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1. Portions of The Mystery Spot tour are on a 55 degree slope and ​thus can​ be difficult for people with limited physical abilities to negotiate.

2.The Mystery Spot Cabin, a central part of the tour, has stairs and uneven surfaces that make it difficult for persons with limited physical abilities or service animals to negotiate.

3. If you have limited physical abilities or a service animal and were not able to enjoy the tour please ask for a full refund by completing our refund request form.

Our fully guided tours are approximately 45 minutes long.

All large vehicles, such as RV's and campers, are permitted but we do ask that you call ahead of time to let us know when you will arrive. This is to ensure we can find you parking and make your Mystery Spot visit a pleasant one! Two piece vehicles are also permitted. All large vehicles must park in the lower dirt parking lot as our upper paved lot is very small and turning around can be difficult. Please call (831) 423-8897 for more information.

If you're waiting for your tour to start, or have just finished your tour but can't get enough of the beautiful Redwoods, we have a beautiful hiking trail. It is a small trail that climbs up a hill in front of the Mystery Spot. At the top you find yourself in front of a wonderful view through the Eucalyptus trees. It takes about 15 minutes and is a very nice hike.

Our beautiful garden area is first come first serve. If you are interested in renting out other parts of The Mystery Spot, please call (831) 423-8897 for more information.

The Mystery Spot frequently sells out its tours, and in order to guarantee that you will be able to go on a tour at a time you desire it is recommended that you purchase advance tickets.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.

Yes, you may. To get a refund please scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out a refund request. For more asisstance please call us at (831) 423-8897.

If you cannot make your scheduled reservation time please call us at (831) 423-8897 to change your reservation. If you miss your tour and do not change your reservation it is possible that the next tour will already be sold out, especially on busy days. It is to your benefit to show up for your tour time or call in ahead of time and change your reservation.

Advance tickets, online or over the phone, are $10.00 a person. There are no extra ticket fees.

Yes.

The most tickets you can buy for a tour is 25 depending on the number of spaces available. You may purchase tickets for more than one tour.

You can contact us via e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via telephone (831) 423-8897.

Go to the window on the right hand side of the ticket shack marked "Internet Reservations". There you will tell the ticket seller; what time you purchased your tickets for, how many people it was for, and your last name. Then you will pay the $5.00 parking fee and the ticket seller will issue you your ticket.

You are welcome to use a Selfie Stick while in the Mystery Spot's parking lot. However, due to space limitations we do not allow selfie sticks in our front gates.

No, alcoholic beverages of any kind are not allowed on Mystery Spot property.

Yes, the Mystery Spot has benches and tables in our courtyard where you can sit down to eat.

All tours are guided; visitors must be accompanied by a Mystery Spot tour guide to see the Mystery Spot.

When purchasing tickets to the Mystery Spot online you may be asked to provide personal information such as our name, telephone number, mailing address, zip code and e-mail address that we use to process your order. The Mystery Spot respects your right to privacy and as such, any information that you provide to us for the purpose of ordering tickets will not be distributed to any third party for any purpose other than processing your order. Read our full privacy policy here.

Yes, the Mystery Spot ordering process uses the latest security technology to make sure that your personal information stays safe.

The Mystery Spot gift store sells snacks, sodas, coffee and tea. On weekends and holidays the Mystery Spot Canteen is open. Their menu includes hot dogs, nachos and ice cream as well as vegetarian selections.

The Mystery Spot may offer discounted rates to some groups/organizations during weekdays, and only if you book at least one entire tour. Please fill out the field trip inquiry form, and someone from the office will contact you directly!

You should plan on arriving 30 minutes early.

If you are going to be late please call our ticket booth at your earliest opportunity (831) 423-8897, to let us know so that we can change your reservation time. If you cannot call in advance and you arrive after your scheduled tour time we will do our best to accommodate you based on availability of tour times.

Unfortunately, we do not allow family pets inside the Mystery Spot gates. But we do allow family pets on our hiking trail and parking lot area.

Are service animals allowed at the Mystery Spot?

Yes, all service animals are allowed at the Mystery Spot.

The Mystery Spot is outside the Jump Bike service zone. If you lock your Jump Bike at the Mystery Spot, you will not be able to unlock your bike because there is no WIFI at the Mystery Spot. There will be a $25.00 out of zone fee once you lock your bike at the Mystery Spot.

If you decide to Jump bike to the Mystery Spot do not lock your bike, please ask an employee where you can store your bike during your tour. That way, you can avoid the out of zone fee. The meter on your bike will continue to run. But, you save your self a $25.00 dollar out of the zone fee per bike.