Downtown Eureka Travel Guide
Eureka





Visit Downtown 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.
Morris Graves Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Morris Graves Museum of Art during your travels in Eureka. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
North Coast Repertory Theatre
You can make plans for a show at North Coast Repertory Theatre during your stay in Eureka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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 Downtown Eureka

The Snoozzz Inn
"First want to start with the front desk lady was great! She had little coloring books set for kids and gave us one. Super kind. Last day we were there, I always strip the bed sheets. When I did I found bugs. I called and spoke to someone they expressed concern and offered compensation. A day later, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"We enjoyed the Oasis area in the evening and morning breakfast time. We found an outdoor store with lots of fun things to buy across the street. It was a bit noisy from the traffic on 101, but that is to be expected with as many lanes that are there and the speed limit. Also, it was just a short ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka
"Clean Friendly staff Close to old town"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka
"Friendly staff, room was clean and well kept. Enjoyed having 3 beds so no one had to share."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Carter House Inns
"Excellent evening staff checking us in and excellent server handling both the bar and the dinner tables. Dinner was excellent. Breakfast was very good. Again, the staff were all very good and attentive and helpful. The only thing that I would have liked was to have screens on the windows which would ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Red Lion Hotel Eureka
"Place is really run down and needs a serious make over. We were orginally offered a room that had a sliding glass door with no way to lock it. It looked like it had been slopply rigged by slightly welding a metal dish towel are."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Eureka

Old Town Eureka
Unique features of Old Town Eureka include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Clarke Historical Museum or Humboldt Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.

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.




