Old Town Eureka Travel Guide
Eureka
Visit Old Town Eureka
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Humboldt Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Humboldt Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Humboldt Hill. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Humboldt Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Humboldt Cultural Center during your stay in Eureka. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Top hotels in Old Town Eureka
Pinc Lady Mansion
Fun old Victorian
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
We've stayed here twice now and both times the staff were great, they were friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and spacious. This hotel is conveniently located right on Hwy 101 so it's easy to find and parking is straightforward. It's also family friendly with a separate pool for the littles. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Good breakfast included every day. Nice Christmas decorations. Quiet location.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Clean room. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
We enjoyed our stay although we only stayed the night casino was clean but did not get enough play time since we had to leave early. Stay was good for the price
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
For the price, The Snoozzz Inn was phenomenal! A very modern feel and the location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Eureka
Downtown Eureka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
