Old Town Eureka Travel Guide
Eureka
Visit Old Town Eureka
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.
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.
Humboldt Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Humboldt Cultural Center during your stay in Eureka. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Old Town Eureka
Pinc Lady Mansion
"We arrived at 3:20 pm for a 4:00 pm check in. The hostess was extremely rude and informed us she was the only one working and we had arrived too soon Most of the property is closed off. Only the kitchen and guest rooms were accessible. There was no sense of experiencing a Victorian home Towels and ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Hotel was well maintained and reasonably priced. Located within walking distance to old town. Would definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Great location"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Clean, great free hot breakfast and would stay again."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Excellent bed but not enough pillows for 2. Nice resolution t v and quiet effective air conditioning. Simple but well thought out accommodation."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
