Freshwater Travel Guide
Eureka
Visit Freshwater
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 nice staff! Very responsive cute little place to stay!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean rooms and well maintained considering the age of the hotel"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"No one in the office to check us in when we arrived. When finally arrived not very friendly."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"The staff were polite and professional. The hotel was clean and felt very safe. Got the voucher for breakfast and it was very good. Enjoyed playing the casino and appreciated the free play that we earned."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Okay room surprisingly considering the outside environment"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Friendly staff! Chris, Ryan and Selena were amazing. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Our daughter enjoyed the heated pool and we all enjoyed the hot tub. Waffles and coffee were great from the continental breakfast. Limo service to get to your restaurant for dinner and they pick you up afterwards. ..."
Reviewed on 20 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.
