Freshwater Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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!
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour

AU$244
per adult
Eureka: Histories and Street Art Tour
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included

AU$843
per adult
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
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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
The price is AU$300 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$300
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Sadly our room did not hand soap or Kleenex."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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$148 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$148
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Don’t let the outside fool you…rooms were cleans and newly renovated."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

3 out of 5
232 W 5th St, Eureka, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$312 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$312
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay it was really relaxing. It was a very wide huge variety for breakfast included which was very nice. I really enjoyed the hot tub and the limo that they have available for you as well. Overall really great experience."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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$260 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$260
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"Great place for an overnight in Eureka. Very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Snoozzz Inn
Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

3 out of 5
1209 4th St, Eureka, CA
The price is AU$181 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$181
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are ...
7.2/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"Friendly Staff.!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

2.5 out of 5
815 West Wabash Ave, Eureka, CA
The price is AU$302 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$302
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eureka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful except the bed was too hard and uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG
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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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