Old Town Eureka Travel Guide

Eureka

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

Things to do

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

£118
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Eureka

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"The property was historic and the bed may have been the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Pinc Lady Mansion
2 bedroom Waterfront Victorian Apartment

2 bedroom Waterfront Victorian Apartment

2 out of 5
Eureka, CA
The price is £379 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£379
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Eureka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. 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, CA
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Eureka. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. 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 £72 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£72
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eureka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"I was lucky to get the last handicapped room, but I was not able to park in front of it. First I parked quite a distance away as there was no available parking by my room. So, I walked next door to eat dinner hoping that somebody would pull out once I was done. My room was 102 but the parking space ..."

Reviewed on 5 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 £146 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£146
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Loleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Great staff
"Great staff with great customer service. Family friendly."

Reviewed on 3 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 £152 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£152
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice property. It was quiet and clean. The pool and spa area was beautiful. There was free limo service to area restaurants."

Reviewed on 2 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(2 area reviews)

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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