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San Mateo Scavenger Hunt: The Hunt for History in San Mateo

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Two hours. One epic San Mateo adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in San Mateo 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 Mateo. This top rated San Mateo scavenger hunt is 1.28 miles and has 7 stops.

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The Hunt for History in San Mateo
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Activity Info: The Hunt for History in San Mateo

Welcome to the San Mateo, California scavenger hunt, where adventure awaits in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood! Get ready to unleash your inner explorer as you embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of this charming city. Our hunt will take you to some of San Mateo's most iconic locations, from an enchanting sundial in Central Park to a whimsical dog sculpture that will surely bring a smile to your face. Join us as we dive into the fascinating history and culture of San Mateo, all while solving clues and completing challenges with your teammates. Uncover hidden treasures, unravel secrets, and marvel at the unique landmarks that make this city so special. Whether you're a local or a traveler, our scavenger hunt promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. So grab your tickets now and get ready for an adventure like no other in the San Mateo, California scavenger hunt!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of San Mateo.

Some of what you'll see: The Little Fellows, Central Park Sundial, Library Hall Lane

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How It Works: The Hunt for History in San Mateo

Explore San Mateo 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: 111 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.28 Mi (2.07 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2366
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2116

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In San Mateo

See our amazing reviews of our San Mateo scavenger hunt walking tour!

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We loved this scavenger hunt walking tour! It combined fun puzzles with historical insights about places like Library Hall Lane.

Matthew C.

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This is one of the best things to do in San Mateo! The scavenger hunt app made it easy to navigate all these cool sites.

Olivia L.

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This walking tour of Uptown was delightful! Each stop, especially Quick Silver, offered such rich history and charm.

Daniel H.

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We had an incredible time with this Uptown scavenger hunt. It made our day out so much more exciting as we explored together.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around San Mateo. The Central Park sundial is definitely a must-see!

James G.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun way to experience San Mateo. I loved uncovering hidden gems like the dog sculpture along the way.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Uptown was amazing. The historic spots like Saint Matthew and the mural made this scavenger hunt truly memorable.

David B.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity in San Mateo. Walking through Central Park and seeing the sundial was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Uptown. We loved discovering the history around Quick Silver and the beautiful mural on Library Hall Lane.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the San Mateo scavenger hunt with my family. The dog sculpture and Central Park sundial were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in San Mateo. It made exploring Uptown so much easier and more enjoyable!

Ryan L.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was an adventure! Exploring places like the Dog Sculpture kept me engaged and excited throughout.

Megan C.

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This walking tour of Uptown was such a fun thing to do in San Mateo. I loved solving puzzles while soaking up all that history.

James H.

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We had a great time on our Uptown scavenger hunt. Each stop, especially the Central Park Sundial, offered something unique and interesting.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see San Mateo's points of interest. The scavenger hunt made learning about history super engaging!

Chris G.

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San Mateo is full of hidden gems. This scavenger hunt led us to awesome spots like the Little Fellows mural that we would have missed otherwise.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Uptown neighborhood was amazing. The historic sites like Saint Matthew and the Dog Sculpture made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

David B.

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This scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Uptown. Walking through Central Park and seeing the sculptures was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Uptown. We enjoyed discovering the Little Fellows mural and Leon Giraffe Sculpture while strolling hand in hand.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the San Mateo scavenger hunt with my family. The Central Park Sundial and Dog Sculpture were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Uptown. It guided us through historical spots effortlessly!

Ryan T.

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If you're looking for things to do in San Mateo, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! Great way to spend an afternoon.

Megan W.

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This walking tour of Uptown was incredible! I enjoyed every moment as we uncovered hidden gems like Quick Silver and more.

Chris L.

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We had an amazing time on this Uptown scavenger hunt! Each stop offered something new and exciting, especially the murals!

Laura H.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest in San Mateo. The quick stops at each site made it easy to appreciate everything.

Daniel M.

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The San Mateo scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do. I loved learning about local history while wandering through the area.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Uptown neighborhood was such a treat. The historic spots like the Dog Sculpture made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

David B.

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This scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity around Uptown. Walking from Saint Matthew to the sundial was so enjoyable.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Uptown. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the Library Hall Lane mural and Quick Silver.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the San Mateo scavenger hunt with my family. The Dog Sculpture and Central Park Sundial were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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I really enjoyed using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Uptown. It made exploring so engaging and memorable!

James W.

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So much fun doing this scavenger hunt! It was a perfect thing to do in San Mateo, exploring art and history along the way.

Olivia H.

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The San Mateo scavenger hunt was such a fun walking tour of Uptown! Each location brought something new and interesting to discover.

Chris M.

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This was an exciting scavenger hunt in Uptown. I loved solving puzzles while walking past beautiful murals and historic buildings.

Laura D.

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A great way for tourists to experience San Mateo's history. The scavenger hunt led us to unique places we wouldn't have found on our own.

Daniel M.

5 star reviews

San Mateo is such a charming place to explore. This scavenger hunt made it easy to see all the cool spots like Leon Giraffe Sculpture.

Jessica G.

5 star reviews

Exploring the Uptown neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Quick Silver and the sundial revealed hidden gems of history.

David B.

5 star reviews

This San Mateo scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking through the park and seeing Saint Matthew was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Uptown. We loved wandering around and discovering the Little Fellows mural while enjoying each other's company.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the San Mateo scavenger hunt with my family. The Central Park Sundial and Leon Giraffe Sculpture were highlights.

Emily J.

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The Hunt for History in San Mateo 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: Central Park Sundial, The Little Fellows, Library Hall Lane. 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 Mateo 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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