Guidebook for Eureka
Food Scene
Best eating in the area. Call to make reservations. About a 30 minute drive up the coast.
110 locals recommend
The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point DrBest eating in the area. Call to make reservations. About a 30 minute drive up the coast.
Adel's Restaurant
1724 Broadway StClose to the house, on the main drag of Eureka. Eat like a local.
Gill's By the Bay
77 Halibut AveGreat lunch spot by the water. We love the crab sandwiches.
Cafe Nooner
2910 E StreetGuy Fieri's favorite!
The Lighthouse Grill
355 Main StGreat local beef burgers and homemade ice cream.
Brick & Fire
1630 F StAwesome food, not too far from the house.
Parks & Nature
A great place to take the kids. Situated right in the redwoods, only 10 minutes from the house. Has great redwoods walks around the zoo.
112 locals recommend
Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W StA great place to take the kids. Situated right in the redwoods, only 10 minutes from the house. Has great redwoods walks around the zoo.
Prehistoric ambiance of the canyon led it to be featured in Jurassic Park II, BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs, and IMAX's Dinosaurs Alive!
It's wet here! River sandals or waterproof boots come in handy.
From Highway 101 at Orick, drive unpaved Davidson Road 10 miles to the canyon. Some of the seven different types of ferns clinging to the steep cliffs are ancient species, with ancestry tracing back to 325 million years.
103 locals recommend
Fern Canyon
Prehistoric ambiance of the canyon led it to be featured in Jurassic Park II, BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs, and IMAX's Dinosaurs Alive!
It's wet here! River sandals or waterproof boots come in handy.
From Highway 101 at Orick, drive unpaved Davidson Road 10 miles to the canyon. Some of the seven different types of ferns clinging to the steep cliffs are ancient species, with ancestry tracing back to 325 million years.
30 miles north of Eureka. Sits on a lushly-forested promontory beside the Pacific Ocean.
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point Dr30 miles north of Eureka. Sits on a lushly-forested promontory beside the Pacific Ocean.
Access from parking lot at Trinidad head. Lots of tidepools and pristine coastline.
72 locals recommend
Trinidad State Beach
Access from parking lot at Trinidad head. Lots of tidepools and pristine coastline.
Moonstone Beach
deemed a "must" detour off of highway 101.
From Eureka, turn west on Hwy 255, cross Samoa Bridge; 5 miles south on New Navy Base Road. Also known as the North Jetty. 9 miles of beach to explore!
13 locals recommend
Samoa Dunes Recreation Area
1400 Bay StFrom Eureka, turn west on Hwy 255, cross Samoa Bridge; 5 miles south on New Navy Base Road. Also known as the North Jetty. 9 miles of beach to explore!
Sightseeing
20 miles southwest of Eureka to visit this historic Victorian village. Step back in time with the magnificent facades of Main Street's Painted Ladies and neighborhoods lined with row after row of Queen Anne, Eastlake-Stick, Italianate, Neo-Classic, Bungalow and Mission style homes with lovingly-tended gardens.
63 locals recommend
Ferndale
20 miles southwest of Eureka to visit this historic Victorian village. Step back in time with the magnificent facades of Main Street's Painted Ladies and neighborhoods lined with row after row of Queen Anne, Eastlake-Stick, Italianate, Neo-Classic, Bungalow and Mission style homes with lovingly-tended gardens.
Essentials
Myrtle Avenue Market & Deli
2500 Myrtle AvenueGreat deli sandwiches.
Dollar Tree
1111 Myrtle Avenuecheap!
Entertainment & Activities
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst StWe love HSU sporting events.
Go whale watching here! Enjoy the beautiful coastline and sights that Trinidad has to offer.
66 locals recommend
Trinidad
Go whale watching here! Enjoy the beautiful coastline and sights that Trinidad has to offer.
Arts & Culture
Old Town
Very nice to stroll around. Get some ice cream by the water!