
Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica worth booking?
Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica is a 2-hour experience in Santa Monica, United States, from $75 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 20 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (20)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $75 per person
An immersive clue-solving adventure around Santa Monica. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
What you get
About this experience
An immersive clue-solving adventure around Santa Monica. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
What's included
Included
- Scannable QR codes to get hints, input solutions, follow the storyline & more!
- Discover hidden gems and iconic sites
- 1 game box with puzzles, clues, a lockbox and more!
- 2-3 hour adventure around Santa Monica
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santa Monica
Go to the 3rd Street Promenade and scan the QR code on the kit to start your self-guided adventure! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Go to the 3rd Street Promenade and scan the QR code on the kit to start your self-guided adventure! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Escapely
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bday Fun in Sun with a Twist!
I'm a summer baby and love being by the beach or on the beach for my birthday. I also love hanging with friends and doing something different. This hit all of my birthday requirements. It was a lot of fun. The difficulty level was relatively high. But damn I have smart friends! I think we only had to use a hint one or two times. We were more puzzled on how they were able to incorporate the real world items like the little statue with the books and web address on it. IYKYK. Impressive! I highly recommend. The recommended parking and meeting place was spot on. Sidenote: It was extra crowded as Santa Monica is in the summer and on a Saturday so it took us a bit longer than anticipated due to navigating crowds. If you need to be done in the recommended game play time I would be cognisant on time of year and day.
via Tripadvisor
Re-discovered our hometown.
We had such a great time as a family working together and solving the clues! We have lived in Santa Monica for over 15 years and yet still discovered so new things! Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Misinformation!!!
Booking is false and gives wrong information. Booked at 5, finalized booking at 5:16, drove 30 minutes, got there at 6, PAID FOR PARKING, walked to address... FINALLY found contact info to call and the lady says they closed at 5, sorry. We shall see how long the refund takes now. Won't get the $10 parking fee back though!!
via Viator
AMAZING! MUST DO EXPERIENCE. 10/10
The Escapely Santa Monica was AWESOME! It was so cool how well they incorporated pieces of the city. It was very walkable and so much fun. We had a blast doing it. No feedback, only kudos because it was great. I will definitely look into doing more of them in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Family fun exploring Santa Monica
It was fun for our family. The option to get hints in stages one by one was a great way to try it on our own and get a little clue without getting the entire answer. It was a fun walking tour of downtown Santa Monica landmarks!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Escapely, who run 52 experiences we rank across 45 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.6.
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Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Monica.
How much does Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica cost?
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Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Monica usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Monica is not rushed.
Is Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Santa Monica, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Monica can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Monica and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Monica within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santa Monica?
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Santa Monica is where most LA coast tours start: beach bike and e-bike rides to Venice, surf lessons, food walks on Third Street and open-top runs up Pacific Coast Highway. On Outty we rank every Santa Monica experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time, Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More, Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?
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March to May and September to November, dodging the June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santa Monica?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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Included: Scannable QR codes to get hints, input solutions, follow the storyline & more!; Discover hidden gems and iconic sites; 1 game box with puzzles, clues, a lockbox and more!; and 2-3 hour adventure around Santa Monica. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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Go to the 3rd Street Promenade and scan the QR code on the kit to start your self-guided adventure! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Santa Monica. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Outdoor Escape Room in LA - Santa Monica?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include good for families. Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
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