Freshwater Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Sequoia Park Garden

Sequoia Park Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Sequoia Park Garden, a lovely green space in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sequoia Park Garden
Carson Mansion

Carson Mansion

Learn about the local history of Eureka when you take a trip to Carson Mansion. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Carson Mansion

Sequoia Park Zoo

Visit the animals who call Sequoia Park Zoo home during your travels in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sequoia Park Zoo

Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters during your travels in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

You can find out about the history of Eureka when you stop by Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

If St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Eureka.

St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

Activities

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

NZ$264
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
Eureka Scavenger Hunt: From Wood To Wonder!

Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!

NZ$20
per adult
Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

NZ$914
per adult
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
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Our pick of the best Freshwater Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

2 out of 5
1934 Broadway, Eureka, CA
The price is NZ$161 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$161
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nicer than we thought it would be. Will probably stay again."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
Bear River Casino Resort

Bear River Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA
The price is NZ$326 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$326
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Loleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Bear River Casino Resort
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

3 out of 5
232 W 5th St, Eureka, CA
The price is NZ$339 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$339
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and nice jacuzzi."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Best Western Arcata Inn

Best Western Arcata Inn

2.5 out of 5
4827 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA
The price is NZ$276 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$276
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arcata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Cookies, cookies, cookies"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Best Western Arcata Inn
The Snoozzz Inn

The Snoozzz Inn

2.5 out of 5
1630 4th St, Eureka, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$282 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$282
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
"Great room at a great price. Reception was very warm and friendly; the room was like new after a total restoration. Would have preferred a walk-in shower, but the tub was new and had a curved shower curtain rod for greater space. Parking was convenient and we would go out of our way to stay again. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Snoozzz Inn
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

3 out of 5
3107 Concorde Dr., McKinleyville, CA
The price is NZ$345 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$345
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in McKinleyville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"When we walked in, the lady at the front desk (Bonnie?) was very welcoming and helpful. The room was beautiful and clean. The pool and hot tub and gym were perfect for our family. I used the lovely office area to get some business done on one of the computers. Internet access was easy. Of all the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Freshwater

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Greenside Park

While Greenside Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carson Mansion and Sequoia Park Garden.

Greenside Park
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Old Town Eureka

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Old Town Eureka. You might consider stopping by Clarke Historical Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Eureka
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Downtown Eureka

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Eureka

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