Self-guided Tours & Rentals in California

Get a different perspective on Los Angeles during this 5-hour Amazing Race-style interactive scavenger hunt with a small group. Compete against other teams in a race to see who can solve all the clues and visit all the correct locations first. Choose from two convenient starting points in either Santa Monica or Hollywood each with unique stops and puzzles to solve. This L.A. scavenger hunt is perfect for single travelers or groups, and also includes snacks and beverages, a tour escort and transport during the race.

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 3-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Travel around California's central coast in a GPS-guided Sea Car on this 3-hour tour. Go for a spin in a self-drive 2-seater convertible that not only navigates itself, but talks to you along the way. Cruise through areas of Monterey and Pacific Grove as you hear fun facts about major landmarks, and see well-known spots such as Cannery Row, Lake El Estero, and Asilomar State Beach.

Learn about San Diego while joining your friends or family for a scavenger hunt on this 2.5-hour self-guided game in Balboa Park. Combine the fun of the Amazing Race with the information of a 3-hour walking tour as your team uses your own smart phones to play the scavenger hunt. Solve the clues and complete challenges as you make your way among well-known and hidden parts of Balboa Park during the scavenger hunt - an ideal choice for families, friends, or work colleagues visiting San Diego.

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 4-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Visit the former prison cells of Alcatraz Island and then motor through San Francisco streets in your very own GPS-guided GoCar. This combo experience includes a ferry ride across the bay for an award-winning audio tour of the notorious penitentiary. You'll also receive a fabulous lunch from Get Fresh SF where you'll have your choice of a sandwich, wrap, or Asian bowl. On the same day or another day, take a 2-hour drive in your private GoCar, preloaded with more than 50 must-see attractions and landmarks including the Presidio, Crissy Field, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park and Lombard Street "” the crookedest street in the world!

Drive through the streets of Monterey and Pacific Grove in a Sea Car, a 2-seat vehicle with GPS-enabled tour narrative. Skip renting a car and make your own way around Fisherman's Wharf, Lover's Point, and Cannery Row.

Puzzle your way through the heart of Sacramento on a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure for groups of 2-5 people. Follow a series of clues on your smart phone, then take on fun challenges that weave local history into the sights along your 2-mile course. Enjoy scenic views from the riverfront and explore the historic storefronts of Old Town while racking up points, see how you compare with teams that have already completed the scavenger hunt, and experience Sacramento as part of a unique, self-guided adventure.

Despite its many hills, San Francisco is a fun city to explore by bike, and this 24-hour bicycle rental allows you to see it at your own pace on a self-guided tour. Pick up your bike at a convenient Fishermans Wharf location, then go where you like, perhaps riding through the city and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon. Your rental includes maps and use of equipment such as helmet and lock.

Make San Diego your personal game board with a 3-hour smartphone scavenger hunt that leads you through the city's scenic waterfront, historic sites and atmospheric downtown neighborhoods. Form a team of 2-5 people, then trace a 2.5-mile route through the heart of the city, on foot and using public transit. Solve a series of exciting puzzles and challenges, compare your scores to other teams, and enjoy the freedom to explore San Diego at your own pace, with plenty of time to eat, drink and sightsee. 

Discover San Francisco behind the wheel of a classic Volkswagen Bug on this 5-hour tour. Follow your onboard GPS to 40 pre-loaded destinations like Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf and Haight-Ashbury. Use the included high-definition video camera to capture your top-down drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then remove it to take photos of you and your party in front of the Painted Ladies. Leave this tour with a flash drive full of memories of the City by the Bay.

Ride a GoCar all over San Francisco as it navigates for you and provides a guided tour. Take as long as you like to explore the city with a storytelling car as your guide - what Time Magazine has called "one of the coolest inventions of the year." Let this tiny car show you what the city is all about, learn about its history and visit sites like the Presidio, Coit Tower, Chinatown and Lombard Street. Pick up your car at one of two convenient locations: Union Square or Beach Street near Fisherman's Wharf.

Enjoy an independent sightseeing tour by Sea Car to discover Monterey Bay and the Central Coast at your own pace. Aboard a 2-seater, GPS-guided convertible that navigates itself, you can cruise along the Pacific shoreline or through town. Listen to recorded commentary about attractions like Monterey's historical center, and admire views of the ocean. The scooter car tells you where to drive, from Cannery Row and more.

So many adventures to have in San Francisco with so few funds. If the pocketbook is feeling a touch light then consider these invigorating smartphone-guided scavenger hunts. The three-hour events force adventurers to solve clues and navigate the city streets; plus all the SF scenery you can absorb during the journey. Pricing is per individual but teams must book together to be in same adventure.