Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.
Tour Options
Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Turn Santa Barbara into a giant Gameboard with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the fun of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour tour through the best sights of the city.
What's included
Included
One scavenger hunt tour for a team of 2-5 people
Not included
Must have a smart phone with a cellular data service plan. Smart phone not included with tour.
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 5 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Follow directions on voucher to activate tour
Must have a US cellular data service plan
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure take?
Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet outside the Santa Barbara Visitor Center. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(4)
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jabfreeman
July 11, 2026
A disappointing experience
Getting the guide for our walk was a nightmare. The Trip Advisor app gave me error messages. When I finally reached a person to help , I was on the phone for at least 30 minutes. We dis only half of the walk because we ran out of time. Some of the answers to the questions were puzzling. Some were fun.
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Patty_B
July 21, 2022
Great fun!
This was so fun! We had to skip a few, but that’s ok! Only suggestion, if you walk the shuttle route (like covid times), you don’t have to walk all the way up to Sola st, because you pass your next clue on the way and have to come back. Loved it!!
Operator response
Great suggestion for Santa Barbara. Glad you had a great time on the Quest. We just Launched Ventura recently which is close by if you ever want to give that one a try!
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DeeAnna_S
June 20, 2021
Fun way to get familiar with Santa Barbara!!
Seeing beautiful buildings and hidden treasures like sculptures etc. things we never would have noticed.
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Kenneth B
November 2, 2017
One of the reference boards was not...
<p>One of the reference boards was not readable due to poor condition.</p>