It’s no wonder that a city as diverse, innovative, and culturally rich as San Diego would be home to so many celebrated cuisines, stories, and opportunities for adventure. Whether you just arrived in San Diego or completed a tour around Balboa Park and Seaport Village, the adventure doesn’t have to come to a close. In our San Diego Scavenger Hunt and Restaurant Hop, you’ll work up an appetite as you work through clues and challenges designed to introduce you to the distinctive neighborhoods of America’s Finest City. With the city as your playground, gather with friends and family to crack codes, explore downtown splendors, uncover history, and track down your next delicious destination.

About our scavenger hunts

There’s nothing like arriving at a fantastic dining destination. But in a city so full of sights and stories like San Diego, half the fun is getting there. A San Diego scavenger hunt turns the city into a puzzle to solve with fun things along the way, immersing you in the history and hidden stories that make the city so unique. Of course, every good mystery deserves a satisfying conclusion. Our urban adventure quest leads you to two fine local restaurants, with a final stop for dessert. Along the way, you’ll have fun and strengthen bonds with friends and colleagues as you team up to sleuth, solve, and savor. 

• Hop around town – We offer scavenger tours San Diego loves for their flexibility. Plan a downtown scavenger hunt near the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego, soak up the local history and Old Town charms, or do a beachside hop in La Jolla. Complete challenges along the way and take loads of scavenger hunt photos to capture the memorable experience. With hunts specially tailored for specific neighborhoods of the city, you can plan an event as conveniently as it is compelling. 

• Build lasting bonds – The Scavenger Hunt and Restaurant Hop is a dynamic, team building activity that naturally encourages everyone to work together—and reap the (delicious) rewards. You won’t just get to know San Diego. You’ll also get to know each other, forming memories that you’ll share for a lifetime.

• Stay engaged – Our Scavenger Hunt and Restaurant Hop Tour is designed to keep you guessing. You’ll work your way through San Diego-related trivia questions, puzzles, historical descriptions, and fabulous photo ops while the next clue waits to give you something new to chew on. 

• See San Diego like never before – As you work your way along the trail of clues, you and your team members become your own tour guides. You will get  to know the city by finding its hidden gems and stories in a direct and interactive way. 

• Tap the experts for assistance – Beyond your team of 10 to 15 members, you’ll lean on one of our So Diego Representatives for support throughout your urban adventure quest. We’ll tally the scores and take care of the dinner bill—you focus on the clues.

• Taste victory – When you solve each set of clues and complete your challenges, your team will find yourselves at a fantastic neighborhood restaurant where you’ll fuel up for the next round of puzzles with a full meal and two alcoholic drinks. 

You’ll cover an area of several blocks on foot as you follow your first set of clues. Then you’ll meet the other teams at the first restaurant to eat and rest before you head out on your second mission. The second set of clues will take you over several more blocks on foot to conclude at the second restaurant stop.

Scavenger hunts can also be birthday party hunts, and can be booked for private groups of 10 or more guests. They’re anything but ordinary, and for a more elevated experience, we can sprinkle some unique team building offerings tailored just for you! Contact us to discuss.