FrogQuest
Best Photo Scavenger Hunts
for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
in San Mateo, California
Our Favorite Spots
in San Mateo, California
San Mateo blends upscale downtown walkability with tree-lined residential charm and bayfront breezes, making it a versatile destination for groups. Central streets showcase boutiques, outdoor dining patios, and contemporary public art that invite casual wandering and spontaneous team photos. Just minutes away, waterfront parks and trails introduce open views and refreshing scenery that balance the city's urban energy with moments of calm. The compact layout keeps experiences efficient, allowing teams to explore multiple districts without long transitions or complicated routing. Elegant architecture and colorful storefronts add visual interest throughout the route. With its coastal atmosphere, friendly pedestrian flow, and varied gathering spots, San Mateo offers a polished yet relaxed environment where collaboration and playful exploration come naturally.
Central Park San Mateo
Central Park is the heart of San Mateo, offering groups a picturesque setting with its Japanese Tea Garden, tennis courts, and picnic areas. The serene landscapes and charming sculptures provide countless photo ops, perfect for capturing moments of tranquility or playful exploration.
Downtown San Mateo
Downtown San Mateo is a vibrant district filled with eclectic shops, diverse restaurants, and historic architecture. adventurers can 'leap' into the local culture, enjoying the lively atmosphere and capturing the essence of the city's bustling street life.
Bay Meadows Park
Bay Meadows Park, with its lush green spaces and community gardens, offers a modern urban oasis for groups. It's an ideal spot for capturing the innovative spirit of San Mateo, from sustainable living practices to community gatherings, all with a backdrop of contemporary design.
What is FrogQuest?
FrogQuest is a laughably fun photo scavenger hunt for kids, teens and tweens. Teams scour any city on foot completing daring, interactive photo-challenges with our mobile app. High Score wins!
Live Judging
We personally review every submitted photo, awarding bonus points when impressed, deducting when not. So bring that A-game!
Photo Slideshow
Afterwards, laugh together as you watch a curated slideshow of all the best photos.
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Customized
Every experience is a snowflake, created especially for your group, activity and location. Crazy or tame, it's up to you.
On Your Time
Most hunts take 2-3 hours by default but we adjust to your schedule.
Leaderboard
Track your team's activities against the others as you compete for first place.
Downloadable
Download all the photos and keep them evermore once the fun of the hunt is done.
As low as $25/pp Get Started
Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Photo Hall of Fame
A few of our favorite submissions
Teams
24,420
Participants
125,950
Photos Judged
902,520
Points Awarded
23,086,460
What to Expect
Hunts are 2 hours by default, adjusted to your schedule as needed.
1. Set-up & Send-off!
~10 minutes
We'll meet you in the heart of your chosen play area, explain the rules, get you excited, then send you off on your photo adventure.
2. Ready, Set, Go!
~1-2 hours
Teams scatter in various directions, complete quests, and submit photos to our judges as they go. Impressing our judges may earn you bonus points. Teams track their progress in real time via the leaderboard!
3. Enjoy the Slideshow Together
~15 minutes
When the time is up, everyone returns to watch a curated photo slideshow of all the best submissions.
4. Announce Winning Team
~5 minutes
All good things must come to an end, but not until we've announced the winning team! If there are any prizes (optional), we'll pass those out too.
Youth Group and Family Reviews
What Youth & Family Groups Say
Leading up to the event the communication with the team, the planning and execution was flawless. I was pleasantly surprised and would easily recommend to anyone.
We opted for remote judging and it went off without a hitch - his team was super responsive and available to help online throughout the race. The girls had so much fun...watching them made all the grown-ups chaperoning want to participate in a photo quest, too. Thanks, FrogQuest!
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