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Our goal is to make sure you have a fun, unique experience with every scavenger hunt. You'll learn about major sites and hidden gems in your city while completing fun photo challenges and activities.

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An epic Santa Cruz, California experience

Explore the city

Find the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in-person hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more.

Photo challenges & activities

Each person will have an interactive role and will receive photo challenges and fun activities to do with the rest of the group. Get points for the best photos!

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How Our Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours Work

Our team of expert writers and on-the-ground adventurers found the must-sees and hidden secrets in 2,950+ cities worldwide (Including 50+ activities in the California region). On your scavenger hunt, your team will walk around the city, making discoveries, earning points for every challenge you complete using our award winning application.

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Our scavenger hunts are unforgettable experiences that help you create new memories!

See what people say about our things to do in Santa Cruz

Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied adventurers have to say about these unique Santa Cruz things to do.

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What an enjoyable adventure! The Muse was one of my favorite stops on this great walking tour of downtown Santa Cruz—highly recommended!

Brian W.

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This scavenger hunt was an awesome way to see iconic spots like Sentinel. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Santa Cruz!

Megan L.

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Exploring the Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam was such a unique experience! I highly recommend it as a thing to do in this vibrant neighborhood.

Chris D.

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I loved this interactive walking tour through Santa Cruz. It made sightseeing fun and engaging, perfect for tourists and locals alike!

Laura H.

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A great way to explore downtown Santa Cruz! This self-guided tour revealed so many interesting landmarks we never knew existed.

Daniel M.

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The outdoor experience around UCSC was amazing. We discovered beautiful sights and learned about local culture along the way.

Jessica G.

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What a fun date idea! We explored The Wave and uncovered some local history while enjoying each other's company in the city.

David B.

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We enjoyed a lovely day at the Edna L. Scott Fountain, perfect for families looking for things to do in the Boardwalk area.

Sarah W.

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This was a fantastic experience in downtown Santa Cruz. I loved discovering unique spots like California Crude while wandering around.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Lifetree Totem #4 on this fun walking tour. A great way to see the hidden gems of Santa Cruz.

Emily J.

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I highly recommend this as a fun thing to do in Santa Cruz! Our walking tour revealed so many interesting historical facts about the area.

Ryan A.

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A wonderful way to see iconic spots like Untitled in UCSC. This experience truly brought out the beauty of Santa Cruz.

Megan W.

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This self-guided tour through Santa Cruz was such a cool thing to do. I loved finding the Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam!

Chris L.

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We had so much fun with ScavengerHunt.com! It was a great way to explore all that downtown has to offer, including unique art pieces.

Laura H.

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Exploring downtown was a highlight of our trip. The murals and sights made for an unforgettable Santa Cruz tour.

Daniel M.

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The outdoor experience around UCSC was incredible. We loved visiting the California Crude piece while enjoying the fresh air.

Jessica G.

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A great date night idea! We explored Lifetree Totem #4 and had an amazing time discovering hidden gems in this charming city.

David B.

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This walking tour was perfect for our family. We enjoyed seeing The Wave and making memories together in beautiful Santa Cruz.

Sarah W.

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What a fantastic experience in downtown Santa Cruz! We discovered the Edna L. Scott Fountain and learned so much along the way.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Boardwalk area. The hunt led us to the Sentinel, and it was such a fun way to uncover local history.

Emily J.

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Such a cool thing to do in Santa Cruz! We enjoyed every moment and learned so much about local art and culture along the way.

Kevin W.

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I absolutely loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app! It made exploring Neary Lagoon an unforgettable experience.

Laura L.

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We had so much fun on this walking tour of downtown. It felt like we were part of the city's history as we explored!

Daniel H.

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This scavenger hunt was such a great UCSC experience! I loved how engaging it was, perfect for families or groups.

Ashley M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see iconic landmarks like the Sentinel while enjoying some fresh air in Santa Cruz.

Chris G.

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What a fun thing to do in the beach town! The interactive walking tour made it easy to find interesting points of interest.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood was such a highlight. I loved learning about its history and discovering cool spots.

David B.

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The Lifetree Totem #4 was an amazing stop on our adventure. A great outdoor activity for anyone looking to explore Santa Cruz.

Sarah W.

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This was a fun date night experience in the downtown area. We discovered hidden gems while enjoying each other's company.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Edna L. Scott Fountain on this self-guided walking tour. Such a unique way to see Santa Cruz.

Emily J.

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What an incredible day exploring Santa Cruz! The Frat Fried Koi: In Memoriam was definitely one of my favorite stops along the way.

Ethan W.

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This walking tour of UCSC is a must-do! We found ourselves captivated by the art installations and beautiful views all around.

Isabella L.

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A great experience that brought us closer together! The Santa Cruz tour helped us appreciate our city more than ever.

Lucas H.

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We had so much fun on this scavenger hunt! It was an entertaining way to discover historical spots like the Sentinel.

Sophia M.

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I highly recommend this as a great thing to do in Downtown. The interactive elements kept us engaged while we explored.

Mason G.

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Exploring the Lifetree Totem #4 was such a unique experience. The outdoor activity made it even better in sunny Santa Cruz.

Ava D.

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This self-guided tour was perfect for our family. We loved visiting the Edna L. Scott Fountain and learning about its history together.

Noah B.

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What a fantastic date idea! We enjoyed wandering around UCSC, taking in the art and scenery while connecting with each other.

Olivia W.

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The walking tour around Downtown was an amazing experience. I discovered hidden gems and learned so much about local history.

Liam S.

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I had a blast exploring the Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Courts. It was a fun way to see the iconic spots in this beautiful coastal town.

Emma J.

FAQs.

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 Tickets or Gifts
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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