Old Town Eureka Travel Guide
Eureka
Visit Old Town Eureka
Popular places to visit
Clarke Historical Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Clarke Historical Museum during your travels in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Old Town Eureka
Pinc Lady Mansion
Look like a great place to stay, we just have some health issues needed a bathroom in our room and management was gracious enough to let us out of the contract.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Eureka
Downtown Eureka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Freshwater
Freshwater might not have many top sights, but Sequoia Park Garden and Sequoia Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
