Freshwater Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
"The room was nicely kept, clean, updated. Had everything we could have needed. We had to check in after hours and therefore had to wait about 5-10mins for someone to drive over to check us in. Staff was very friendly and even house keeping asked how our stay was. Only complaint was the ice machine ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"good to"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"I paid much more than my itinerary when I checked in. Still don't understand why. Staff and service were great. We did enjoy the stay overall. Room was clean and very comfortable."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Room was simple but clean. A great value."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Freshwater
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.
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.
