Guidebook for Eureka
Food Scene
Delicious sweet and savory crepes, salads, coffee, espresso, and wine. Fun and fabulous decor. It’s cozy and popular. We always take visiting friends and family here for breakfast.
63 locals recommend
Renata's Creperie
1030 G StDelicious sweet and savory crepes, salads, coffee, espresso, and wine. Fun and fabulous decor. It’s cozy and popular. We always take visiting friends and family here for breakfast.
Sushi, sashimi and obento boxes, hot and cold sake and a full bar. Located in the iconic Hotel Arcata on the Arcata Plaza. A local favorite.
32 locals recommend
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
708 9th StSushi, sashimi and obento boxes, hot and cold sake and a full bar. Located in the iconic Hotel Arcata on the Arcata Plaza. A local favorite.
This is a special place, perfect for sunset dining overlooking beautiful Moonstone beach. Plan on taking a walk along the waves before or after dinner where Little River meets the Pacific Ocean.
74 locals recommend
Moonstone Grill
100 Moonstone Beach RdThis is a special place, perfect for sunset dining overlooking beautiful Moonstone beach. Plan on taking a walk along the waves before or after dinner where Little River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Great food and a full bar in a restored building in the heart of Old Town Eureka, just two blocks from the Humboldt Bay boardwalk.
7 locals recommend
Oberon Grill
516 2nd StGreat food and a full bar in a restored building in the heart of Old Town Eureka, just two blocks from the Humboldt Bay boardwalk.
Sit down to a nice meal of fresh local foods and wine, and feel the warmth of the brick oven from whence comes delicious wood-fired pizza.
63 locals recommend
Brick & Fire
1630 F StSit down to a nice meal of fresh local foods and wine, and feel the warmth of the brick oven from whence comes delicious wood-fired pizza.
Seafood without the fuss. On Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay across from Old Town Eureka. Indoor/outdoor seating with a view of the marina, harbor seals and the Carson Mansion.
16 locals recommend
Cafe Marina & Woodley's Bar
601 Startare DriveSeafood without the fuss. On Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay across from Old Town Eureka. Indoor/outdoor seating with a view of the marina, harbor seals and the Carson Mansion.
Cafe Brio
791 G StOrganic bistro with indoor/outdoor seating on the Arcata Plaza.
Local bagels, coffee and baked goods. Located in Old Town Eureka, with a separate location at 1061 I St. Arcata.
24 locals recommend
Los Bagels Co
403 2nd StLocal bagels, coffee and baked goods. Located in Old Town Eureka, with a separate location at 1061 I St. Arcata.
Great food, drink and atmosphere. Local organic produce. Steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Pizza from the wood-fired oven (check out the oven door -- our blacksmith neighbor made it!). Large wine list.
29 locals recommend
Folie Douce
1551 G StGreat food, drink and atmosphere. Local organic produce. Steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Pizza from the wood-fired oven (check out the oven door -- our blacksmith neighbor made it!). Large wine list.
Hard cider on tap with delicious baked goods, including gluten-free options and outside seating.
36 locals recommend
Slice Of Humboldt Pie
828 I StHard cider on tap with delicious baked goods, including gluten-free options and outside seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lunch / Dinner / Happy Hour. Located in the historic Jacoby Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza. Great for a drink and one of their delicious appetizers (we can’t resist the sweet potato fries) or a full-on dinner. Burgers, ribs, salads, steaks, chicken, and good vegetarian options.
56 locals recommend
Plaza Grill
780 7th StLunch / Dinner / Happy Hour. Located in the historic Jacoby Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza. Great for a drink and one of their delicious appetizers (we can’t resist the sweet potato fries) or a full-on dinner. Burgers, ribs, salads, steaks, chicken, and good vegetarian options.
Popular local brewery with full kitchen and good food. Can be on the loud side.
36 locals recommend
Lost Coast Brewery
617 4th StPopular local brewery with full kitchen and good food. Can be on the loud side.
The Alibi
744 9th StNewly expanded bar on the Plaza in Arcata.
Sightseeing
Cruises begin April 16th. Board at the foot of C Street in Old Town Eureka and enjoy a narrated boat tour of Humboldt Bay for a bit of wildlife, history, bird watching and gorgeous coastal views.
This motor vessel used to transport timber workers across the bay, but now houses the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-narrated cocktail cruises also available in the later part of the week. Call or visit the website for tickets. Highly recommended! Bring a jacket in case of a coastal breeze.
29 locals recommend
Madaket Harbor Cruise
1 C StCruises begin April 16th. Board at the foot of C Street in Old Town Eureka and enjoy a narrated boat tour of Humboldt Bay for a bit of wildlife, history, bird watching and gorgeous coastal views.
This motor vessel used to transport timber workers across the bay, but now houses the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-narrated cocktail cruises also available in the later part of the week. Call or visit the website for tickets. Highly recommended! Bring a jacket in case of a coastal breeze.
Entertainment & Activities
Start here for the best part of Eureka. Close to the Clarke Historical Museum, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries, restaurants, locally made chocolate, and ice cream shop, and the boardwalk along Humboldt Bay.
66 locals recommend
Old Town
Start here for the best part of Eureka. Close to the Clarke Historical Museum, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries, restaurants, locally made chocolate, and ice cream shop, and the boardwalk along Humboldt Bay.
Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs. Rent private saunas and hot tubs, and/or enjoy lunch and espresso near the fireplace. Outdoor seating options near outdoor pond among birch and conifer trees.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Mokka
495 J StFinnish Country Sauna and Tubs. Rent private saunas and hot tubs, and/or enjoy lunch and espresso near the fireplace. Outdoor seating options near outdoor pond among birch and conifer trees.
Sight of numerous annual festivals and the weekly Saturday Farmer's Market. Surrounded by restaurants, boutique shops, and near bookstores, movie theaters and music venues.
47 locals recommend
Arcata Plaza
844 H StSight of numerous annual festivals and the weekly Saturday Farmer's Market. Surrounded by restaurants, boutique shops, and near bookstores, movie theaters and music venues.
Visit the oldest building in the United States designed for feature films, newly renovated with comfy seating and offering local drinks and snacks.
60 locals recommend
Minor Theatre
1001 H StVisit the oldest building in the United States designed for feature films, newly renovated with comfy seating and offering local drinks and snacks.
Shopping
New, used, and rare books in a historic building in Old Town, plus vinyl records, postcards, cloth bags, reading lights, etc. Dislaimer: Jen works here!
Eureka Books
426 2nd StNew, used, and rare books in a historic building in Old Town, plus vinyl records, postcards, cloth bags, reading lights, etc. Dislaimer: Jen works here!
People's Records
725 8th StArcata's oldest and largest record store.
The Little Shop of Hers
416 2nd StVintage clothing in Old Town.
Humboldt Chocolate
65 Ericson CtEvery kind of chocolate imaginable, made on site.
Prints, stationary, greeting cards and clothes by a talented local printmaker.
Just My Type Letterpress Paperie
324 F StPrints, stationary, greeting cards and clothes by a talented local printmaker.
Gifts, prints, local pottery and a whole lot more packed into this cute little shop in Old Town.
7 locals recommend
Many Hands Gallery
438 2nd StGifts, prints, local pottery and a whole lot more packed into this cute little shop in Old Town.
Parks & Nature
Walk through the dunes to the beach. Great place to let your dog off-leash to run along the surf. Horse trails as well as hiking paths through the dunes, so horse encounters possible. Grab some deli food from Wildberries or the Arcata Co-op for a picnic on the beach.
7 locals recommend
Ma-le'l Dunes, North
Walk through the dunes to the beach. Great place to let your dog off-leash to run along the surf. Horse trails as well as hiking paths through the dunes, so horse encounters possible. Grab some deli food from Wildberries or the Arcata Co-op for a picnic on the beach.
Highly recommend! Nice trails for walking, jogging, dog walking, and birdwatching among ponds, wetlands and Humboldt Bay. Dogs on leash only; poop bags available.
48 locals recommend
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
569 S G StHighly recommend! Nice trails for walking, jogging, dog walking, and birdwatching among ponds, wetlands and Humboldt Bay. Dogs on leash only; poop bags available.
Hiking trails through the ancient redwoods, from easy to strenuous. It's an easy day trip up the coast from the loft.
87 locals recommend
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyHiking trails through the ancient redwoods, from easy to strenuous. It's an easy day trip up the coast from the loft.
"The one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumeg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist. "
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point Dr"The one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumeg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist. "
Arts & Culture
Humboldt County history on display, including a large room dedicated to Native American history, art and basket weaving.
26 locals recommend
Clarke Historical Museum
240 E StHumboldt County history on display, including a large room dedicated to Native American history, art and basket weaving.
Lots of local produce and products Saturday mornings on the Arcata Plaza, along with live music and hot food vendors. A great place to get a flavor of this small, hippie, arty, University town.
North Coast Growers' Association Farmers Market
5720 8th StLots of local produce and products Saturday mornings on the Arcata Plaza, along with live music and hot food vendors. A great place to get a flavor of this small, hippie, arty, University town.
Arts Alive! The first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm in Old Town Eureka. Businesses stay open to feature local art and music. A very popular monthly event.
Eureka Main Street
108 K StArts Alive! The first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm in Old Town Eureka. Businesses stay open to feature local art and music. A very popular monthly event.
Arcata Plaza
844 H StLive theater and music, in the hip Arcata Creamery district.