Freshwater Travel Guide
Eureka
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
You can find out about the history of Eureka when you stop by Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.
Blue Ox Millworks
Enjoy the student vibe at Blue Ox Millworks during your stay in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Freshwater
Bear River Casino Resort
Room had a constant humming noise but was clean and comfortable. Staff was very nice, and the food was good.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was clean, staff was courteous and the lobby was STUNNING! My sister and I are history nerds so just wandering around was like being in a museum. Super cool!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Fantastic staff!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Very nice and quite area. Very satisfied with this experience
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
Good Stay!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Old Town Eureka. You might consider stopping by Clarke Historical Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
