Downtown Eureka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Morning light shines historic downtown Eureka, California, USA.
The Ingomar Club is a private club in Eureka, California that owns and is based in the Carson Mansion, one of the most notable examples of Victorian architecture in the United States
An exemplary painted lady.  Lots more all around this extreme NorCal locale.
On these brooding winter days the colors of the Carter House pop.
Sekoya is a small plant shop with succulents, cacti, and various indoor plants. The displays are nice and a small workstation is available to pot plants.

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Our pick of the best Downtown Eureka Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

3 out of 5
232 W 5th St Eureka CA
The price is AU$208 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$208
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The Oasis, the common outdoor area where the hot tub and social areas are located was simply exquisite, far exceeding expectations. Our overnight stay was not simply comfortable, but enjoyable which was an unexpected pleasure for an overnight stay on the road. We highly recommend. The free limousine ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The Snoozzz Inn

The Snoozzz Inn

2.5 out of 5
1630 4th St Eureka CA
Stay at this hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
The room was relatively clean, the parking lot was surrounded by chain link fence and no one was at the front desk when I arrived and not when I left. The motel took my credit card for a potential $200 charge for damages. My room was on the outside of the property and the double pane window had been ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Snoozzz Inn
Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

2.5 out of 5
1209 4th St Eureka CA
The price is AU$123 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$123
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (197 reviews)
basic and sufficient

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka
Carter House Inns

Carter House Inns

3.5 out of 5
301 L St Eureka CA
The price is AU$261 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$261
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (924 reviews)
Terrific breakfast, helpful staff.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Carter House Inns
Red Lion Hotel Eureka

Red Lion Hotel Eureka

3 out of 5
1929 4th St Eureka CA
The price is AU$168 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$168
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
This is one of the better spots to stay in Eureka. We were there for just a real quick overnight, but it was a nice hotel, clean, safe and perfect. We will be going back.!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Red Lion Hotel Eureka
Studio 6 Eureka, CA – Old Town

Studio 6 Eureka, CA – Old Town

2 out of 5
129 4th St Eureka CA
The price is AU$120 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$120
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eureka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (252 reviews)
I paid a non-refundable charge for a room in this motel. I had had a wonderful experience at a Studio 6 in Buttonwillow, so it was a shock to see the area around this Studio 6 -- the area was rundown, dirty, and unsafe. The lobby door was licked to keep the street people out. The exterior of the ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Studio 6 Eureka, CA – Old Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Eureka

The Carson  Mansion in Old Town, Eureka, California.

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.

Old Town Eureka
Fallen redwood tree at Trail of 100 Giants in Sequoia National Forest

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.

Greenside Park
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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.

Freshwater


Downtown Eureka Travel Guide

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