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
"The room was nicely kept, clean, updated. Had everything we could have needed. We had to check in after hours and therefore had to wait about 5-10mins for someone to drive over to check us in. Staff was very friendly and even house keeping asked how our stay was. Only complaint was the ice machine ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"The welcome staff couldn't have been nicer. The staff monitoring the pool and breakfast area kept the place looking absolutely great. very nice amenity!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"I paid much more than my itinerary when I checked in. Still don't understand why. Staff and service were great. We did enjoy the stay overall. Room was clean and very comfortable."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Don’t let humble exterior turn you away. It was the cleanest room we stayed in on our trip. Everything was great. Excellent location, helpful staff. Great motel for a price!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"The room was really nice."
Reviewed on 4 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.
