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 very clean and the staff was great. When we arrived the office was closed and we had to wait to check in and get our room. When making our reservation we requested handicap accommodations. We were told when checking in that it was. It wasn't! The coffee maker didn't work, the television ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"Clean rooms, updated , friendly staff, very accommodating"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Appreciated the daily housekeeping service, comfortable beds and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Very loud, little to no sound proofing. Don't expect to get any sleep. Way overpriced for a motel 6 experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Fresh breakfast and safe environment."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Room was very clean- bathroom and beds. Rest of the room was fair. Door didn’t have full weather stripping so had a draft thru it."
Reviewed on 18 May 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.
