The first-of-its-kind, standalone attraction is now open, inviting families and friends to take part in a journey that’s part adventure, part competition, and all fun!

Treasure Hunt: The Ride is a pirate-themed, interactive adventure that transports guests through the newly discovered “Cannery Row Caverns”, a network of caverns located below the famous streets of Cannery Row.

During this nearly 20-minute adventure, guests learn the history of the notorious pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard, who sacked the town of Monterey and kidnapped the town drunk named Molina. Legend says Bouchard and his crew hid their treasure near the shore of Monterey Bay.

Using onboard interactive “Treasure Collector” devices, guests will engage in interactive gameplay and become active participants in solving this mystery. While defending themselves from the ghost of Captain Bouchard, his skeleton crew and other creatures skulking in the caverns, guests also collect the pirates’ hidden booty, competing for a vast treasure collection of their own. Throughout the journey aboard unique “Cavern Cars” guests are immersed in a richly themed environment with special effects including sounds, scents, light mist, themed lighting, incredible hand-crafted set pieces and realistic animatronics. Pirates, sea monsters, glimmering gold coins and priceless treasure are around every corner.

Globally recognized fabrication experts, Daniels Wood Land and internationally acclaimed family ride creators, Sally Dark Rides, joined together to bring Treasure Hunt: The Ride to life. Through storytelling, creativity, and craftsmanship, the companies developed the all-new dark ride experience that draws inspiration from Monterey’s true pirate history while weaving an original tale. Now part of Cannery Row’s famous tourist site, Treasure Hunt brings something new and fun to the millions of visitors who come to Monterey, California each year.

Awards:

USA Today, 10Best Readers' Choice (2024)

IAAPA Brass Ring, Best New Product (2023)