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Eureka, Ca. Things to do, see, and eat
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items This is a list of my favorite things to do, eat, and see while in Eureka, California. From historic buildings, to redwood forests, to delicious food, these are my top picks
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Nearby Attractions
Wonderful nearby attractions that you shouldn't miss if you are in the area
A beautiful building originally built by a local lumber industry baron between 1884-1885. Now a private club, but a must see if you are in Eureka, Ca.
Carson Mansion - Ingomar Club
A beautiful historic Inn built in 1922 with a deep history. Built to coincide with the opening of the Redwood Highway and constructed entirely of redwood, it's the largest Redwood structure in the world. Many famous people have stayed here: Walt Disn...
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham - Booking.com
A beautiful pink mansion built in 1889 during the height of the logging industry by the same man that built the Caston Mansion, William Carson. Located across the street from the Carson Mansion, the Pink Lady, was built as a wedding gift for William ...
Pinc Lady Mansion
A beautiful skywalk network up in the Redwood trees. Accessible through the zoo. A large section of this is handicapped accessible, except the suspension bridges, and you can reach a height of 165 feet above the ground while you enjoy the Redwood tre...
Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo
A unique location with some great trails and attractions. Lots of amazing unique trees, a skywalk, a gondola ride to the top of the mountain, and a very tall suprise statue in the parking lot that you need to see. There is an observation deck that ha...
Trees of Mystery
A truly amazing location with beautiful walkways and trails. From the top you get a beautiful view of humboldt bay on a clear day. One of my favorite features is the earth sculpture that has combined features of a ziggurat and a labyrinth. There are ...
Humboldt Botanical Garden
A beautiful location with trails, a visitor center, and abundant wildlife. I like to stop here every now and then when I pass by it and take a walk on the trails. It's very peaceful and very walkable for most people.
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
A nice public park in Eureka that has redwood trees, a duck pond, trails, and a play area for kids. It's also next to the zoo and skywalk
Sequoia Park
A beautiful zoo near the redwoods. See otters, monkeys, bears, etc. There is a water tunnel for people to crawl through, there is a Cafe and gift shop, there is an aviary, and of course the skywalk. From inside the barnyard you can even see volunteer...
Sequoia Park Zoo
A network of trail connections that go around humboldt bay for pleasant walks
Humboldt Bay Trail | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website
This national park is huge and contains some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. There so many trails to explore and campgrounds. There are several visitor centers.
Redwood National and State Parks
A beautiful scenic trail that goes around an island where the Spanish first erected a cross after discovering humboldt bay
Trinidad Head/Tsurai Loop, California
Avery unique sculpture garden preserved in historic downtown Eureka
sculpture garden — Romano Gabriel
A unique canyon with walls covered by ferns. A bit of a drive from town. But worth it uf you are in the area anyway. Pro tip: you need a permit from the park to go there.
Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods SP
This is a must see, there is even a historic recreation of a native American village that is used by the tribes
Sue-meg State Park
A hidden and beautiful and vibrant location to relax from spring, to summer, to fall
Sequoia Park Garden
This is one of my favorite bookstores. It has 2 floors of amazing finds and a fortune teller machine outside.
Eureka Books Historic Bookstore
Located in Sumeg State Park near Trinidad, CA. This location is one of my favorite places to take some photography during golden hour. It's also perfect for portrait photography or weddings.
Wedding Rock
A wonderful art museum in the heart of Eureka. This historic building was originally a Carnegie Library before it was an art museum. So many beautiful rotating collections.
Morris Graves Museum of Art
This historical museum has a rotating collection of unique pieces. There is an entire section that emphasizes the local native American culture and another section that shows how life was like in the Victorian era which many of the historic buildings...
Clarke Historical Museum
Events
This is my personal highlight reel of fun events that happen in Eureka
The triathlon of the art world. Teams run human powered vehicles while traversing multiple types of terrain over several days. The water segment of the race happens in Eureka and the finish line is on mainstreet Ferndale. A must see for memorial day...
Kinetic Grand Championship
This music festival includes music and dancing from a lot of different types of music
Redwood Coast Music Festival
This series of outdoor markets in the historic old town district brings vendors and live music with a family friendly atmosphere
Eureka Friday Night Markets
Free art night on the first Saturday of every month. Art studios open up and musicians can be found scattered around the historic district playing music
Arts Alive
If you like Star Wars then you will love the Forest Moon Festival. It celebrates the filming locations of Return of the Jedi and has events spanning 2 counties with the main events in Eureka. There are characters in costume, aliens, and of course dro...
Forest Moon Festival
Places to eat and drink in town
My favorite places to eat in Eureka
Simply the best Italian food I will ever eat
Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant
Delicious food and the
dining experience overlooks the bay.
Humboldt Bay Bistro
Amazing! Try thier pizzas made in thier nice pizza oven
Brick & Fire Bistro
Italian and Japanese food. A great location right on the boardwalk with Teppanyaki tables in the back for some entertainment while you eat
Bayfront Restaurant menu photos - Eureka, California