Guidebook for Eureka
Parks & Nature
Prairie Creek has 75 miles of hiking trails through the redwoods. We recommend taking a walk through Fern Canyon, which was used as a backdrop for the movie Jurassic Park. If you go, be sure to keep an eye out for the herds of Roosevelt Elk that graze in the meadows!
87 locals recommend
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyPrairie Creek has 75 miles of hiking trails through the redwoods. We recommend taking a walk through Fern Canyon, which was used as a backdrop for the movie Jurassic Park. If you go, be sure to keep an eye out for the herds of Roosevelt Elk that graze in the meadows!
Visit Redwood National Park for the giant Redwoods, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of the ocean!
93 locals recommend
Redwood National and State Parks
Visit Redwood National Park for the giant Redwoods, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of the ocean!
Food Scene
Renata's makes incredible sweet and savory crepes! They also offer gluten-free crepes and vegan soups for those with dietary restrictions. It's the perfect place to go for brunch.
63 locals recommend
Renata's Creperie
1030 G StRenata's makes incredible sweet and savory crepes! They also offer gluten-free crepes and vegan soups for those with dietary restrictions. It's the perfect place to go for brunch.
BitterSweet offers delicious pies from Slice of Humboldt Pie as well as cider from The Local Cider Bar. We love the outside garden area on warmer evenings!
36 locals recommend
Slice Of Humboldt Pie
828 I StBitterSweet offers delicious pies from Slice of Humboldt Pie as well as cider from The Local Cider Bar. We love the outside garden area on warmer evenings!
Scoop always has amazing ice cream in unique flavors like Vanilla Almond Rose, Orange Cardamom, and Honey Waffle. They also offer sorbets and a non-dairy flavor.
24 locals recommend
Arcata Scoop
1068 I StScoop always has amazing ice cream in unique flavors like Vanilla Almond Rose, Orange Cardamom, and Honey Waffle. They also offer sorbets and a non-dairy flavor.
Sightseeing
Old Town is full of preserved and restored buildings from the Victorian era that house unique shops, restaurants, and galleries!
66 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town is full of preserved and restored buildings from the Victorian era that house unique shops, restaurants, and galleries!