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Popular places to visit

Sequoia Park Garden

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.

Sequoia Park Garden
Carson Mansion

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.

Carson Mansion

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.

Sequoia Park Zoo

Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters during your travels in Eureka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters

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.

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

If St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Eureka.

St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

Activities

Eureka Scavenger Hunt: From Wood To Wonder!

Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Eureka Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

AU$841
per adult
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

AU$243
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
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Our pick of the best Freshwater Hotel Deals

Bear River Casino Resort

Bear River Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Loleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Non valley room we had in the back had parking lot (which is understandable) but also homes on the back property with a lot of junk out front."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Bear River Casino Resort
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

2 out of 5
1934 Broadway, Eureka, CA
The price is AU$146 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$146
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Great bang for the buck but the wifi was down"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
Best Western Arcata Inn

Best Western Arcata Inn

2.5 out of 5
4827 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA
The price is AU$217 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$217
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arcata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It was a great experience, from checking in to check out. No issues. All staff kind and professional. Facilities clean, room was spacious and had everything we needed. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Best Western Arcata Inn
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Casino Way, PO Box 1128, Blue Lake, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$275
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Blue Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Modern and spacious room."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
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$245 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$245
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"They have a beautiful pool area with plenty of lounge chairs. Breakfast was also great. The room wasn’t too spacious, but it has a big separate sink area outside of shower/toilet. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The Snoozzz Inn

The Snoozzz Inn

2.5 out of 5
1630 4th St, Eureka, CA
The price is AU$229 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$229
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Great place. Very appealing lighting and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Snoozzz Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Freshwater

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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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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.

Old Town Eureka
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Downtown Eureka

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Eureka

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