Looking for the perfect team building activities in San Diego? We’ve included 11 top activities that foster camaraderie, boost company morale, and create lasting connections among your team members.
Let’s take a look!
1. Team Scavenger Hunt in San Diego
Team scavenger hunts are a lot of fun, and they just might be the most popular team building activity in San Diego. Local teams love them for a few key reasons: One, they’re a great way to get out of the office; two, they combine interesting challenges with local exploration; and three, they offer a friendly way to collaborate and strengthen relationships with team members.
Generally, in a professional scavenger hunt, you’re given clues, usually about 20 or so, and you and your team must work together to solve them. This includes answering trivia questions, as well as tackling photo and video challenges.
Professional team-building scavenger hunts are designed to encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. As your team makes its way through various points of interest, you’ll tackle challenges that require everyone’s input.
Hint: Some excellent scavenger hunt locations in San Diego include Balboa Park, La Jolla, and the Gaslamp Quarter. When booking your scavenger hunt, we highly recommend one of these locations!
2. E-Bike Tour of San Diego’s Must-See Spots
Need something a bit more strenuous? An e-bike tour around San Diego is hard to beat if you’re looking for an outdoor team-building activity that requires exercise and brings your team together. This activity is similar to how sports teams bond through shared physical challenges and achievements.
As you and your team pedal through San Diego’s best locations and take in the scenery, you’ll experience a relaxed and easy-going journey led by a friendly, expert guide. This setting is ideal for introducing new team members, celebrating achievements, and more.
The best business teams work hard but also know how to play hard, and an e-bike tour offers a fantastic outlet to play hard while enjoying the city.
3. Segway Tour Through the City
A Segway tour for your team offers similar benefits to an e-bike tour, except you get the added experience of learning and hopefully mastering the Segway. It takes a little bit of effort to learn and even more to master, but when you’re with your team and everybody is encouraging each other, there is a special group chemistry that is hard to replicate.
If your team members are not familiar with a Segway, then a Segway tour offers a great opportunity to try something new, as well as visit some of San Diego’s most iconic and special locations.
Moreover, as your team members pass local landmarks, they can take lots of amazing photos! The best Segway tours are photo-friendly! Our Segway Tours at Another Side Tours offer a laid-back way to give your team a chance to connect while exploring the city.
4. Team Food Tour
If you’re looking for a less physical and more, shall we say, taste bud-friendly activity, then a food tour in San Diego is the perfect choice for your team.
Typically, food tours include stops at more than one local eatery, meaning your team has the chance to experience and soak in the local atmosphere. In San Diego, neighborhoods like the Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town are especially well-known for their incredible restaurants, venues, and vibes.
Overall, San Diego is an amazing place to go on a food tour, thanks to its phenomenal and diverse culinary offerings. You can pretty much find anything you’re looking for in San Diego, making it an ideal place for you and your team to explore.
5. Scenic Team Hiking Tour
Want to burn some calories with your team? Well, how about a hiking tour in San Diego? This is a fun and challenging way to push your limits and build team spirit.
Plus, a hiking tour shows your team a very different side of San Diego, which is arguably less well-known for its hiking trails than its urban parks, such as Balboa Park. Torrey Pines State Reserve is a prime example. It has eight miles of well-maintained scenic trails and dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific, and while it’s still famous, not as many people know about it!
From overlooks in Torrey Pines State Reserve, you can soak in long-distance views of the ocean, as well as appreciate the reserve’s unique landscape. Perhaps most interesting of all, you can see groves of Torrey Pine trees, which are some of the rarest pine trees in the world.
A team-building hike through Torrey Pines is refreshing and invigorating and a great way to foster camaraderie outside of the office. Most hiking tours in Torrey Pines State Reserve offer plenty of time to pause for photos so that you can make the most of the experience and share memories with your coworkers.
6. Group Painting Experience
If you prefer an indoor team building activity, then a group painting experience is a good option. Painting together is a great way to bond, generally speaking. It’s fun and friendly and usually results in a lot of laughs and maybe a painting mishap or two!
Of all the team building activities on this list, group painting is probably the most relaxing. Oh, and depending on what type of experience you book, your session could include wine (yum!). For example, if you book our Canvas & Cork tour, you get to enjoy a variety of delicious wines coupled with good company and, of course, a talented instructor to lead the experience.
During your group painting session, all supplies will be provided. This is standard for any group painting event in San Diego. Likewise, your instructor will walk you and your team through the process so that everyone, beginners included, can follow along. The right group painting experience will offer you an accessible and fun outing for your next team-building event.
7. The Amazing Chase Team Challenge
The Amazing Chase is a different kind of team-building activity inspired by the popular TV show “The Amazing Race.” It’s dynamic and fast-paced and requires teams to work together to tackle mental and physical challenges.
Each challenge is crafted to encourage teamwork, strategic thinking, and communication as participants navigate iconic areas such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and La Jolla. Whether it’s solving a riddle or tackling a creative photo challenge, The Amazing Chase offers an engaging way for team members to bond outside the office.
This activity is perfect for groups looking for fun and a bit of friendly competition. The Amazing Chase is a top choice for team building in San Diego.
8. Visit to La Jolla Beach
Do you and your team love the beach? If so, La Jolla Shores is likely the perfect setting for your next team building activity. La Jolla Shores is a stunning place with white sand, gentle waves, and distant, majestic bluffs.
This popular beach spot offers picnic areas, restrooms, and showers, making it a hassle-free option for your team. Moreover, there is a ton your team can do at La Jolla Shores, including volleyball, soccer, cornhole, beachside BBQ, and more.
If you opt for the La Jolla Shores Beach Experience with Another Side Tours, we also provide a range of amenities, including bottled water, sodas, snacks, fresh fruits, beach chairs, and umbrellas. Then, at sunset, we elevate the ambiance with fire pits, s’mores, and tiki torches.
9. San Diego Brewery Tour
If your team is looking for something with a dash of local culture and plenty of good drinks, then a San Diego brewery tour is the right choice.
A professional brewery tour gives your team members a chance to sample a variety of beers from San Diego’s top breweries while learning about what goes into each brew. Each stop also introduces your team members to some of the best brewers in San Diego.
Additionally, brewery tours generally include a pizza lunch, which gives your team members an opportunity to relax, connect, and share laughs in an informal setting. Our San Diego Brewery Tour, for example, includes a pizza lunch in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
10. Historic USS Midway Tour
For a more historical team-building activity, you and your team might consider a USS Midway Tour, which offers a memorable journey through a piece of American heritage. USS Midway tours are always led by a knowledgeable docent who shares stories that bring the ship’s past to life.
The Midway, which served from 1945 to 1992, hosts more than 60 exhibits and features 29 restored aircraft. Guests can see the planes up close, stand on the bridge, and walk the paths that naval officers once tread.
After the guided portion, visitors can continue exploring on their own, soaking up San Diego’s skyline from the deck and discovering more about the ship.
11. Private Catamaran Sailing Experience
For a top-of-the-line team building activity, you can always book a private catamaran sailing experience. This charter includes the entire 60-foot vessel, ensuring an exclusive experience where every detail is designed for comfort and luxury.
It’s the right choice if you want to relax, enjoy conversation with team members, take in views of the San Diego skyline, and otherwise enjoy cruising along the Pacific.
This tour is offered by Another Side Tours. Options for onboard dining and an open bar are available, as are gourmet meals prepared by a private chef. Special dietary requirements can usually be accommodated upon request.
Team Building Activities in San Diego with Another Side Tours
We hope you found this list of 11 team building activities in San Diego helpful for choosing your next team adventure. Ready to get started?
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