Secrets of
San Diego

Self-Guided Secrets of Old Town San Diego Exploration Game

Experience San Diego’s Sun and Sand! Dive into a city that’s brimming with picturesque coastlines, historic naval history, and vibrant culture. Traverse its sunny streets, explore secret naval bases, and delve into its rich Mexican heritage, San Diego is a coastal jewel waiting to be discovered!

About Secrets of San Diego

“Secrets of San Diego” is a self-guided, GPS-based City Game, an innovative exploration game that takes place in the city center of San Diego. Players will leverage the power of their smartphones to uncover hidden gems around the city while engaging in enigmatic puzzles, riddles and photo challenges. As they navigate through this brilliant city, they will learn about San Diego’s intricate history, unique culture, and alluring details often overlooked. This game is perfectly suited for both local residents and visitors looking for a distinctive way to experience San Diego’s charm. The game embraces everyone, from solo explorers, couples seeking a fun-filled date, families wanting a unique shared experience, to groups of friends craving a dash of adventure within the city.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at San Diego, CA, United States of America

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, use the Loquiz app

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

The Secrets of San Diego City Game is an engaging blend of sightseeing, immersive story, and interactive challenges. As players traverse both iconic and lesser-known spots of San Diego, they’re introduced to a captivating narrative, unique characters, and intriguing scripts, not to mention the sensational San Diego scenery. The game itinerary includes sand-swept sights like the inviting waters of Coronado Beach, the sun-baked architecture of Balboa Park, and the colourful urban buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter.

As you play, solve puzzles and riddles, and answer questions to unlock each exciting chapter of your very own San Diego adventure. In addition, players may partake in creative photography challenges that truly enliven the spirit of exploration. Each challenge tackled successfully contributes to an accumulated point score, permitting you to unlock crucial hints and progressing you toward the final mystery of the game, all while maintaining the city’s mysteries hidden. Moreover, the game can be paused at any moment and resumed whenever you please, providing a flexible and delightful gaming experience. Moreover, for those with a competitive edge, you or your team can aim to climb up the San Diego City Game leaderboard, adding an even more thrilling dimension to your exploration game.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover San Diego in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing San Diego with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about San Diego
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: English
  • Start location: San Diego, CA, United States of America

How to play

Book the Exploration Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Exploration Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of San Diego experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through San Diego: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

Per group

€ 25,95

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  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
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Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at San Diego, CA, United States of America, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

San Diego, CA, United States of America

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of San Diego takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore San Diego at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at San Diego, CA, United States of America. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of San Diego! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of San Diego ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of San Diego is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of San Diego a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of San Diego is available in English. You can select your preferred language during booking the game.

This makes the City Exploire Game an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups!

To play Secrets of San Diego, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring San Diego.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover San Diego at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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