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
"No telephone in the room so no way to call for help if emergency or if needing to contact management."
Reviewed on 22 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
"Good value."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great hotel. A lot of historical details but well maintained at the same time. Very walkable to downtown"
Reviewed on 21 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
"This property even though it’s next to an airport, it was quiet & conveniently located next to the highway. The room was clean & comfortable. The breakfast is very basic."
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.
