Old Town Eureka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Brian Poillot
Photo by Brian Poillot
Photo by Shannon Willitts
Photo by Shannon Willitts
Photo by Shannon Willitts
Photo by Shannon Willitts

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

Clarke Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Clarke Historical Museum during your travels in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Clarke Historical Museum

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

Activities

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
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

NZ$264
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Eureka Hotel Deals

Pinc Lady Mansion

Pinc Lady Mansion

3 out of 5
202 M St, Eureka, CA
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Checking in the owner gives you a tour and provides the history of the property and the area around the property. She is an excellent host. The rooms are clean and comfortable. If you like historic mansions this is an opportunity to stay the night on one. The owner is also looking to open a restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

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Pinc Lady Mansion
2 bedroom Waterfront Victorian Apartment

2 bedroom Waterfront Victorian Apartment

2 out of 5
Eureka
The price is NZ$823 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$823
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Clarke Historical Museum and North Coast ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
If I could step back in time!
"I would step into this marvelous apartment- if I could step back in time! I was amazed at how beautiful and all the attention to detail. Perfect wall paper, Oriental carpets and so much more. A bit of a backstory. I made another reservation on VRBO and that other owner cancelled (shame on you Margo.). ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

2 bedroom Waterfront Victorian Apartment
Bay Breeze across from Waterfront

Bay Breeze across from Waterfront

4 out of 5
Eureka
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Eureka. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Clarke Historical Museum and North Coast Repertory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"It was clean, very well supplied with things people actually use. Lots of space to be comfortable. Great location to the older historic downtown and harbor areas, excellent proximity to bike/walking trails. Pretty perfect. Only downside was the building is turned the wrong way so you get ZERO view. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

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Bay Breeze across from Waterfront
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

2 out of 5
1934 Broadway, Eureka, CA
The price is NZ$178 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$178
3 Sept - 4 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Motel 6 Eureka is consistently good and no hassels with animals. Neighborhood is quiet and nobody bothers you when walking pets at night."

Reviewed on 13 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$324 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$324
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! (1,012 reviews)
Worth the drive
"Friendly staff, clean hotel, dining and casino areas. Dining room service and price was outstanding!"

Reviewed on 11 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$321 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$321
14 Sept - 15 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
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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Freshwater

Freshwater might not have many top sights, but Sequoia Park Garden and Sequoia Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Freshwater

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