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San Diego Outdoor Escape Room Game (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Unravel a captivating music mystery woven through the streets of San Diego with the 'Echoes of Missing Melodies' outdoor escape game. This self-guided experience transforms the city into an interactive escape room, where each venue and hidden detail reveals the city's rich musical history. Using an offline web app, participants solve puzzles and uncover virtual clues tied to iconic locations, piecing together a decades-old secret. Immerse yourself in this unique adventure as you explore the true story combined with the city's musical landmarks. With our innovative outdoor escape games your surroundings become the game. Guided by your phone, your team explores real landmarks, uncovering virtual clues and solving puzzles that connect directly to the world around you. It’s part treasure hunt, part walking tour, and part mystery thriller. An immersive experience where history, legend, and imagination collide right in the streets beneath your feet.

from$49.95

Old Town San Diego Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided Adventure (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Old Town San Diego itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Calhoun Street, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Congress Street, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

from$22.65

Explore El Cajon with a Fun Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Zombie Scavengers in El Cajon challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in El Cajon today!

from$20

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Escondido by Zombie Scavengers (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Escondido to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Escondido?

from$20

Balboa Park Private Photography Session in San Diego California (opens in a new tab)

1 h

There's no better way to remember your visit to sunny San Diego than with a private photography session at Balboa Park! Choose between a customized route through the park's top sights or a relaxed, candid stroll along its main boardwalk. With our private session, you'll explore Balboa Park's rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful gardens—capturing memories that are a must-see during your San Diego visit.

from$220

San Diego Haunted Scavenger Hunt Adventure (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Unravel the spooky secrets of Old Town San Diego with this interactive scavenger hunt that blends thrilling exploration with historical lore. Navigate through haunted sites like the Cosmopolitan Hotel, where spectral stories linger, and the Whaley House, echoing with the tales of 'Yankee Jim'. As you piece together clues, uncover the chilling past of Pioneer Park, where the living tread lightly over the resting places of the departed. Perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a unique outing, this adventure allows you to explore at your own pace while enjoying a day filled with eerie excitement.

from$49.99

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Old Town San Diego (opens in a new tab)

5 4 h

An outdoor daytime activity designed to be engaging and entertaining for adults! Explore historic Old Town San Diego & collaborate with your team to solve logic-based clues to reveal the murderer. Not a gimmicky phone app guided tour, this is a hosted event. You’ll compete against other teams scattered throughout the area, each leading their own separate investigation. The team that reveals the murderer, needing the least help from headquarters, and is the fastest wins! Great fun for both locals and tourists.

from$39.99

1-Day Joshua Tree National Park Private Adventure from San Diego (opens in a new tab)

13 h – 15 h

Join us for an unforgettable private day trip from San Diego where we will pick you up from the hotel or the airport to explore the stunning Joshua Tree National Park, designed for a small group of up to 5 people to ensure a personalized experience. This adventure is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking to experience the breathtaking beauty of the desert in a relaxed, intimate setting.

from$1,299

San Diego Beaches and Bays Helicopter Tour (opens in a new tab)

40 min

Experience the stunning coastal beauty of San Diego from above on the Beaches and Bays Helicopter Tour. This exhilarating 30-minute journey provides breathtaking aerial views of iconic spots including Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla Cove, and Sea World. Glide over the sparkling waters and marvel at the playful dolphins and vibrant beachgoers below. Enjoy insider knowledge from your skilled pilot while capturing unforgettable moments of San Diego's picturesque landscapes. - 30-minute private helicopter tour of San Diego's beaches and bays - Key sights include Solana Beach, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and Sea World - Expert pilot provides engaging commentary throughout the flight - Ideal for families, couples, and adventure seekers looking for a unique experience

from$248

San Diego Sleeper Cell Team Adventure Spy Quest (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: 2.5 hours, 4 stops, one spy story across Balboa Park. Bring friends, or come solo and get teamed up every Sunday at 3pm. Your cover? Sightseeing. Your secret objective? Mischief. Self-guided on your phone. No tour guide, no actors. Just you and your team across four outdoor locations. Your team figures it out: who spots details, who cracks codes, who'll look ridiculous for the team photos. That's how inside jokes happen instead of photos of a tour guide's back. At each stop, your team gets missions to complete together. Puzzles to solve, photo challenges, a potential double agent to uncover and some that require you to actually get to know each other. Your phone reveals each new outdoor location. You'll explore Balboa Park's museum district, about 1km of walking on flat paved paths. Sunday at 3pm, solo travelers and small groups are grouped together into teams of 2 to 8. All other times are private to your booking only.

from$25

Hidden Nature Walks in the City Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

San Diego County is the most bio-diverse county in the United States. After you do our magnificent walks, you will understand and appreciate so much about our variety of nature here, in the southwest-most corner of the United States. Enjoy San Diego’s nature without a big crowd of people on a private excursion of mini hikes led by award-winning tour guide Julie Kremen. You will be walking for a total of approximately 2 hours, but each walk will be in a very different setting, so you will experience a lot of natural variety. The type of scenery and landscapes you will experience is what makes San Diego unique from other places. You will enjoy three very different mini nature hikes (from 15-40 minutes) in outstanding natural settings. Each one is in a hidden, off-the-beaten path place right in the middle of our urban city! Note: This 3 hour private tour is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or to discuss how to change to suit your needs.

from$495

San Diego Lobster Hoop Netting Charter up to 6 People (opens in a new tab)

3 h

This is the most fun you will ever have catching lobsters. Hang out on the boat and pull up traps full of lobsters. Each guest can catch up to 7 lobsters of legal size. We also experience something different and super cool on every trip. This is a private charter, and you can have up to 6 people.

from$600

Private Aerial Yoga and Fitness Group Experiences (opens in a new tab)

2 h

This is more than an aerial class. It’s a one of a kind San Diego wellness experience created just for you. On our beautiful outdoor aerial deck, you’ll stretch, strengthen, play, laugh and take flight with an experience customized to your comfort level. No experience is needed, and every movement offers variations so everyone can feel safe and successful. Enjoy enhanced water and samples of locally made wellness tonics, then finish cocooned in your hammock, gently floating as you completely relax. From your first sip to your final float, every detail is designed to leave you feeling connected, accomplished and amazing.

from$150

San Diego Scavenger Hunt Interactive Game (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Unleash your adventurous spirit with It's a Scavenger Hunt.™ where creativity meets competition. This unique scavenger hunt invites teams to explore their surroundings using riddle-like clues to discover a variety of items. As you race against the clock, teamwork and strategy will be key to securing your spot in the Hall of Fame. Each item found is appraised, adding to the excitement of the timed challenge. This game can be played anytime, anywhere in the world, making it perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for fun. Let the hunt begin.

from$19.95

San Diego Off-Road Jeep Adventure: Private Full Day Trip (opens in a new tab)

7 h

Explore the rugged beauty of San Diego on a full-day off-road adventure in a private Jeep. With a personal guide leading the way, navigate through scenic coastal drives, breathtaking mountain trails, and the stark beauty of desert landscapes. Tailored to your group's interests and pace, this experience accommodates up to five people, ensuring a unique and unforgettable journey through some of California's most stunning terrains. Prepare for an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary and immerses you in the natural splendor of San Diego’s diverse landscapes.

from$1,200

Group Coastal Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla and Pacific Beach (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Take in the sunshine, sand and surf from your saddle as you cruise along the Pacific with one of your local expert guides. See why La Jolla truly is the "Jewel" of the sea and experience our local marine life including protected reefs, California Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. Check out the "Locals" surf spots, hidden beaches and other historical sites along this 2 hour unforgettable ride.

from$89

3 Day Adult Surf Retreat in San Diego (opens in a new tab)

3 days

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The adult surf retreat will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!

from$412

Sailing Charter Sightseeing Cruise on San Diego Bay up to 6 Guests (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

A Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend the day sightseeing in beautiful San Diego. Pacifica Sailing Charters offers several different types of sailing charters and boat tours. Sail San Diego with us. Our sailing charters and boat tours take you on an exciting tour of San Diego Bay. Book a sailing boat charter and stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, Choose from several types of yacht charters, catamaran cruises, sailboats, and powered luxury yachts. A sailing boat tour on San Diego Bay with Pacifica Sailing Charters is the perfect sailing experience for you and your guests. . With over 20 years of boating on San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor, our boat charters and sailing boat tours are rated #1 on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor...

from$800

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