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Overview
Eureka is a charming coastal city located in Humboldt County, California, in the United States. Surrounded by beautiful redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, Eureka offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historic architecture, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. The city is known for its Victorian-era old town, filled with well-preserved buildings and charming shops and galleries. Eureka is also home to numerous parks, including the famous Sequoia Park, which features ancient redwoods and a zoo. With its scenic beauty and rich history, Eureka is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and art appreciators alike.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Eureka is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is mild and sunny. This is the ideal time for outdoor activities and exploring the parks and beaches. However, Eureka's coastal location causes its weather to be unpredictable, so it's advisable to bring layered clothing and be prepared for occasional rain and fog throughout the year.
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Reasons to Visit
Visitors should come to Eureka to experience the stunning natural surroundings and explore the city's fascinating history. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife spotting. The beautifully preserved Victorian architecture and historic landmarks in Eureka's old town are also worth exploring. Additionally, Eureka is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous art galleries, theaters, and festivals throughout the year.
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Nearby Attractions
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Sequoia Park
Sequoia Park is a stunning natural oasis located in Eureka. It is home to ancient coastal redwoods, some of which are over 300 feet tall. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, picnic areas, and a beautiful zoo featuring a variety of animals.
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Old Town Eureka
Old Town Eureka is a historic district that showcases well-preserved Victorian-era buildings. It offers a unique shopping and dining experience with its charming shops, art galleries, and local restaurants. Visitors can also take a guided tour to learn about the area's rich history.
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Lost Coast Trail
The Lost Coast Trail is a scenic hiking trail that stretches along the rugged coastline near Eureka. It offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, towering cliffs, and untouched wilderness. It is a popular destination for avid hikers and nature lovers.
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
The Morris Graves Museum of Art is a must-visit attraction for art enthusiasts. It features a diverse collection of contemporary and historic artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and photography, showcasing the talent of local and international artists.
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Hotels
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Avenue of the Giants Pepperwood Place (#2)
- Located in Miranda in the California region, Avenue of the Giants Pepperwood Place (#2) has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom Next available price is on .
Avenue of the Giants Pepperwood Place (#2)
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Avenue of the Giants River View Home (#1)
- Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Avenue of the Giants River View Home (#1) is located in Miranda. This property offers access to a balcony, a pool table, free private parking and Next available price is on .
Avenue of the Giants River View Home (#1)
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Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combination Next available price is 189.05 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
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Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is availabl Next available price is 228.85 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
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Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay
- Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you Next available price is 123.73 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay
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Comfort Inn Eureka
- Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable program Next available price is 141.54 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Comfort Inn Eureka
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Contemporary House with Ocean View Decks
- Set in Shelter Cove and only 2 km from Black Sands Beach, Contemporary House with Ocean View Decks offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can benefit from Next available price is on .
Contemporary House with Ocean View Decks
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Crescent Beach Motel
- Located directly on the beach, this motel offers guest rooms with ocean views and free Wi-Fi. Ocean World is 2 km away. Free parking is available.
A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each heated ro Next available price is on .
Crescent Beach Motel
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Days Inn by Wyndham Eureka CA
- Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps yo Next available price is on .
Days Inn by Wyndham Eureka CA
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Deluxe Suite w Kitchen at the Black Sands Inn
- Set in Shelter Cove in the California region, Deluxe Suite w Kitchen at the Black Sands Inn offers accommodation with free private parking.
The accommodation is non-smoking.
The nearest airport is A Next available price is on .
Deluxe Suite w Kitchen at the Black Sands Inn
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Discovery Inn - Eureka
- Located less than 1 mile from Bayshore Mall, this pet-friendly motel features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV. On-site guest laundry is also offered.
A microwave and coffee maker a Next available price is on .
Discovery Inn - Eureka
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Elk Meadow Cabins 17A Gold Rush Suite
- Elk Meadow Cabins 17A Gold Rush Suite is set in Orick. There is parking on-site and the property features an electric vehicle charging station.
With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a fl Next available price is on .
Elk Meadow Cabins 17A Gold Rush Suite
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Elk Meadow Cabins 17B Gold Rush - Single Room
- Elk Meadow Cabins 17B Gold Rush - Single Room is located in Orick. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.
The accommodation is non-smoking.
The nearest Next available price is on .
Elk Meadow Cabins 17B Gold Rush - Single Room
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Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- Make yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries Next available price is 180.83 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Get away in the Redwoods
- A recently renovated apartment, Get away in the Redwoods offers accommodation in Crescent City. This property offers access to a patio, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is al Next available price is on .
Get away in the Redwoods
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Glamping in the Redwoods
- Glamping in the Redwoods is a recently renovated luxury tent in Garberville, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and Next available price is on .
Glamping in the Redwoods
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Hiouchi Motel
- Hiouchi Motel features free WiFi and views of mountain in Crescent City. There is a restaurant serving American cuisine, and free private parking is available.
At the motel each room is equipped with Next available price is on .
Hiouchi Motel
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 46-inch LCD televisions with digital pro Next available price is 208.23 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka, an IHG Hotel
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Hydrangea Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Next available price is on .
Hydrangea Inn
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Incredible Ocean View, Oceanfront! by OceanviewHotTubs Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station
- Featuring sea views, Incredible Ocean View, Oceanfront! by OceanviewHotTubs Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station features accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 500 metres from Bla Next available price is on .
Incredible Ocean View, Oceanfront! by OceanviewHotTubs Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station
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Johnston's Motel
- Johnston's Motel is located in Garberville. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.
The motel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, Next available price is on .
Johnston's Motel
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Lost Whale Inn
- Set in Trinidad, just 31 km from Humboldt State University, Lost Whale Inn offers beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. Built in 1989, the property inc Next available price is on .
Lost Whale Inn
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Mckinleyville Farm House
- Boasting a spa bath, Mckinleyville Farm House is set in McKinleyville. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9.1 km fr Next available price is on .
Mckinleyville Farm House
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Modern Farmhouse Wooded Hide Away
- Situated in McKinleyville and only 10 km from Humboldt State University, Modern Farmhouse Wooded Hide Away features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This guest hous Next available price is on .
Modern Farmhouse Wooded Hide Away
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Newly Remodeled Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn
- Set in Shelter Cove in the California region, Newly Remodeled Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn offers accommodation with free private parking.
The accommodation is non-smoking.
The neare Next available price is on .
Newly Remodeled Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn
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Oceanfront Deluxe Suite at the Black Sands Inn
- Situated in Shelter Cove in the California region, Oceanfront Deluxe Suite at the Black Sands Inn offers accommodation with free private parking. This apartment has a garden.
With free WiFi, this 2-b Next available price is on .
Oceanfront Deluxe Suite at the Black Sands Inn
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Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn
- Situated in Shelter Cove in the California region, Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment provides a garden.
The a Next available price is on .
Oceanfront Mini Suite at the Black Sands Inn
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Pinc Lady Mansion
- Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bath Next available price is on .
Pinc Lady Mansion
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Redwood forest
- Located in Crescent City in the California region, Redwood forest features a balcony. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides Next available price is on .
Redwood forest
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Sea Drift Inn
- Set in Eureka, California region, Sea Drift Inn is situated 12 km from Humboldt State University. With a terrace, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroo Next available price is on .
Sea Drift Inn
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Shelter Cove Brand New Beautiful Ocean View Home
- Situated in Shelter Cove, within 2.6 km of Black Sands Beach, Shelter Cove Brand New Beautiful Ocean View Home offers accommodation with air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a b Next available price is on .
Shelter Cove Brand New Beautiful Ocean View Home
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Spectacular Ocean View Penthouse by OceanviewHotTubs Oceanfront! Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station
- Featuring sea views, Spectacular Ocean View Penthouse by OceanviewHotTubs Oceanfront! Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station offers accommodation with a private beach area and a balcony, around 500 metres Next available price is on .
Spectacular Ocean View Penthouse by OceanviewHotTubs Oceanfront! Shelter Cove, CA Tesla EV station
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Sunset Sanctuary
- Sunset Sanctuary has a patio and is set in Crescent City, within just a few steps of Battery Point Beach and 800 metres of Pebble Beach. It is located 2.9 km from Crescent City Harbor Beach and provid Next available price is on .
Sunset Sanctuary
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Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka
- Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for Next available price is 96.62 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka
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The Castle Inn of the Lost Coast
- Situated in Shelter Cove, 1.2 km from Black Sands Beach, The Castle Inn of the Lost Coast features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. The inn provid Next available price is on .
The Castle Inn of the Lost Coast
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The Front Porch Hidden Oasis
- Located in Arcata and with Humboldt State University reachable within 1.9 km, The Front Porch Hidden Oasis provides express check-in and check-out, rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a garden. The inn f Next available price is on .
The Front Porch Hidden Oasis
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The Groves at Redway Beach - Craftsman
- The Groves at Redway Beach - Craftsman is situated in Redway. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
The spacious holiday home features 2 separate bedr Next available price is on .
The Groves at Redway Beach - Craftsman
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The Inn at 2nd & C
- Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually furnished guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to Next available price is on .
The Inn at 2nd & C
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Travelodge by Wyndham Eureka
- Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entert Next available price is 103.46 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Travelodge by Wyndham Eureka
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Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel
- Set in Trinidad, 1.5 km from Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a tennis court. The accommodation provides free shu Next available price is on .
Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel