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

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 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

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$909
per adult
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

NZ$148
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$916
per adult
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
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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! (120 reviews)
Stay in history
"This place is amazing! The history and beauty of the original architecture is stunning while the modern conforts indulge. Comfy beds and homey vibe"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 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$753 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$753
2 July - 3 July
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
Bear River Casino Resort
Bear River Casino Resort
3.5 out of 5
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$286
29 June - 30 June
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a bit noisy with work activities outside of our 1st floor window."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Bear River Casino Resort
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$364 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$364
29 June - 30 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
2 out of 5
1934 Broadway, Eureka, CA
The price is NZ$177 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$177
29 June - 30 June
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Rooms are updated nicely and our stay was quiet and restful"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
The Redwood Riverwalk, A Boutique Hotel
The Redwood Riverwalk, A Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
1859 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA
The price is NZ$195 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$195
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Just to rest and sleep
"OK . Just a bit noisy ."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

The Redwood Riverwalk, A Boutique Hotel
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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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