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Sharing the Aloha Spirit
For groups that want something more in-depth — programs designed to build a resilient, genuinely cohesive team, not just a fun afternoon.
Team Building ProgramsWhere You Want To Be Tours designs scavenger hunts, guided excursions and corporate team-building experiences across San Diego — built to get coworkers off their phones and into the city, together. Family-run since 2003, with the Aloha spirit built into every itinerary.
Most "team building" feels like a meeting with snacks. Ours doesn't — because it's built around exploring the city, not managing a task list.
Everyone's heads-down on a phone or a laptop. We build experiences that pull your team back into the open air, San Diego's architecture, and its public art — no screens required.
Routes, clues, timing, materials — we handle it all so your group can focus on each other. No clipboard, no stress, just a genuinely good time together.
KFMB-TV CBS 8 spent a day with our crew to see how we run corporate events and group tours across the city — and for co-founder Darlynne, a former TV producer, it meant stepping back in front of the camera on the other side of the lens.
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Every program is custom-built for your group size and goals — from high-energy scavenger hunts to laid-back Dream Day outings.
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For groups that want something more in-depth — programs designed to build a resilient, genuinely cohesive team, not just a fun afternoon.
Team Building Programs
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Award-winning hunts — including the Amazing Race-style Urban Challenge and the Great Foodie Experiment — custom-built around your group's goals.
Scavenger Hunt Programs
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Bring your camera and a spirit of adventure. We're especially glad to partner with cultural organizations, the military and faith-based groups.
Dream Day ProgramsOur experiences fit corporate outings, sales meetings, leadership retreats, incentive travel, spousal programs, recruiting events, school programs, faith-based gatherings, military family bonding, birthdays, family reunions, retirement parties and weddings.
What began as a walk in the park in 2003 grew into San Diego's go-to team-building company. Darlynne brings a former TV producer's eye for story from her years at KSWB TV; Marc brings two decades of building the kind of partnerships that make a scavenger hunt end at exactly the right restaurant. Together, they've built a business on vision, hard work, and a genuine love of this city.
Their team did an outstanding job, and every participant walked away talking about it for days.
Marc and Darlynne showed our staff a side of San Diego most locals never see, with total professionalism throughout.
It brought out everyone's competitive side and helped even the quietest people on the team open up.
We were still talking about it at dinner — one of the most fun activities anyone on the trip had experienced.
A great ice-breaker that let our team see the city while staying active together.
They exceeded every expectation, especially in how they connected with each person in the group.
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Where You Want To Be Tours is a San Diego company founded in 2003 that designs scavenger hunts, guided excursions and corporate team-building experiences. It's run by Marc and Darlynne Menkin and has been featured on CBS News 8, Fox 5 and the Travel Channel.
Three core program types: Team Building Experiences, our signature Scavenger Hunts (including the Urban Challenge and the Great Foodie Experiment), and Dream Day Experiences for a more relaxed, custom outing.
Yes — alongside our in-person San Diego events, we run virtual team-building programs designed for remote and hybrid teams.
Companies and organizations including Daimler Trucks North America, Kaiser Permanente, UC San Diego, Marriott, Frito-Lay, Delta Air Lines, Scripps Research Institute and the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Yes — our Rent-a-Local Tour gift certificates can be used for scavenger hunts and guided San Diego experiences.
Fun releases oxytocin — it's science. Let's build a day your team actually talks about afterward.
Where You Want To Be Tours is committed to excellence in hospitality, corporate events, and destination experiences throughout San Diego. We're proud to support and participate in respected industry organizations.