San Diego · SCAVENGER HUNTS & ESCAPE GAMES
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Great scavenger hunts & escape games book out fast in San Diego. These are the 12 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock it in before the calendar fills.
Solve puzzles in Gaslamp Quarter with a guided 60-minute escape mission. Choose Prison Break, Special Ops, The Depths, or Gold Rush.
“The theme and props were great. Staff were friendly. There was no AC so we were given neck fans that didn’t work well and we wert all sweating and uncomfortable.”
Race the clock on a 60-minute escape puzzle game at Westfield UTC, San Diego, with six themed missions and a helpful guide.
“It was so much fun! Very fun! And all the workers were so nice ! We escaped!!”
Solve puzzles across Little Italy in San Diego in an outdoor escape-room hunt using a real-world clue trail plus an app.
“Glad our team included 6 adults of varying ages and life experiences to solve the puzzles. Don’t hesitate to use the hints.”
Old Town San Diego trivia hunt app: solve riddles at historic spots like Whaley House, play 4 hours for $21, self-guided.
“What a great way to explore and learn about Old Town San Diego! There were a variety of puzzles. It was well-thought out and a lot of fun! I highly recommend it!”
A self-guided botanist story game through Balboa Park’s gardens and landmarks with 12 puzzles, private group play, and flexible pacing.
“My kids ENJOYED this. They enjoyed the story and solving the puzzles, and reading the map to direct us to the nxt location. This was a fun family activity.”
Escape Game in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter: choose a themed adventure, use unlimited hints, and solve puzzles in 60 minutes with a guide.
“Awesome and amazing rooms, best rooms I’ve been in. But annoying our group had to be matched with other groups. Haven’t seen that before.”
Follow phone clues through San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on a self-guided puzzle walk, visiting landmarks for about 90 minutes at $7.22.
“There was nothing memorable about this game. The directions to the 2nd sight didn’t work. Game over. Very disappointed.”
A 3-hour San Diego harbor walking scavenger hunt using your smartphone, with stops from Waterfront Park to the USS San Diego Memorial.
“Great way to see all the sights at the harbor and city. We did this tour on our last say of the trip and it was a great way to see parts we otherwise would have missed. Definitely recommend going back to little italy after the trip (if you start at 8 like we did) for lunch and a good time”
A self-paced 3-hour smartphone scavenger hunt in San Diego, starting at Waterfront Park and weaving through Little Italy and the waterfront.
“I went with two teenage boys and the tasks were challenging enough to keep them interested. The destination was in a great location for places to eat. Teenagers need food often.”
Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt from Little Italy to USS Midway. About 3 hours and you start when you want.
“Me and my wife loved working together to figure out this scavenger hunt! It brought us close and we were able to get to know the area so well. When locals showed us around we showed THEM new areas!”
Solve Rex King’s 1926 murder in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a self-led phone scavenger hunt, 10 free-marker stops, and a 1-mile walk.
“The start up is confusing. A plackard was missing. And the whole mystery concept was just a deterrent. Each of the “riddles “ were the same type. Needs more originality.”
A self-guided Balboa Park scavenger hunt using your phone to solve clues, hit major stops, and explore at your own pace in 2.5 hours.
“A lot of fun and a great way to get exercise and spend time with the family!! You will not regret the activity.”
