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Turn downtown Santa Cruz into a two-hour game of clues, photos, and local curiosity. This remote-hosted scavenger hunt mixes coastal views, street puzzles, and cultural oddities for a lively urban adventure.
Turn downtown Santa Cruz into a two-hour game of clues, photos, and local curiosity. This remote-hosted scavenger hunt mixes coastal views, street puzzles, and cultural oddities for a lively urban adventure.
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Operated by Alley Kat Adventures · Santa Cruz, California
A gull cries above the boardwalk as your group gathers at a local favorite meeting point — a public plaza shaded by Monterey pines with the ocean a brisk breath away. The game’s remote host slides a digital dossier onto your phone and the hunt begins: a mix of street-smart puzzles, photo challenges, and detours into alleys, cafés, and seaside viewpoints.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves up to a few miles of walking with intermittent stops and short stair sections.
Yes — you must provide a working domestic phone number or arrange WhatsApp/email in advance so the remote host can run the hunt.
Yes — routes are designed to be suitable for families and dogs, though dogs must be leashed in public areas.
Basic smartphone skills are needed for texting and photos; hosts can assist, but at least one person should be comfortable with messaging apps and GPS.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; otherwise standard policies apply.
Santa Cruz grew from a Mission-era settlement to a 19th-century rail and seaside resort town; surf culture and fisheries shaped its modern identity.
Respect coastal habitat by staying on marked paths and avoiding tidepool disturbance; local groups focus on beach cleanup and erosion control.
Alley Kat Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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