Freshwater Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Freshwater
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.
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.
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.
Bayshore Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bayshore Mall during your stay in Eureka. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Our pick of the best Freshwater Hotel Deals
Redwood haven - ocean, redwoods and rivers nearby
The house is very spacious and well stocked, our host was friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
Clean and comfortable! Great shower and nice quality towels. Helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
Needs better amenities. Liked the hotel. Over priced for a Casino hotel. I would rather spend money on slots and tables than 175.00 on a one night stay. Most casino hotels I’ve stayed were under 100.00 and are more driven to gambling.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The hotel was very nice and clean, the pool and hottub was very nice, and the breakfast was amazing! Ill definitely be back.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Property is clean and reasonably up to date. Location is rural, out of town but close by, and therefore quiet and peaceful. It is attached to a Casino, awesome if you like that, but adequately separated if you don’t. A bar and limited restaurant are in the hotel area, with additional bar and small ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Worst hotel experience in a long time. Avoid. This place is essentially a dog hotel — every room smells like it, furniture is damaged, and there’s zero separation for guests without pets. The front desk computer was down at 10PM, turning check-in into a disaster. The young employee was completely ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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
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.
