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San Francisco Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

San Francisco Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Scavenger Hunt Adventure

If your pocketbook is feeling tight, consider exploring with this smartphone-guided scavenger hunt. The activity combines an "Amazing Race" challenge with a city walking tour: You solve clues and navigate the city streets while visiting top attractions such as Ghirardelli Square and Fisheman's Wharf. Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together to participate in the same adventure.

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Scavenger Hunt Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity

Explore the vibrant streets of San Francisco on a captivating scavenger hunt that blends fun with discovery. As you wander through iconic spots like Fisherman’s Wharf and Coit Tower, you’ll answer intriguing questions and uncover fascinating stories from the California Gold Rush to the city's culinary treasures. This interactive adventure allows you to set your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or a unique date. Capture memories with plenty of photo opportunities while engaging in a delightful mix of sightseeing and puzzle-solving.

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity

Rockin Redwood City Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Rockin Redwood City Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Outdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - SOMA/Embarcadero

One part scavenger hunt, one part escape room, and one part urban crawl. Can you escape your city? Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover your city with an experience you will never forget! Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Outdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - SOMA/Embarcadero

San Francisco Golden Gate Park Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity

Explore the rich history of Golden Gate Park on an interactive scavenger hunt that combines fun, learning, and adventure. This unique experience allows you to uncover the park's fascinating transformation from barren sand dunes to a vibrant oasis. Visit iconic sites such as the Conservatory of Flowers and the Spreckels Temple of Music while solving riddles and answering trivia. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this app-led tour lets you set your own pace, making it an ideal way to enjoy San Francisco's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

San Francisco Golden Gate Park Adventure Scavenger Hunt Activity

3Quest Challenge Scavenger Hunts - San Mateo, CA

3Quest Challenge is an interactive scavenger hunt that allows you to explore your city to complete 3 quests using our scavenger hunt app on your smartphone. You'll be given an app to download and a suggested starting location. Upon arrival of your starting location, you'll be given 2 hours to complete your 3 quests. You'll have a designated amount of time to complete each quest. Each quest consists of challenges to complete, as well as fun items to discover around the city. The objective of 3Quest Challenge is to have fun and try to complete all 3 quests before time runs out. You can form teams, compete against your friends, or spend time together with family and friends. Oh, and remember, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide who will be texting you along the way in case you need anything.

3Quest Challenge Scavenger Hunts - San Mateo, CA

2 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco Embarcadero Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

San Francisco Embarcadero Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

San Francisco Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Beat poets, a copper-green flatiron and the city's most famous spire — San Francisco's District 3 is one clue away. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through San Francisco on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Browse the legacy of City Lights Booksellers, cradle of the Beat Generation • Crane your neck at the Transamerica Pyramid, the skyline's unmistakable spire • Sleuth around Cafe Zoetrope in Francis Ford Coppola's Sentinel Building Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. North Beach stories, downtown views, one scoreboard.

San Francisco Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

San Francisco Financial District Self-Facilitated Scavenger Hunt

San Francisco Financial District Self-Facilitated Scavenger Hunt

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Francisco Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk

A body has been found in San Francisco. Step into the role of detective and crack the case on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring San Francisco's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

San Francisco Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Half Moon Bay Hustle Scavenger Hunt

Explore scenic Half Moon Bay by car during this fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Get support from a live remote guide as you explore both indoor and outdoor clues and challenges. Discover hidden landmarks along the way as you interact with locals and uncover off-the-beaten-track locations. Participants are featured on an online international leaderboard. A pedestrian-only version of the scavenger hunt is available on request.

Half Moon Bay Hustle Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum

Go beyond the movies and gain a deeper understanding of the man behind some of the world’s most beloved animated characters at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Located in San Francisco’s historic Presidio, the museum brings Walt Disney’s life and creative legacy into focus through early cartoons, films, personal stories, and recordings in his own voice. Before you leave, take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay from the museum’s glass-walled galleries.

The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in San Francisco by Crazy Dash

Walk around San Francisco while completing the Crazy Dash scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our most relaxed scavenger hunt. Come spend your afternoon with us in San Francisco!

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in San Francisco by Crazy Dash

2 hoursFree Cancellation

San Francisco Love Tour

Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

San Francisco Love Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Self-Guided Presidio History Treasure Hunt

Self-Guided Presidio History Treasure Hunt

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Golden Gate Park Self-Facilitated Treasure Hunt

Golden Gate Park Self-Facilitated Treasure Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Golden Gate Park Treasure Hunt Adventure

Explore the iconic Golden Gate Park in a unique treasure hunt designed for your group to see the best of the beautiful Park! Teams will navigate through hidden gems of the park, solving clues that reveal fascinating historical and cultural insights. With the added excitement of an Augmented Reality app, participants can enjoy a modern twist on traditional scavenger hunts, enhancing the fun with interactive clues and information. Gather your team for an engaging outdoor adventure that creates lasting memories.

Golden Gate Park Treasure Hunt Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Epic Scavenger Hunt in San Francisco by Operation City Quest

Epic Scavenger Hunt in San Francisco by Operation City Quest

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Outdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - Castro

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Castro. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Outdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - Castro

Awesome Audio Tour : San Francisco Golden Gate Adventure

Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Awesome Audio Tour : San Francisco Golden Gate Adventure

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Amazing Art walk: Haight-Ashbury Hippie Hunt

Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Amazing Art walk: Haight-Ashbury Hippie Hunt

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Lucky Tuk Tuk Night Tour at the Palace of Fine Arts

Private San Francisco Sunset or Night Tour Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Golden Gate Bridge view from Fort Point at sunrise, San Francisco

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The Golden Gate Bridge over the San Francisco Bay seen from above.

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Alcatraz prison facilities in San Francisco, USA

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