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Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt: Santa Cruz Captivating Excursion

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Two hours. One epic Santa Cruz adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz. This top rated Santa Cruz scavenger hunt is 1.71 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Santa Cruz Captivating Excursion

Surf's up, detectives! Get ready to ride the wave of mystery as we dive into the Santa Cruz, California scavenger hunt in the iconic Boardwalk neighborhood. Ever wondered where sea lions go for lunch or which place offers a view that will make your jaw drop faster than a misplayed volleyball? Our adventure promises laughs, surprises, and maybe even a sunburn or two. Join us as we twist and turn through vibrant parks and sandy courts, all while soaking up the dazzling ocean views. You'll unearth secrets hidden within marine wonders and explore tranquil lagoons that might just have more ducks than you can count. Whether you're local or just passing through, grab your sense of adventure—and maybe some sunscreen—and experience our unforgettable Santa Cruz, California scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the culture, and history of Santa Cruz.

Some of what you'll see: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf,Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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How It Works: Santa Cruz Captivating Excursion

Explore Santa Cruz 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: 106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.71 Mi (2.74 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

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 Santa Cruz 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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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2467
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2364
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2114

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I highly recommend this scavenger hunt as it combines fun challenges with beautiful sights around Santa Cruz, especially near the beach!

Brian L.

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The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt app made exploring so easy and enjoyable. We discovered hidden gems at Neary Lagoon that we loved!

Megan H.

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This walking tour around the Boardwalk neighborhood was an exciting adventure. We found some cool art and historical plaques along the way.

Daniel R.

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We had a blast on this scavenger hunt in Santa Cruz. It was a great way to see all the highlights of the Boardwalk area!

Laura G.

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Santa Cruz has so much to offer! The scavenger hunt took us to places like Beach Flats Park that we would have missed otherwise.

Chris M.

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Exploring the historic spots of the Boardwalk neighborhood was amazing. I loved learning about the local history during our walk.

Jessica D.

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The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt was such a fun date idea. Walking through the Boardwalk area made for an unforgettable experience.

David B.

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This Santa Cruz scavenger hunt is perfect for families. We enjoyed discovering Neary Lagoon while having fun together outdoors.

Sarah W.

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What a great way to explore the Boardwalk neighborhood. The Dream Inn and volleyball courts added charm to our adventure.

Michael S.

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I had a fantastic time on the Santa Cruz scavenger hunt. Beach Flats Park was a hidden gem and the Boardwalk was lively and fun.

Emily J.

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I loved how interactive this scavenger hunt walking tour was. It turned our day into an exciting adventure around the Boardwalk!

Lucas W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Santa Cruz, this is it! The scavenger hunt app made our exploration super enjoyable.

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This walking tour of the Boardwalk neighborhood was exactly what we needed. A perfect mix of history, fun challenges, and fresh air.

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We had such a great time on this Boardwalk scavenger hunt. It was well organized and kept everyone entertained throughout!

Emma M.

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Great for tourists wanting to see key points of interest around Santa Cruz. The scavenger hunt made it engaging and informative.

Liam G.

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A fun way to experience Santa Cruz, this scavenger hunt had us visiting iconic locations while enjoying the sunny weather.

Olivia J.

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Exploring the Boardwalk neighborhood was a highlight. The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt revealed so much history I never knew about.

David B.

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This outdoor adventure in the Boardwalk area was amazing. The scavenger hunt took us through scenic paths around Neary Lagoon.

Sophie W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Santa Cruz. The scavenger hunt led us to beautiful spots like the Wharf and Dream Inn.

Michael S.

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The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt was a fantastic family activity. We loved exploring the Boardwalk and discovering hidden gems together.

Emily J.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure around Santa Cruz. It made exploring fun and interactive, especially at the Marine Sanctuary!

James W.

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This Santa Cruz scavenger hunt is perfect for anyone looking for things to do outdoors. Enjoyed every moment exploring with friends!

Olivia H.

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The walking tour through the Boardwalk neighborhood was delightful. The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt kept us entertained and active all day long.

Chris M.

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We had an amazing time on this Boardwalk scavenger hunt! It was engaging and led us to some incredible locations we would have missed otherwise.

Laura D.

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This is a must-do for tourists in Santa Cruz! We discovered so many points of interest, especially at the Wharf and Boardwalk.

Daniel M.

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The Santa Cruz scavenger hunt was an exciting way to see the city. I loved learning about local history while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Boardwalk neighborhood was such a treat. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots I never knew existed.

David W.

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This outdoor activity around the Boardwalk was fantastic. The volleyball courts and Wharf were great stops on our Santa Cruz scavenger hunt.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in the sunny city of Santa Cruz. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Neary Lagoon.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Boardwalk neighborhood with this Santa Cruz scavenger hunt. The Marine Sanctuary was a highlight for my family.

Emily J.

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The scavenger hunt app made our adventure seamless. It guided us through iconic locations like Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center effortlessly.

Brian L.

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If you're looking for things to do in Santa Cruz, this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us engaged as we discovered new places together.

Megan C.

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This walking tour of the Boardwalk neighborhood was so much fun! I loved learning about its history while solving challenges with my friends.

David H.

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We had an incredible time on this Boardwalk scavenger hunt, uncovering local treasures and enjoying beautiful views along the way.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to explore Santa Cruz. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing points of interest we wouldn't have found otherwise.

Chris G.

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Santa Cruz is such a vibrant place. This scavenger hunt made it easy to see all the cool spots while having a great time with friends.

Jessica D.

5 star reviews

Exploring the historic spots in the Boardwalk area was a highlight. The scavenger hunt led us to some fascinating places we would have missed.

Daniel B.

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This scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. Walking through Beach Flats Park and along the beach was refreshing and fun.

Sarah W.

5 star reviews

What a fun date idea in the Boardwalk neighborhood. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems around Santa Cruz.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk with my family. The scavenger hunt was perfect for kids and adults alike.

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Santa Cruz Captivating Excursion 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: Santa Cruz Wharf,Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Santa Cruz team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Santa Cruz Captivating Excursion scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Santa Cruz team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Santa Cruz 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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