THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Turn Costa Mesa into a one-hour, app-driven survival course where quick strategy and city smarts beat brute force. Explore murals, retail districts, and parks while competing for the top score in this fast-paced scavenger hunt.
Turn Costa Mesa into a one-hour, app-driven survival course where quick strategy and city smarts beat brute force. Explore murals, retail districts, and parks while competing for the top score in this fast-paced scavenger hunt.
The sun slides low over Costa Mesa and a squad of friends huddles around a phone, maps and strategy forming in quick, practical bursts. Sidewalks become corridors of decision; public art and storefront windows suddenly hide the next life-saving item. The game narrows the city to a network of small objectives—find, photograph, perform—each one a tactical choice in a one-hour sprint.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Costa Mesa, California
The sun slides low over Costa Mesa and a squad of friends huddles around a phone, maps and strategy forming in quick, practical bursts. Sidewalks become corridors of decision; public art and storefront windows suddenly hide the next life-saving item. The game narrows the city to a network of small objectives—find, photograph, perform—each one a tactical choice in a one-hour sprint.
Costa Mesa grew from ranchland and citrus groves into a mid-century suburban hub and creative district, so players pass a mix of old commercial blocks, community parks, and the adaptive retail pockets of The LAB and The CAMP. The geology is flat and walkable—coastal plain with pockets of landscaped hills and salt-influenced soils—so navigation rewards speed and local knowledge more than brute endurance.
Culturally the tour taps the city’s playful side: public murals, quirky shops and performing-arts energy at nearby venues. Expect a mostly pedestrian route with occasional street crossings and parking-front storefronts that can be used to score items or complete themed challenges.
Practical guidance: bring a charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, and a plan—divide tasks by item type and location to maximize points. Use off-peak hours to avoid crowds and watch for private property signs; the app is interactive and a remote host can answer questions during play. Hydrate, move smartly, and remember the goal is quick, strategic exploration of Costa Mesa’s streets—not an off-trail wilderness run. In one hour you’ll get to know the city’s neighborhoods with a competitive twist and a clear route back to wherever the post-game bragging begins.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable walking 1–3 miles in urban settings.
No—this is a casual, app-guided game designed for first-timers and veteran players alike.
Yes—infants and small children can use strollers; choose routes and challenges appropriate for your group’s pace.
Contact the provided support number in your booking confirmation; a remote host will assist with setup.
You can find items in any order—strategic routing and task division improve your point total.
Costa Mesa transformed from 19th-century ranch and citrus land into a mid-century suburban and arts-oriented city, shaping its mix of commercial strips and creative districts.
Stick to sidewalks and marked public areas to protect rehabilitated open spaces; minimize litter and leave challenges as you found them.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun slides low over Costa Mesa and a squad of friends huddles around a phone, maps and strategy forming in quick, practical bursts. Sidewalks become corridors of decision; public art and storefront windows suddenly hide the next life-saving item. The game narrows the city to a network of small objectives—find, photograph, perform—each one a tactical choice in a one-hour sprint.
The sun slides low over Costa Mesa and a squad of friends huddles around a phone, maps and strategy forming in quick, practical bursts. Sidewalks become corridors of decision; public art and storefront windows suddenly hide the next life-saving item. The game narrows the city to a network of small objectives—find, photograph, perform—each one a tactical choice in a one-hour sprint.
Costa Mesa grew from ranchland and citrus groves into a mid-century suburban hub and creative district, so players pass a mix of old commercial blocks, community parks, and the adaptive retail pockets of The LAB and The CAMP. The geology is flat and walkable—coastal plain with pockets of landscaped hills and salt-influenced soils—so navigation rewards speed and local knowledge more than brute endurance.
Culturally the tour taps the city’s playful side: public murals, quirky shops and performing-arts energy at nearby venues. Expect a mostly pedestrian route with occasional street crossings and parking-front storefronts that can be used to score items or complete themed challenges.
Practical guidance: bring a charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, and a plan—divide tasks by item type and location to maximize points. Use off-peak hours to avoid crowds and watch for private property signs; the app is interactive and a remote host can answer questions during play. Hydrate, move smartly, and remember the goal is quick, strategic exploration of Costa Mesa’s streets—not an off-trail wilderness run. In one hour you’ll get to know the city’s neighborhoods with a competitive twist and a clear route back to wherever the post-game bragging begins.