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    Treasure Hunt: The Ride

    4.5 (188 reviews)
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    Annabelle R.

    This is a rare amusement park dark ride in the little town of Monterey. I've always been curious. Finally got a chance to check it out on Wednesday afternoon, a party of two without any kids. I didn't expect much. But the pirate-themed attraction ended up being pretty decent. The vehicle movement and element of shooting targets to earn a score was reminiscent of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland. And the sets and decor were similar to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, except you're not floating in water and there are no Disney characters here, only skeletons displayed in various scenes. The experience is actually based on real history, the story of pirate and captain, Hippolyte Bouchard. Guests are treasure hunters in this brief adventure. There's nothing scary about the ride so it's definitely kid-friendly, and the Disneyland quality makes it enjoyable for all ages, especially without Disneyland wait times (we were only in line for about ten minutes that afternoon).

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    I absolutely loved this attraction! It was a beautifully designed dark ride and shooting gallery attraction that combined screens and lots of practical effects - plus some animatronic figures! Matt told me the whole story about how TH was designed by a former Disney Imagineer which made it all make sense - the detail and immersion are great! I rode it 3 times with my family and I would have continued to ride if we didn't have to be somewhere that afternoon. The all-day passes are really worthwhile. The staff are really terrific and so helpful. We came by the night before about an hour before closing and the operator suggested that if we could come back the next day it would be a better value for our money so we could ride multiple times throughout the day. The ride operators were so friendly and took our picture in the ride vehicles. They chatted with us and were just so nice. We had our dog with us so they were also really accommodating in letting us switch off riders so someone could always sit outside with the pup. The next time we are in Monterey we will definitely go back to Treasure Hunt. My family and I absolutely loved it!!! ‍ Shout out to the operators who were there with us that day - I believe their names were Matt (upstairs), Mia (downstairs) and Maddy (upstairs the night before). I am sorry if I got your names wrong but you were all wonderful!!!

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    Yee W.

    We decided to do this ride and glad we did. It reminded me of Toy Story's ride at Disneyland because you shoot at the screen to earn points. My 8 year old daughter was nervous because she thought it would be a scary ride, but not at all. The staff were very friendly and nice. It was entertaining from beginning to end. For $19.99 per person, you can get a stamp and ride the ride as many times as you want that day. She forgot to give us the stamp, lol. There was a brochure and inside was a page that if you present it you will get a free gift. But she had no idea what that gift was and she wasn't aware of the page so she just gave the kids an upgrade token (to earn more points) which was fine with me. I love how the staff was into their roles and made it fun and exciting for my kids. A little pricey but well worth the experience.

    SharonLee A.

    The family and I had so much fun on this ride! Very interactive and fun story telling. This ride keeps you engaged the entire time. We did ride the ride four times so I think that's a really cool element about the experience as your ticket includes unlimited rides. It was very entertaining and I jumped and laughed at every twist and turn. It's fun for all ages as even Grandma enjoyed herself!! Hopefully when you come José is working because he made the experience all the more entertaining.

    Lisa-marie L.

    We love the ride! We bought the annual pass. It's really fun. A lot of work went into. 20minutes! We end up going first thing in the morning. Ride it a couple of times. Have lunch. Go about our day. And return in the afternoon or evening again. It's silly. It's funny the kids love it!!!! It's worth the buy

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    Jenny S.

    fun ride, though $20 for unlimited rides with no single-ride purchase seems a bit excessive--especially given that the preshow takes upwards of 15 minutes, and you're not able to skip it, people are being discouraged from taking multiple rides. the donkey animatronic is excellent and the ride system and design are great. the actual game is fun and engrossing, but not super clear or complex. a very fun cannery row activity but the pricing strategy should be fairer

    Jeff K.

    We were in town for the Big Sur marathon and wanted something fun to do besides so. My brother found this and it was super fun, run well and easy to understand instructions of game/ride.

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    Myles was very kind and great experience. and he was attentive and also just made me happy thank you

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    The ride is super fun, amazing and nice staff, very short lines, Super recommended for family and friends!!

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    Myles is the man! Most fun way to kill 20 minutes before dinner. Couldn't recommend it more!

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    Kids loved it! My son has ridden it 10 times and brought friends back to ride. They're on their 3rd ride. Myles is great!

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    Great for the kiddos and Myles is extra amazing! Definitely recommend this ride and the whole shopping center!

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    Awesome detailed ride. Great friendly staff. Kids can ride as many times as you want. It's a great deal!

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    Our first time at the famous Coney Island of the West. Admission is free. Ticket prices dependent…read moreon rides, and pay for the games individually. Although we hoped for a beach breeze, it was a surprisingly hot day. We started our visit with Strawberry Cruz'n and Surf'n Mango smoothies. We walked to view a majority of rides and games before purchasing tickets. After enjoying a good handful of rides, we attempted the ring toss bottle game and won a TV! A wonderful ending to a our first visit. Unsure we can top it, but we sure plan to return and try.

    There's an unmistakable sense of nostalgia as soon as you step onto the boardwalk…read more Even if you didn't grow up here or are visiting for the first time, the analog vibes of mini-golf, roller coasters, pinball machines, and carnival games creates a charm that many millennials, like myself, are constantly searching for. Maybe it's because there are so few screens here? There is a large arcade at one end, but it was surprisingly empty during our visit. My kids loved the carnival games and bumper cars, though my daughter wasn't quite tall enough for many of the rides yet. To play games or go on rides, you'll need a reloadable game card, which also works as payment for food and drinks. Card stations are located throughout the boardwalk, and you can add money at any time. Food options are plentiful! Enjoy pizza, nachos, corn dogs, teriyaki bowls, candy shops, and ice cream, with a few spots serving alcohol for adults. The food was reasonably priced, but the alcohol was shockingly expensive, $38 for two 20oz beers! The best part about this place is the location... it's right on the beach! So, start your day with some time in the sand, and end it with a sunset ride on the Sky Glider or their giant Ferris wheel. Have fun!

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    3.8
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    Gilroy Gardens is such a beautiful and relaxing family park. The landscaping is absolutely gorgeous…read more-- everything is so well maintained, clean, and peaceful. It's perfect for families with young kids, with gentle rides, plenty of shade, and lots of places to explore without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.If you're looking for a calm, family‑themed park where kids can have fun and adults can actually relax, this is the spot. A really lovely place to spend the day. We are season pass holders and the money is used to preserve the park. They offer themed events during the entire year.

    June 9, 2026. Note: we had been here not long after it originally opened as a Bonfante Gardens…read moreabout 2002. In 2007 they changed the name to Gilroy Gardens I bought passes and tickets ahead online from Gilroy gardens. We had fast passes too. Thank goodness for that. 1 membership. 4 member guest passes. 5 fast lane passes and 2 Cherry Jubilee lanyards. Note if you buy the lanyards the pass is not laminated and it will quickly tear off. So keep the punch card in a safer place. You'll lose it. Punch card gets you 6 special cherry menu items food drink alcoholic drinks and deserts. You can share it with anyone too. Monorail has been broken a long time. The big roller coaster was just broken and. Caden was disappointed he couldn't try it. It was his birthday trip. The kids did the smaller roller coaster 6 times. Note: website does not have a list of NOT operating rides. The boys really liked driving the cars. They have no gas pedal and it steers but it's really fun and they pretend to steer. The old model A like cars have 2 seats so that line moves faster than the corvette and 57 Chevy bel air like 1 seat cars. Using the cherry jubilee your cards was frustrating. They hire high school kids and my adult daughter said it was like the park was staffed with untrained unprepared staffers who were easily overwhelmed . It's unfair to guests and the kids working She literally gave up at one food location after waiting 20 min when the girl couldn't ring up food for others in line and stared off into space while everyone waiting. Most the staff were overwhelmed and this is easy stuff. It's a small menu and you just press a touch screen. It was shocking the staff lack of competence and assuming not enough training . So I never got to try the chicken sandwich or ribs !!! My adult daughter said I wish I recorded the food line and cashier on a Go Pro to send video to Gilroy Gardens for review. Of the difficulties with staff. To help with training needed. And it's really costing them money will people giving up ordering and slow orders. They cannot use the display terminals where you just touch the item and it's ordered and it's a small menu. Our cherry punch card gave us free alcoholic drinks made with cherry juice. We walked over to the bar area and the guy ignored us for 10 min before finally saying I'm not open until 1 pm. He was setting up and we assumed he opened any minute as they didn't say we couldn't use the card got our drinks until 2 hours after park opening. This was the drink area set up by the Chinese Wok eating place. Making us wait for drinks 10 min + and then saying I'm not opening until 1 pm. They also don't tell you on the website nothing on the park takes CASH. Only cards. This comment is about the guests. The trend for parents to get these huge Wagons for 1 or more kid is so annoying. Huge wagons full of enough stuff for a small garage sale. It makes the parks more unnecessarily crowded. They do rent a few types of strollers here. So you need not bring one. Anyway. My last comment is park hours daily 11 to 5 pm doesn't work well they open so late you get there and are hungry. Then with the inadequate trained staff and taking forever to order and get food you waste half the day A 10 am opening would be perfect. 11 is too late. As it was we were only able to get one of our prepaid cherry drinks each due to waiting everywhere and slow service If we go again. We are eating an early lunch outside the park and going in with full stomachs.

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    Cherry Jubilee | June 2025
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    My son looking at the turkey
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    3.8
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    We booked on Groupon so we could save some $$ which was good so we could do thr two activities…read more later afternoon. On the email it doesn't provide crunchtime with the Tigers which starts at 4:20 and then Buddy's bedtime which starts at 5pm so good thing we arrived at 2:40 for checking in since by 4pm Angie was already gone. We stayed in the #1 bungalow which was nice, Angie was able to add my 2 daughters on the reservation so they set up the futon as a bed. Sam was great for the crunchtime tigers feeding but the other gal who didn't introduce herself for the Rhino bedtime seemed flustered and not friendly at all. After watching the mandatory video of how the rhinos came to VQ, we proceeded to their area. Another gal (Danielle?) joined her and same no welcome, no friendliness. Almost felt these 2 gals were forced to interact with other humans and sure they prefer the animals. At night the Lion constantly roared which didn't bother me since I was knocked out. Angie delivered the continental breakfast which was nice. 9:30 we went to feed the camels and once again the 2 non friendly female staffers were back at it with the camels. Angie and Sam are great and made the visit memorable and worth it. I did knock off a star since if we would of arrived close to 6 as mentioned in the email, we would of missed the 2 activities offered in the evening.

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