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Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt 3 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 3 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore Santa Barbara’s landmarks and hidden corners, solving clues and completing team challenges on a three-hour scavenger hunt.
About this tour
Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board on a three-hour scavenger hunt that blends the excitement of a race with a city walking tour. Guided by clues on your smartphone, your team will explore familiar landmarks and lesser-known corners while taking on challenges and learning about local history.
Meet outside the Santa Barbara Visitor Center, then set off together to solve clues and discover the city at your own pace. The experience is designed for teams of 2 to 5, and everyone in your group must book together to join the same adventure. Bring a smartphone with a US cellular data plan and use the instructions on your voucher to activate the tour. It runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions; a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.
Gather your team and see Santa Barbara from a playful new perspective on this interactive Santa Barbara scavenger hunt.
Highlights
- Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board
- Solve clues and complete challenges as a team
- Explore well-known sights and overlooked local gems
- Learn about the city’s history along the way
What's included
Included
- One scavenger hunt tour for a team of 2–5 people
Not included
- Smartphone
- Cellular data service
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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3.75 / 5 · 4 reviews
Important information
- At least 2 people are required per booking, with a maximum of 5
- Teams must book together to join the same adventure
- A smartphone and US cellular data service plan are required
- Follow the voucher directions to activate the tour
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- Meet outside the Santa Barbara Visitor Center
- The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
Frequently asked questions
How long is the scavenger hunt?
The adventure lasts 180 minutes.
How many people can join a team?
Each booking requires at least 2 people and can include up to 5.
What do I need to take part?
Bring a smartphone with a US cellular data service plan. Follow the directions on your voucher to activate the tour.
Where does the tour start?
Meet outside the Santa Barbara Visitor Center.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
The adventure operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.75 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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