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
"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
Bear River Casino Resort
"Great stay on our visit to Redwood NP."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"The room as good for a couple of nights nothing fancy, but it was clean and the staff was very nice."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Everything about this room was amazing! Beautiful historic hotel kept up with great care. Very comfortable beds with upgraded rooms keeping original charm. Very helpful staff and close to downtown events and the harbor. Loved our stay!"
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
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
"Safe, convenient location. Comfortable rooms. Decent breakfast."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Freshwater
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.
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.
