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Number of People: 2
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Discover Santa Barbara's serene beauty on a gourmet picnic quest, blending Spanish Colonial charm with coastal and mountain vistas for a unique escape.

🗺️ Dive into a unique, self-guided picnic adventure

📲 Navigate through interactive clues and riddles on your smartphone

🧀 Gather gourmet bites from local artisans and explore hidden treasures

🍴 Savor a picnic lunch at a breathtaking spot, with fun games and conversations

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When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 11:00am

Full description

Escape the urban frenzy and rejuvenate in Santa Barbara, a serene haven amidst wine country and the coastline, offering an ideal retreat for a day or weekend. Revel in the tranquility and beauty of the American Riviera, where the town's Spanish Colonial Heritage architecture, framed by the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean beaches, alongside vibrant bougainvillea, transports you to a whole new world.

Embark on an adventure with specially crafted clues and riddles guiding you to gather exquisite gourmet picnic items. Each solved clue propels you towards your next food collection point, drawing you nearer to an extraordinary picnic spot.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 18+ to participate and 21+ for wine package

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options are available. Vegan or gluten free options are not available.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: We recommend allowing at least 2-3 hours, including enjoying your picnic.
  • What’s included: Pre-paid picnic items to collect along the way to compose a stunning picnic spread, additional treats, drinks, interactive clues and riddles on your smartphone, games and conversation starters, as well as extra indulgences that make it perfect for special occasions!
    • If the wine package is selected you can choose between a bottle of red or white wine.

     

  • Who will be present: This is a self-guided adventure, designed for personal exploration and enjoyment.
  • Specific rules to follow: If wine is selected, participants must be 21 or older with valid ID for proof of age.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: Mystery Picnics can happen rain, hail, or shine. Rescheduling due to rain requires 3 business days’ notice.
  • Arrival: Start times are generally between 11am and 1pm. Solve your first clue before departing to know your starting location.
  • Parking: Parking is limited, plan accordingly.
  • What to wear: Casual attire is suitable. Opt for walking shoes instead of high heels, considering the weather.
  • What to bring: A fully charged phone for clues, pen and paper, bottle of water, a cooler bag/carry bag with an ice pack for your items, cutlery, plates/cheeseboard, and a picnic blanket if you have one.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • The exact start location remains a mystery until you receive your clues, which are sent via email by 5 pm the day prior. A journey of approximately 2.6 miles involves collecting your gourmet picnic items from local artisans, leading to a beautiful picnic spot. Note that picnic blankets, bags, plates, utensils, and glasses are not provided; please bring your own.

FAQs

What is a Mystery Picnic?
A Mystery Picnic is a self-guided food adventure where you solve clues and riddles to collect delicious picnic ingredients. Using your smart phone to solve clues and riddles, your journey will take you to local artisan producers where you will collect delicious picnic ingredients, ending at a stunning picnic spot where you'll enjoy your food. The experience is designed for friends, families, and couples looking for a fun and unique day out.

How does it work?

  1. Book your picnic: Select your preferred date and location.
  2. Receive your clues: You'll get a series of clues and riddles sent to your email on the day of your picnic.
  3. Solve the clues: Follow the clues to local artisan producers to collect your picnic ingredients.
  4. Enjoy your picnic: Once you’ve gathered all your goodies, head to your final destination and enjoy a leisurely picnic.

Where are the Mystery Picnic locations?
Giftory.com offers Mystery Picnics in various scenic locations. Check our website for a list of available cities and regions.

What do I need to bring?
Just bring your sense of adventure, a fully charged smartphone, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Everything else, including your picnic ingredients, will be provided.

Can Mystery Picnics cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes, they can accommodate various dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more. Please specify your needs when booking.

Is the experience suitable for children?
Absolutely! Mystery Picnics are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Children will enjoy solving the clues and exploring new places.

Can I do a Mystery Picnic with more than one group?
Of course! These self-guided food adventures are easy to do in a single group or with groups of friends.

What happens if the weather is bad?
Mystery Picnics can proceed in most weather conditions. However, if extreme weather is forecasted, we can reschedule your picnic to another date.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Number of People: 2
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Regular price $198
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