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Treasure Hunt: The Ride in Monterey, CA

Treasure Hunt • 700 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940

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Guests in all ages and in their full pirates attire posed with the giant Kraken after the 4 minute immersive ride.

Pirates chest & tons of gold coins are found along your 4 minute immersive ride and ready to be captured by the guests for treasure hunt.

Molina and his donkey friend, Don Pedro at the entrance of the cavern and describes the objective of the ride and the game.

Guests queue in the below decks, where they can watch a short video that delivers some storyline and briefs riders on what to expect when they arrive on the loading platform.

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Embark on a thrilling quest with Treasure Hunt: The Ride, a top-rated Monterey pirate ride on Cannery Row. Dive into a pirate-themed journey and navigate through hidden caverns, collecting “treasures” as you fend off the ghosts of Captain Hippolyte Bouchard and his crew. With immersive animatronics and special effects, it's a must-see attraction for all ages.

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Treasure Hunt is a dark ride, which means it's an indoor amusement ride that takes you through a series of immersive storytelling scenes.
Armed with a "Treasure Collector" device, you'll navigate through caverns, duel with ghostly pirates, and collect treasures, making for a dynamic and interactive journey.
This award-winning ride is conveniently located on historic Cannery Row, near the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Expect the entire experience, including queue line entertainment and the ride itself, to last approximately 20 minutes.
Tickets are valid for use on the date selected, so plan your visit accordingly.
Must be at least 36 inches tall to ride with an adult, and a minimum of 52 inches when unaccompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for individuals who are pregnant, or have high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other serious medical conditions.
Guests who have a condition that may be triggered by strobe lighting should not ride.

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Experience California's new pirate-themed attraction, Treasure Hunt: The Ride. Located in Monterey's historic Cannery Row, this fun and interactive dark ride adventure combines cutting-edge animatronics with storytelling and thrilling special effects for an unforgettable family-friendly adventure.

Learn the legend of the notorious pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard and his crew of scallywags who hid their treasure in the newly discovered caverns 300 feet beneath Cannery Row. Armed with an interactive "Treasure Collector" device, try to collect the treasure while fighting off the ghosts of Captain Bouchard and his Skeleton Crew and avoiding the giant Kraken!

This 20-minute immersive adventure begins with your first step on the stairs that descend around a 30-foot-tall wooden mast with an animatronic pirate named Shark Bait Sam and his trusty sidekick parrot, Scuttle. Below deck, catch a five-minute backstory video and an elevator pre-show before embarking on your adventure in an old-fashioned ore cart.

A final bonus scene awaits as you triumphantly return to civilization.

Voted Best New Attraction — USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice 2024

IAAPA Brass Ring Award-winner for Best New Family Attraction

Amusement Today Golden Ticket Nominee for Best New Family Attraction

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Four guest each oar embarks on an elevator ride that delivers them 300’ into the depths of the caverns below.

Skeletons are found on the caves hideout overseeing the treasure chests and an interactive photo of infamous Pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard.

Skeletons are seen to be maneuvering motion, flashing lights, sounds, scents and a light mist.

As guests board the ride they are taken in an old-fashioned ore cart equipped with interactive “Treasure Collectors” that allow them to collect treasure and fend off dangers, including cave creatures, skeleton pirates, and the ghost of Bouchard himself!

Treasure Hunt: The Ride Reviews

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glaekenb

"Truly a theme-park-quality ride that adults should enjoy as much as kids!"

Reviewed April 22, 2024

This ride is all about the only pirate ever to attack California, Captain Hippolyte Bouchard, when he raided a fort in Monterey Bay in 1818 hunting for booty, and I can tell you that this fun attraction is a treasure all its own! You'd expect to find a ride like this at Disneyland or Universal Hollywood, but not in Monterey. Treasure Hunt is located near the beach where Bouchard actually landed his ships, and the adventure takes you down into the caverns where he and his men supposedly stashed all of their treasure. The escapade, which lasts about 20 minutes, includes a pre-show, a supposed elevator trip 300 feet down into the caverns, and the ride itself. There are also funny jokes and gags throughout! The exciting interactive shooting ride is surely the highlight of the experience, but the incredibly detailed theming is a close second. Most riders are probably so focused on the shooting game that they don't have the chance to take in all the wonderful theming, so I'd suggest paying just $5 more so you can get unlimited rides on Treasure Hunt, and then after enjoying the interactive shooting ride, go on the journey again and just take in the crafted surroundings. The company that operates the ride, Daniels Wood Land, also created the theming, and the detail and artifacts are fantastic. The whole experience is packed with this stuff, including animatronic characters provided by Sally Dark Rides. This is important, because the storyline of Bouchard the pirate runs all the way through the experience. I think this is one ride that adults will enjoy as much as kids.

290janellw

"This was so much fun!!!"

Reviewed November 26, 2023

We absolutely loved this experience. This was like The Pirates of The Caribbean meets the Buzz Light Year Ride at Disneyland. The shooting game was so much fun, and the set design was EPIC! It’s a good price too for the experience. I highly recommend this experience.

Waddler

York, North Yorkshire, England

"Good ride"

Reviewed September 06, 2023

It was quiet when we visited on a Friday lunchtime, so we got straight on. The pre-show is amusing and engaging. The ride itself pretty fun - the cart moves around and you shoot at the screens. Its well done - it is the equal of some of the rides at Disneyland for example. You can buy multiple rides but you need to do the pre-show over again.

chrissC5556IL

"Family Trip 2023"

Reviewed July 02, 2023

Took the whole family to Monterey just to experience this. It was a lot of fun - we rode multiple times, and even then my boys wanted to ride again and again. It’s more that just a ride, it’s a short show, a ride, and a game. It’s amazing. Spectacular theming; great location. I hope the developer puts in more attractions like this.

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Treasure Hunt: The Ride is located at Treasure Hunt • 700 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940

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Frequently Asked Questions about Treasure Hunt: The Ride

What makes Treasure Hunt: The Ride interesting?

Treasure Hunt: The Ride is an interactive dark ride adventure located in Monterey Bay, California. It offers an immersive experience with exciting gameplay, realistic animatronics, and special effects, inviting guests to explore caverns and collect treasures.

Where is Treasure Hunt: The Ride located?

You can find this thrilling attraction just two blocks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium on the historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California, where legend says Pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard hid his treasure. The "Cannery Row / Prescott" trolley stop is right outside the building.

Is the ride suitable for children?

Absolutely! Treasure Hunt: The Ride is designed for the entire family to enjoy. Guests must meet the minimum height of 36” when accompanied by an adult and a minimum height of 52” when unaccompanied by an adult.

Are there any ride restrictions?

Yes, there is a minimum height requirement of 36 inches to ride when accompanied by an adult, and a minimum height of 52 inches when unaccompanied by an adult. This ride is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant, or have high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other serious health conditions. Please note that this adventure uses strobe lighting and individuals who have a condition which may be triggered by strobe lighting should not ride. Guests must be able to fit comfortably within the ride car to allow the safety restraint bar to function correctly.

Is there a story behind the ride?

The ride is based on the story of Pirate Captain Bouchard and his crew, who are said to have hidden their treasure in the caverns beneath Cannery Row, which guests will explore during the ride.

How long is the experience?

The actual ride lasts 4 minutes. With the queue line entertainment, elevator preshow, ride, and a final bonus scene, expect a 20-minute experience from entry to exit.

Is it ADA accessible?

Yes, the facility is fully ADA accessible for guests with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. The elevator, located next to the ticket counter will escort them to the caverns below.

Is my ticket only valid for the day purchased?

Yes, your admission is valid only for the date that appears on your e-ticket.

Is there a place to store my things?

There is no onboard storage. Large items are not permitted on the ride and should be given to a non-rider.

Is my service animal allowed on the ride?

Unfortunately, given the moving nature of the ride, service animals are unable to ride.

How many people can ride in each vehicle?

Each ride car can accommodate up to 4 guests.

Can I bring my camera?

Photos and videos are allowed on the ride, but no flash photography is allowed. There are also plenty of photo opportunities at the kraken photo spot and in the queue line.