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

Note: Re-posting my review from May, as Yelp took my original down because I attached a photo of the employee. This was our very first experience visiting Monterey, and we were having an absolutely wonderful time until we encountered the front host at the Treasure Hunt ride. My five-year-old son and I spent money playing the shooting attraction and won two tickets to enter the ride. However, when we went to use them, the host refused to let us in, insisting that we had to purchase full-price tickets. What made this experience incredibly frustrating was watching a teenager turn in the exact same winning ticket right before us, which the host accepted without any issue.After pointing out that there was no fine print or rules requiring an extra purchase, he finally gave in and accepted our tickets. He then aggressively placed two tokens in my hand and told us to go down the stairs. While he did attempt to apologize for his hostile behavior at the end of the ride, it had already ruined our experience. Turning away my child over tickets we rightfully won--while letting others through without issue--left a horrible stain on our trip. The ride itself was alright, but definitely not worth the hassle. read more

Cool ride with an added bonus feature (shoot at target for points) - the beginning is cheesy but bear through it for the ride. There were only 3 of us... probably better with a larger group. I think the initial cost will get you another & another ride ... just for redoing your points and possibly getting bragging rights. Definitely a must go regardless of the weather outside. read more

This ride is super fun for all ages. could ride it over and over and over again and animatronics look very new read more

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What a pleasant surprise this experience was! We weren't expecting much when we opted to give this a try. It totally exceeded our expectations and was super fun! It is well done and worth the time and price. They have created an engaging, fun experience reminiscent of a cross between the Toy Story ride at California Adventure and the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. read more

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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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This ride was fun! We are 71 and 67, had our 2 granddaughters (17 & 18) as well. They rolled their eyes when I suggested it. The greeter was hilarious in her Pirate costume. The ride is a mini version is something like a Disney ride. You're in a cart type and each seat is equipped a gun. You're going through a cavern, and have to shoot and things with a cross or any treasures. You're score in right in front of you. The cart spins several times like a roller coaster. It's not long, but it was fun! At the end, they will show a score and your face. You have to have your phone/camera to take a pic of standings because they don't offer a picture. The ride was about $18.00. Not sure, but I believe you can ride it all day long on the day you bought a ticket. We enjoyed it even at our age! The girls ended up liking it too. If you're bored shopping, hop on in and go for a fun little ride. read more

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It is my first time visiting Monterey and Cannery Row, so I was very surprised to see this experienced offered in what is seemingly a random lobby! My partner and I had an amazing experience. Miles is really friendly and informative and Jose made the riding experience 100 times better with his acting skills/setting the ambiance. Overall a 10/10 that I will be telling other people about! Miles Jose read more

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Ok, first things first, I am an adult male over 60 years old, and I am most certainly not the target audience for this ride. But I like pirates, what can I say? I was visiting Monterey with my two adult daughters and we unexpectedly happened upon this ride/attraction on Cannery Row. We had to try it. So Treasure Hunt: the ride is a Pirate themed shooting ride with both practical sets and screens to aim at. For an attraction in this location, the theming of the ride was really quite good. And the cast members had a sweet sense of fun during the elaborate pre-show. The 10 year old kids loved this attraction!! They were just a tiny bit scared, wide eyed by the atmospheric sets, and enjoyed blasting anything with an "x" marking the spot. There is a story of some kind, but I couldn't really follow it, and it doesn't matter. It wasn't crowded when we rode. It put a silly grin on my face. To me that's a success. read more

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They provide unlimited rides with one price. It was great to have my 12 year old go multiple times while I went shopping nearby. It reminded me of Pirates of the Carribean and tge Buzz lighthearted rides combined. Friendly staff. Will return! read more

Perfect for kids 5-15. Felt like it could be at Disneyland. Friendly staff. Prime location on Cannery Row.

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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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

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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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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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

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

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The ride was great and Sophia was amazing! My son wanted to spend all day on it. Will definitely come back next time.

The Pirate Ride is one of Monterey's true local treasures! The pirate crew is energetic, funny, and does a fantastic job making everyone feel like part of the adventure. As a local mom, I visit often, and it is one of my daughter's favorite activities to do with her friends! Whether you are visiting Monterey or have lived here for years, this charming experience is well worth it! If you live locally, be sure to check out the annual passes-they are a great value! read more

My daughter is obsessed. Pirate Sophia is our favorite. Super fun experience. What a fun Monterey experience.

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

Very fun ride at cannory road. Very good customer service from crew. Unlimited rides worth every Penney read more

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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

Our family rode and had so much fun! Sophia was super helpful and answered all of our questions and was great!

Myles was great! kids had a blast definitely going again next time I'm in Monterey California

Myles and Kenzi were very helpful today and made the experience much more enjoyable. This was the family's first time doing this and it was a lot of fun for the kids. read more

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!!

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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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

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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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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So fun!!! Great staff, super kind. Miles answered all of our questions! Def would recommend

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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Quality animatronics. Good replay value. Just the right amount of corny. Super nice cast members (thanks Jasmine and Sophia!) Highly recommend read more

Sophia was amazing! My cousin had a great time:) the ride was so much fun and so interactive!

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