San Diego Arts and Museums Scavenger Hunt: App-Led Adventure

You control the pace and the route through San Diego's best sights

An app-led scavenger hunt in San Diego where you and your group explore landmarks, hidden plaques, statues and art installations at your own pace, answering trivia and tackling puzzles to earn points. Start anytime without a guide or reservation, download the Let's Roam app, and follow the challenges it sends to your phone—each person gets an interactive role with photo tasks and activities. The hunt runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes digital copies of your photos and customer support.

The Experience

You pick the start time and the route. The Let's Roam app guides you through San Diego's sights, sending trivia questions and brain-teasing puzzles that can only be answered by finding clues in person—hidden on plaques, statues, art and landmarks around the city. There's no tour guide waiting, no fixed departure, no group you have to keep pace with. Download the app, redeem your ticket, and go.

Each person on your team gets an interactive role with texted photo challenges and activities designed to earn points. You're competing or collaborating depending on what your group wants—the app keeps score and tracks who nailed the best shots. The challenges push you to look closer at the city and interact with it instead of just passing through. Every photo you take gets saved and sent to you digitally after the hunt ends.

The whole thing runs between 1.5 and 2 hours, though you set the rhythm. If you want to linger at a spot or move faster, the app adapts. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the route is wheelchair accessible. Customer support is available if you get stuck or have questions while you're out.

What’s included

• Let's Roam app access.
• digital copies of your scavenger hunt photos.
• customer support throughout your hunt.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Let's Roam

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to set your own schedule and route instead of following a guide's itinerary—you start when you're ready, move at your speed, and decide how long to spend at each stop. The app keeps the challenges coming without anyone narrating the city for you.

Top questions

Can I start the scavenger hunt whenever I want, or is there a set departure time?

The San Diego scavenger hunt is self-guided and starts whenever you choose—no reservation or fixed time required. Download the app, redeem your ticket, and begin whenever your group is ready.

How long does the scavenger hunt take?

The hunt is designed to run 1.5 to 2 hours, but you control the pace. You can move faster or take your time at each stop depending on how your group wants to play.

What happens if I get stuck on a puzzle or challenge?

Customer support is available to help if you run into trouble or have questions while you're out exploring. Contact them through the app and they'll assist you.

Do I need to know anything about San Diego's landmarks before I start?

No prior knowledge is needed. The app guides you to the landmarks and hidden art installations, and the trivia and puzzles are designed to be solved by exploring what's actually there—you'll discover the answers as you go.

What do I get after the hunt is over?

Digital copies of all the photos your team took during the scavenger hunt are sent to you, so you have a record of the day and the best shots your group captured.

Is this suitable for kids, or is it only for adults?

The scavenger hunt welcomes children from age 5 and up. Younger children can come along in a pram or stroller if needed, and the whole group works together on the challenges.