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Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Activity

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Digital
30 minutes

What Sets Us Apart Our Magic Doubloons Adventure offers a unique "connection-first" approach that transforms ordinary sightseeing into meaningful family memories:

  • 100% Screen-Free Experience: No apps or downloads—just imagination, storytelling, and real-world discovery.

  • Story-Driven Adventure: Children become heroes in an immersive pirate tale, not just tourists checking off landmarks.

  • Expert-Designed Challenges: Activities crafted by education specialists to engage different learning styles while building family bonds.

  • Personalized Attention: Small groups ensure your guide adapts the adventure to your family's specific interests and energy levels.

  • Lasting Memories: Collectible tokens and certificates provide tangible mementos of your shared adventure.

While other families are taking photos and rushing to the next attraction, yours will be actively engaging with each other—creating the quality time that makes travel truly special.

Options

Stearns Wharf Family Adventure

Mission Rose Garden Family Adventure

Stearns Wharf Family Adventure

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What's included in Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Activity

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Magic Doubloons Mini-Adventure: What You'll Experience Join Captain Storm's Problem-Solving Pirates for a quick 30-minute family adventure in Santa Barbara's Mission Rose Garden! Perfect for families with children ages 5-10. Your adventure includes: Meet your pirate guide at the water fountain and hear the tale of the lost Magic Doubloons Receive your adventure map and set off on a mini treasure hunt Complete 3-4 fun challenges around the garden that encourage teamwork and problem-solving Solve the final puzzle to unlock a small treasure chest Each child receives a Magic Doubloon token and pirate certificate as mementos This short but sweet adventure is designed to create meaningful family connections while discovering the beauty of the Mission Rose Garden. The experience is wheelchair/stroller accessible, requires minimal walking, and can be adapted for all ability levels. Perfect for families with limited time who still want a memorable, story-driven experience that goes beyond typical sightseeing!

Inclusions

  • Magic Doubloons - Tokens earned by completing challenges—the perfect treasure to remember the trip
  • Pirate Disguise Kit - Eye patches and bandanas for those who want to look the part!
  • Magic Map - Not your average tourist map! Filled with secret symbols only Problem-Solving Pirates can decode.
  • Treasure Logbook - Your child's personal adventure journal for recording clues, drawings, and discoveries along the way.
  • Pirate-Powered Audio Guide - Our screen-free storyteller brings Captain Storm's world to life! No apps, no screens, just pure imagination.
  • Official Pirate Certificates - Every treasure hunter deserves recognition for their bravery!
  • Challenge Chest - Packed with puzzles, props, and pirate paraphernalia for hands-on adventure moments.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Your Adventure Guide will be waiting for you at the water fountain located at the southern edge of the Mission Rose Garden. Look for our team member wearing a bright neon yellow vest with the Yellow Brick logo.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Lost Doubloons Family Adventure