Freshwater Travel Guide
Eureka
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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.
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.
Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters
Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Eureka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bayshore Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bayshore Mall during your stay in Eureka. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Freshwater
The Snoozzz Inn
"Very new building, all new furniture and appliances, the room was bright and clean and smelled nice. Light! A lot of light in the room, we love bright light! I would call it euro-style hotel, it might not have a chic of the expensive chains, but feels fully functional and fresh. Lily at the front ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Awesome place, extremely comfortable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Was surprised at the property and location. Not as plush as I expected from the pictures. Classic beach hotel and classic beach upkeep. The staff was great. The location was sketch. However the spa was lovely but chilly to get there."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Very clean well maintained motel 6"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"Great place for stay, great staff!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Freshwater
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.
Downtown Eureka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
