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
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
The Snoozzz Inn
Super clean and newly remodeled little gem in Eureka! We unexpectedly needed to stay in town and were so glad to have found availability at the Snoozzz. The staff were very friendly and helpful too. Hot showers and close to everything, it was great. We will come back!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka
Excellent customer service from staff - David at the check in was very helpful and quick to respond to an issue I needed assistance with.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka
basic and sufficient
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Studio 6 Eureka, CA – Old Town
The motel is in a rough part of town. That felt too edgy and potentially unsafe for us. The room was clean but there were gaps along the door’s edge and you could hear everyone’s coming and goings outside the walkway. Tough looking characters around the block and even other clients. It was bright ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Carter House Inns
Carter House is exceptional on all levels!!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
