Location: Eureka
Top Things to do in Eureka
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Eureka, California (CA)
Discover the best top things to do in Eureka, United States including Redwood Highway, Clarke Historical Museum, Humboldt Bay, Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park, Sequoia Park Zoo, Lost Coast Trail, Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise - Madaket, Sequoia Park Garden, Humboldt Botanical Garden, Headwaters Forest Reserve.
Restaurants in Eureka
1. Redwood Highway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 820 reviews
Reviewed By SailorSuzan - Seattle, United States
I recommend visiting a 'visitor's center' for the Redwood National Park to get an overview of the collection of land parcels that make up the Redwood National and State Parks so that you can appreciate what's left of the giant redwoods. Even along US Highway 101, there are easy on/off to enjoy glimpse of some great groves. Remember there is only 4% of the original forest left - hence the collection of small parcels, but still incredible.
2. Clarke Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
A museum specializing in Humboldt County history with numerous Native American artifacts.
Reviewed By Humboldt101
This building was absolutely beautiful and filled with amazing items to browse and learn more about Humboldt County, the rich Native American history of the area, and was staffed by friendly and helpful employees. The location was right in the middle of downtown which made it great for walkability and to be near many of the local attractions and restaurants.
3. Humboldt Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By mrancer
A great outdoor choice with opportunities for beach walking, wildlife viewing and great scenery. The overlook where the Mad River empties into the Bay is wonderful
4. Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Fully functioning victorian job shop specializing in custom woodworking and custom millwork. Producers of fine architectural details for houses around the world. Masters of historic reproductions, including work for two governor's mansions, several historic cathedrals, and two presidents. Open for tours, year round.
5. Sequoia Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By NekoCat - Franklin, United States
Small zoo with very nice facilities, super clean and a fun variety of animals. Highlights; red panda, gibbon, river otters (adorable), red ibis, bald eagles and the most pristine captive flamingos I’ve ever seen. For $10 well worth stopping by for an hour or so.
6. Lost Coast Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By ScottM3845
The drive certainly is difficult and long, the hiking arduous and not for the faint of heart. The scenery, the wildlife, the surf, the creeks, the camping, the night sky, the company, the whole experience, is one I will look back on as one of the best in my life. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience, an extra day, if you can. Talk with or reference someone who has done the trip previously and use their suggestions for a wonderful journey into Northern California’s truly wild Lost Coast. The questions below don’t really apply...give yourself 4 or 5 days.
7. Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise - Madaket
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Aboard the Motor Vessel Madaket, a 1910 passenger ferry in operation as a harbor cruise vessel since 1972. Madaket is the oldest passenger vessel in continuous service in the United States. Seasonal cruises depart Mid-May to the first week of October. Offering bay cruises: 75-minute narrated cruises and 1 hour non-narrated Cocktail Cruises
8. Sequoia Park Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By spiderfacekate - Eureka, United States
Easily accessible to walk, hike, drive, or picnic. Just a few hundred feet into Sequoia Park, you'll feel like you're deep within a spectacular primeval forest. Close nearby is a park, zoo, and other attractions.
9. Humboldt Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 871kermitb - Sacramento, United States
Beautiful and well maintained garden on the campus of College of the Redwoods. Reasonable admission fee. Plants available for sale in the greenhouse.
10. Headwaters Forest Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By bremd10 - Sacramento, United States
There’s a two mile round trip paved trail. There are other trails through the woods too. There was an old logging camp there around 1900 that left and over time the forest took over and there are only a couple things remaining from the camp; foundation of a house and a large barn.
