The staff is very friendly and informative, the animation is amazing, and the ride is a lot of fun...& you get unlimited rides for the day!!! Great experience & value!!! read more

the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. the wait time was only about 5 minutes and it was worth it! the ride is made by a retired Disney imagineer and it is kind of like Buzz Lightyear meets Pirates of the Caribbea. The ride is fun for all ages! definitely check it out! read more

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

This is such a COOL ride! It's so well made and was run very efficiently. Not only do you have the screens to shoot at, but there are also physical objects that will move when you shoot at them. Some even shoot you with water! There were also a few animatronics that were genuinely impressive. The pre-show is a little long, but it is so well done and I love the commitment to details. $20 seems like a steep price for a dark ride/shooting game, but you can ride as many times as you would like. (It seemed like most participants were not taking advantage of this but I went on a few times). I would definitely go back on a day when I had more time and see how many times I could get on the ride. In my opinion you do not need to pay $3 for the power chip upgrade. The highest score possible is 999,999 points. With the regular shooter we easily got 600,000 and 700,000 points on our second go around. read more

The pre-show would've been more fun but our "guide" was so over the top it felt weird. The ride itself was fun, it was not super long but it was enjoyable and with the stamp you can ride it multiple times. The ride felt maintained and safe and we had a great time. My son rode multiple times (he is 10) with different family members. read more

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). read more

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The kids had no expectations going in but came out so happy and had a blast! Sophia was great helping us figure out what to do when we came into the building - play games, try the ride, win prizes! What a wonderful experience from the moment we stepped in and were greeted by Sophia. We love when the kids have this much fun! read more

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

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!!! read more

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Stumbled upon this little "treasure" while wandering the shops at cannery row. The kids loved it. Surprisingly well put together and very fun. Highly recommend read more

Myles, Sophia, jasmine, Jayden and Daniel all were so kind and helpful!! They explained everything very well and stayed in character the 6 times that my children and I rode. Super fun we will be back again! read more

So much fun! Went with my older parents and adult son and daughter. We all had a blast. I have to say the staff are just incredible and super kind, friendly and attentive. They helped my mom in her wheelchair and my dad with his cane. They spoke so cutely to my mom (who loves attention) and (Myles I think) even bought out a treasure chest of prizes for her to choose from. She got a kick out of that. The person dressed as a pirate, the guides and the entire staff make this an incredible experience. Also you get unlimited rides. Try it at least once! It's good for younger kids as well. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Treasure Hunt: The Ride - Amusement Parks Near Me - Monterey, California

Took our toddler on the ride to try something new. Must admit the animatronic pirate above the entry looks almost lifelike. My expectations were low from an adult experience approach and in the end the price seemed high for the overall experience by the end but probably worth trying atleast once. I feel as though this would be better enjoyed by the 7-16 age group. They will upsell you on the token purchase and for kids it's probably worth it. Adults not so much. The staff appear to do their best to get in character for the experience. The overall experience is predicated on some likely fabricated Monterey lore with a spattering of pirates and a town drunk for good measure. Parking is difficult on a weekend and will almost require you to use a parking structure that requires a full day parking with no in and out privileges. Location is center of Cannery Row. read more

This ride is pretty fun. Good thing my date is a poor shot because I dominated that game. Not sure what cool perks comes with getting the coins but the ride is a fun way to experience a bit of local history. The production value is great and the staff play their parts well. read more

Noticed the attraction when I was in town for the aquarium. It has its appeal. The staffs and the storyline for the ride is awesome. However, in total I spent $45 for two tickets, the ride was short, slow moving, the gun I had was old and jammed a few time. It was definitely not worth the amount of money I spent on the ride. Overall, the advertisement made it seem like I was going through a cool cavern of caves in a thrilling rollercoaster. I was riding in a cart under a basement as most. They have a TV with reviews and one of the reviews posted stated it was better than Disneyland. Lol it definitely was not better than Disneyland. read more

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 read more

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Very well run and the cast members had a fun time. Loved the all day option because the kids wanted to go through a few times to see if they could get more points. read more

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. read more

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Animatronics were great, and the theming and props were top notch. I love immersive experiences and everyone who worked there went above and beyond for safety and instructions for both times we went on the ride. First time we went through I had really high expectations for a more "ride" type with maybe a little hill or a dip on the cart but unfortunately it all stays pretty much flat and while on the cart you go through different "rooms" to shoot and gain points. Not everyone had equal guns that shot straight so our scores were all over the place which made it frustrating to see if it was accurate or not. Both of my kiddos had an ok time (ages 8 and 10) but we immediately said "That's it?" when the ride stopped. Way too short. We went again and were able to go right on the ride and didn't have to wait for the pre show or "elevator" again. Same issue with guns not being accurate and not firing where you pointed. Seems really steep in price even with the ability to go multiple times because it's just a glorified shooting game with a 15min animatronic pre show. Wanted a tine bit of a thrill ride and left feeling like we got scammed. read more

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Our 7-year old loves for this ride, and mom an I have a lot of fun with it too. Attendant Myles was super cool and extremely helpful! Went at least four times a day, three days in a row. read more

SO MUCH FUN!!! Did not expect to see a roller coaster on Cannery Row and when we passed the sign no one believed it. The salesman at the counter was super friendly and informative, even helped us find the restrooms! Lived in Santa Cruz my whole life and never knew it was this good! Saw the ads when it was put but never thought much of it until now, definitely visiting every time from now on. Highly recommend if your ever in the area, can't believe we never went on before read more

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Super fun activity for a 6yo and his immature father. Hailey was the best - she made sure my son had an amazing time and totally made it worth the $$. The whole staff deserves a raise for making this a great experience. read more

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This a fun and safe ride and I enjoyed the theme I give it five stars and if you do it you have to take some videos and pictures for the memories. read more

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This is an indoor adventure game ride that is suitable for all ages . Notice : Guests must be 36" or taller to ride. We recommend the unlimited ride ticket plus the power up token option. We rode it four times in total and it was well worth the money. After about four rides in a row, your hands might get a little tired. We recommend choosing a seat in the front and on the right side and upgrade to the power-up token so that you have a better chance of getting more points. read more

Got the unlimited rides for the day with the power ups. Gotta say this place was amazing especially for my 4 and 7 year old. They wanted to go over and over and over again. The staff was beyond amazing. They always kept character for the ones that dressed up and the host at the front always was so sweet offering hi fives and being excited throughout the whole day. If you're unsure definitely try it out! The storyline is super funny for lil ones. Some details pop out that didn't after going on it more than once. Note kids must stay on the inside of the car ride. So not both in the front but at each end of the row. read more

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My friend and I stumbled upon this hidden gem in the heart of the quaint Cannery Row plaza. As a big theme park lover, I was intrigued -- and at $20 per ticket (with unlimited rides for the day!) plus an optional $3 for the "power-up" token, it felt like a fun detour. We went in with low expectations but were pleasantly surprised by the quality -- nearly Disney-level animatronics, role-playing from the staff, and overall ride experience! The whole adventure lasted about 20 minutes (including the backstory and the ride) and reminded me a lot of Disneyland's Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, where you shoot at targets to rack up points. Overall, I'd say it's a very enjoyable experience for all ages, especially families or a small group of friends looking for a quick and fun activity. While I'm not sure I'd come back just for this, I'm definitely glad I tried it out! read more

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At $19.99 a pop - this was a fun and worth it attraction. Definitely a tourist attraction. It was quirky but professionally made (think of a hybrid between Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones.) It was a short trip, but so cute. I can't wait to go back and take my kiddo! read more

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

It was an amazing experience first time doing something different in Monterey and it was cool. Myles explained everything so well on how the ride was and encouraged us to get on . Thank you for guiding us and getting us excited to explore something underground read more

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!

My family (kid age 10) and I really enjoyed Treasure Hunt the ride. The customer service and enthusiasm from the staff really made it extra fun. I highly recommend the unlimited ride for a day pass. We enjoyed it even more the second time, because we knew what to expect and noticed even more fun details. If you enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean, then you will definitely enjoy this interactive ride. read more

Although we have been here to Monterey several times we have never had the opportunity to ride this treasure hunt ride. I am so sad we have been missing out all this time because in all honesty it was so much funner than we expected it to be! Juan was really awesome in explaining the whole experience from the beginning and we decided to go with the upgrade which offers you a token that then allows you to get extra points at the end of the ride! Once we got down to the bottom where the ride takes place Jeff helped us to get all settled in. He was a hoot! So much fun with such an exciting personality which really made the ride so much fun!! Thank you so much to the great staff for an awesome little adventure! read more

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

Myles was awesome!!! He was very knowledgable and interactive giving us the history of the ride amd Monterey pirates Great experience! Would highly recommend! Thanks Myles! read more

Crazy fun time on this gem of a ride/game that 3 generations all enjoyed on our visit. (Grandpa was the one who rode the most times, trying to best his high score!) Completely unexpected find that sets the pirate mood as soon as you walk down into the ride waiting area, starts with a cute "instructional video" that gives a spot-on overview of what to expect. Plus, it's unlimited rides for the day when you pay once! (The guns/scoring can leave something to be desired but it was all in fun and still were competitive as heck with each other) read more

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

Myles and jose great hosts great time. Definitely recommend going cool history too. Very good place for kids and adults read more