Hotels near Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Ready for an education in local botany? Sequoia Park Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Eureka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, both nearby.

Explore the great outdoors at Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Samoa. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Carson Mansion – just one of the monuments in Downtown Eureka. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bayshore Mall during your stay in Eureka. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.

You can take time to visit Young's Valley Trail during your travels to Eureka. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.

You can take time to visit Doe Flat Trail during your travels to Eureka. Wander around the natural setting or experience the area's art scene.