San Diego is home to a lot of history, beauty, and culture. Geocache adventures can bring you up-close to the city’s beaches, historical buildings, and beautiful flowers and gardens. The activity is fun for family and friends, as you work together to locate and document “hidden” treasure in the region.
Geocache is easy to join! Download the geocache app to your Smartphone. Identify an address or city, and you’ll receive several geocache spots on the app’s map. Choose the one you want to visit and follow the coordinates. Once you find the trinket or item, take a photo with your phone to document it. Leave it for fellow geocachers.
Here is a list of interesting spots to investigate for geocaching in San Diego!
Where To Go Geocaching in San Diego
Bum and Bobby
Two well-loved dogs from the 1800s, the two are honored with sculptures in a pocket park next to the William Heath Davis Historic Museum. Bum and Bobby – a St. Bernard/Terrier mix from San Diego and the other a Skye Terrier from Scotland – are united through the Sister Cities program, with Edinburgh and San Diego enjoying a special bond.
The Big House
Search for The Big House in downtown San Diego. Once you find it, take a picture and e-mail it to the address on the app.
G4T50 – Fifth Spaghetti
Easily accessible in an urban canyon, you’ll want to follow the encrypted clues for G4T50 – FIFTH Spaghetti to ensure you find the treasure without drawing a lot of attention from fellow treasure seekers.
Rocks and Rocks and Rock
Enjoy a walk along Martin Luther King Jr. Boardwalk, taking in the inspirational quotes along the way. Head west on MLK Jr. Boardwalk to Seaport Village. While the Rocks and Rocks and Rock is a sufficient clue, an additional one includes a false rock near a palm tree.
The Mermaid
Take a walk along Canyon Path, a 70-foot long pedestrian walkway connecting downtown San Diego and the waterfront. Enjoy the views of the water, skyline, and everything San Diego has to offer while searching for The Mermaid. After you find the treasure, take a photo and put the cache back in its original spot for others to locate.
Top Gun: Great Balls of Fire
Famous for a scene in the movie “Top Gun,” you’ll find your Top Gun: Great Balls of Fire treasure near the barbecue joint famous for “Great Balls of Fire.” The stars all sang the song while playing the piano.
I Love Cookies!!
Starlight Bowl at Balboa Park stars as the cache location for I Love Cookies!! Based on cookies that have been sold during productions at the open-air performance area, the cache is easily found under ground cover. Once you’ve located it, cover it up for fellow geocachers. Please do not unscrew anything in the area, as that is not part of this cache.
Anchored Away
You may want to sing Anchors Aweigh, but realistically you’ll hunt for the treasure in a spot where it can be supported magnetically. Anchored Away seeks to honor the men and women who have served the country. After you find the treasure, put it back and do a walk around to ensure it can be easily seen.
Figureheads
Figureheads are carved decorations on the bows of ships. The Star of India on San Diego’s Waterfront is a perfect example of a figurehead. While this is a virtual cache, it requires geocachers to visit the site and follow the directions on the app.
Trolls Hole
Trolls were known to reside beneath the surface of the Earth. Bring a pen as you’ll need to log your visit to the Trolls Hole. Since trolls are also known as sneaky little thieves, you’ll want to be aware of your surroundings. Trolls will be trolls.
As you track down your caches, you’ll enjoy some of San Diego’s most-beautiful views and attractions. From the ships along the waterfront to Balboa Park and Gaslamp District, your team will have a blast exploring San Diego’s geocache scene.
Happy Field Tripping!
Jilleen