San Diego Team Building & Scavenger Hunts Since 2003 | Where You Want To Be Tours
San Diego, CA · Est. 2003

Team building that actually feels like a getaway.

Where 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.

20+ Experience Types Corporate & Private Groups Featured on CBS News 8
Best Team Building Award
Team building group on the Del Mar Urban Challenge scavenger hunt with Where You Want To Be Tours
Del Mar Urban Challenge · Scavenger Hunt
Why we're different

Less clipboard. More connection.

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.

The Problem

The world is loud enough already

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.

Our Approach

We carry the logistics, you carry the fun

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.

Featured on CBS News 8

Behind the scenes of San Diego's most-loved team days

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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Our programs

20+ experiences, three ways to get there

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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Team Building

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 Programs
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Scavenger Hunts

Our signature program

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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Dream Day Experiences

Find your bliss

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 Programs
Where You Want To Be

Building strong teams is our passion.

Our 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.

Corporate OutingsSales MeetingsLeadership Retreats Incentive TravelRecruitingMilitary Family Days Weddings & Reunions
Building Strong Teams Is Our Passion video by Where You Want To Be Tours
Building Strong Teams · Watch the film
Marc and Darlynne Menkin, owners of Where You Want To Be Tours in San Diego
Meet your hosts

Marc & Darlynne Menkin

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.

Best Team Building · CA Meetings & Events
Best Tour Operator · Editor's Pick
What clients say

Trusted by teams across San Diego — and beyond

Their team did an outstanding job, and every participant walked away talking about it for days.

Scott B. · Daimler Trucks North America

Marc and Darlynne showed our staff a side of San Diego most locals never see, with total professionalism throughout.

Reint Reinders · San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

It brought out everyone's competitive side and helped even the quietest people on the team open up.

Keane · Kaiser Permanente

We were still talking about it at dinner — one of the most fun activities anyone on the trip had experienced.

Diane H. · Frito-Lay

A great ice-breaker that let our team see the city while staying active together.

Debbie F. · Delta Air Lines

They exceeded every expectation, especially in how they connected with each person in the group.

Alyson · Global Asset Protection Operations
Plan your experience

Get the full program guide

Explore scavenger hunts, team-building programs, Dream Day experiences and planning details in one easy guide.

A San Diego experience to share

Give the gift of adventure

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Loved by local groups & visiting teams

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Off the beaten path

Fresh from the field journal

Stories, secret spots and behind-the-scenes notes from our team of San Diego tour guides.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Where You Want To Be Tours? +

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.

What team-building programs do you offer? +

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.

Do you offer virtual team building? +

Yes — alongside our in-person San Diego events, we run virtual team-building programs designed for remote and hybrid teams.

Who has booked events with Where You Want To Be Tours? +

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.

Can I buy a gift certificate for a San Diego tour? +

Yes — our Rent-a-Local Tour gift certificates can be used for scavenger hunts and guided San Diego experiences.

Book Us Today

We promise you won't regret it.

Fun releases oxytocin — it's science. Let's build a day your team actually talks about afterward.

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Trusted Partners

Proud Members of Leading Tourism & Event Organizations

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.