 1.51 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Costa Mesa‘s Curious Quest

Costa Mesa, California, is more than just a sleepy town in Orange County. On this exciting scavenger hunt, you'll discover the hidden gems and historical landmarks sprinkled throughout the vibrant Downtown neighborhood. With your team, you'll unravel the secrets of storied buildings and epic sculptures, all while sharing laughs and making unforgettable memories. Embark on a journey through Costa Mesa's past, present, and future as you seek out locations such as a beloved bakery that has been serving up sweet treats since 1925(c), a historic hardware store that has been around since 1922(c), and a retro barbershop with an old-fashioned soda fountain from 1921(c). Don't forget to pay a visit to the public storage lighthouse and Safeway Store from 1929(c) and explore their intriguing history. Join us now for an adventure through one of Orange County's most enchanting neighborhoods on the Costa Mesa, California, scavenger hunt. Get your tickets today and unleash your inner explorer.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Costa Mesa.

Some of what you'll see: Davis Barbershop Soda Fountain 1921, TeWinkle Hardware 1922, Pinks Drugs 1933

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How It Works: Costa Mesa‘s Curious Quest

Explore Costa Mesa 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: 1820 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.51 Mi (2.44 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Costa Mesa scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Costa Mesa Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Costa Mesa leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2452
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2349
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2099

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Costa Mesa

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring downtown easy and fun. I highly recommend this engaging way to see Costa Mesa!

Noah H.

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So much to do in Costa Mesa! This scavenger hunt kept us engaged as we explored each historic location along the route.

Ava R.

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A great walking tour of downtown filled with interesting challenges and puzzles. I loved every moment of this adventure!

Ethan D.

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This was a fantastic Downtown scavenger hunt! We discovered historical sites that we would have missed otherwise.

Isabella M.

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As tourists, we enjoyed seeing points of interest around Costa Mesa. The scavenger hunt made it an unforgettable experience.

Mason G.

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The Costa Mesa scavenger hunt was such a fun way to experience this vibrant city. We found so many unique spots along the way.

Olivia J.

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Exploring downtown was a highlight. I loved learning about the history behind places like Davis Barbershop during our scavenger hunt.

Liam B.

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This outdoor adventure was perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather while discovering cool places like Public Storage Lighthouse.

Sophia W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of downtown. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Post Office and Safeway Store.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the historic spots like Davis Barbershop and Pinks Drugs on this Costa Mesa scavenger hunt with my family.

Emily S.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure! It guided us through downtown's historic treasures effortlessly.

Daniel A.

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If you're looking for things to do in Costa Mesa, this scavenger hunt is it! We laughed and learned at every stop along the way.

Olivia W.

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I really enjoyed this walking tour of downtown Costa Mesa. The challenges kept us engaged while we explored unique historical sites.

David L.

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The scavenger hunt was an awesome experience! Exploring the Downtown neighborhood made me appreciate all its rich history even more.

Laura M.

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This is a fantastic way for tourists to see iconic spots in downtown Costa Mesa. Loved learning about each location along the route!

Michael G.

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We had such a fun time on this scavenger hunt around Costa Mesa. It felt like an adventure through history with lots to discover.

Jessica D.

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Exploring downtown Costa Mesa was so much fun. Each stop, including Pinks Drugs, revealed hidden gems I never knew existed.

James B.

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of Costa Mesa. The walking tour took us to amazing places like the Post Office and Pennant Bakery.

Sarah W.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our family outing. We loved visiting Davis Barbershop and Pinks Drugs while solving fun puzzles.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the historic spots in downtown Costa Mesa. TeWinkle Hardware and Pennant Bakery were highlights of our adventure.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our tour around Downtown. It made exploring so interactive and enjoyable!

Brian H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Costa Mesa, this scavenger hunt is a must! It combines adventure with local history beautifully.

Amanda R.

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This walking tour through Downtown was engaging and educational. We had so much fun exploring historic sites like Davis Barbershop.

Chris M.

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! I enjoyed walking around and discovering places I never knew existed.

Laura G.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Costa Mesa. I loved learning about the history behind each location.

Daniel M.

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Costa Mesa is such a vibrant city. This scavenger hunt was a fun way to discover its charm through locations like TeWinkle Hardware.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight of our trip. Each stop on the Costa Mesa scavenger hunt revealed fascinating history and hidden gems.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for our family. The kids enjoyed the adventure, especially at the Public Storage Lighthouse.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Costa Mesa. We loved solving puzzles while checking out historic spots like Pinks Drugs and TeWinkle Hardware.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Downtown area on this Costa Mesa scavenger hunt. The Post Office and Davis Barbershop were my favorites.

Emily J.

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I really enjoyed using the ScavengerHunt.com app while exploring Downtown. It made finding each location so much fun!

Matthew R.

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If you're looking for things to do in Costa Mesa, this scavenger hunt walking tour is an absolute must!

Olivia C.

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A wonderful walking tour through Downtown Costa Mesa! I loved learning about each historic spot along the way.

James L.

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I had an amazing time during this Downtown scavenger hunt. It made me appreciate the history of our city even more!

Laura H.

5 star reviews

This is a great way for tourists to see points of interest in Costa Mesa. I enjoyed every moment of the scavenger hunt adventure.

Daniel M.

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown was such a highlight. The scavenger hunt took us to unique locations like Safeway Store and Pennant Bakery.

Jessica G.

5 star reviews

The outdoor activity was refreshing as we wandered through Downtown, visiting places like the Post Office and Public Storage Lighthouse.

David W.

5 star reviews

What a fantastic date idea in the heart of Costa Mesa. The walking tour led us to some charming spots we never knew existed.

Sarah B.

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt was perfect for our family. We loved discovering hidden gems around Downtown Costa Mesa together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the historic spots like Pinks Drugs and Pennant Bakery on this fun scavenger hunt in Costa Mesa.

Emily J.

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Costa Mesa‘s Curious Quest 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: TeWinkle Hardware 1922, Davis Barbershop Soda Fountain 1921, Pinks Drugs 1933. 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 Costa Mesa 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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