Race through San Diego’s streets with a remote host guiding a two-hour digital scavenger hunt. Solve clues, collect photos, and discover local history from the Gaslamp to Balboa Park — all using your smartphone.
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You step off the curb into a city that smells faintly of kelp and roasted coffee — palm fronds brushing a warm ocean breeze as trolley bells punctuate the day. The San Diego Shuffle hands you a digital quest and a remote host who nudges you toward alleys, plazas and museum steps where clues hide in plain sight.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable walking 2–4 miles on paved city streets and standing intermittently.
Wildlife
History
San Diego’s downtown grew from a 19th-century port and Victorian business district; naval and cultural institutions have shaped its public spaces over the last 150 years.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and marked paths, respect private property and businesses during challenges, and minimize single-use plastics when collecting photos or items.
Reserve your spot on the The San Diego Shuffle Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
The game is hosted remotely and requires GPS, photos, text and data; a dead phone means you’ll miss clues.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved streets, some uneven curbs, and up to a few miles of walking around downtown checkpoints.
Stay hydrated and time your start
Afternoons can warm quickly even in coastal San Diego; start mid-morning and carry a water bottle to stay comfortable.
Have a backup data plan or WhatsApp ready
International numbers may need WhatsApp or email for communication with the remote host—confirm contact details before you begin.
Smartphone with data and GPS
Required to receive clues, send photos, and communicate with the remote host.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone alive through photos, navigation and messaging across the hunt.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved surfaces and short bursts of walking make supportive footwear important.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration matters during warm afternoons and while you’re on the move.