Freshwater Travel Guide
Eureka
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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!
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Top hotels in Freshwater
The Snoozzz Inn
Clean, updated room. Must be a somewhat sketchy area: Lots of security fencing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
I have almost nothing but wonderful things to say about my week long stay. I thought upon check in there should be some incentive given to gamble. 10 Match play, free slot plays, SOMETHING. Instead I was given a $10 slot play as I was checking out.... Counterintuitive if you ask me. But overall? ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The hotel is situated in the very noisy part of town. Basically the back of the building of my room was highway 101. The restaurant next to the hotel made it hard to have a parking spot by our building. In addition, one night the restaurant decided to pressure wash their roof and proceeded to do ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
We were pleasantly surprised by this hotel as it seemed older, and we did not have high hopes. It was clean and seemed like they did some updates. The staff, and we spoke with many, because we always have questions, were all outstanding and helpful. The cleaning staff were friendly and helpful. When ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Fun place to stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Worst hotel experience in a long time. Avoid. This place is essentially a dog hotel — every room smells like it, furniture is damaged, and there’s zero separation for guests without pets. The front desk computer was down at 10PM, turning check-in into a disaster. The young employee was completely ...
Reviewed on 4 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.
