Richard’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Just a 5 minute walk down Hodgson St will lead you to our local Sequoia Park and Zoo. A trail head drops into the forest from Hodgson and will lead you into a small but exciting series of trails and sights. At the other end of the forest, which is home to some very impressive Redwood trees, is the Zoo. A great family attraction that also features a sky walk through the trees. The park is perfect for a quick Redwood adventure, without having to get in the car.
112 locals recommend
Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W StJust a 5 minute walk down Hodgson St will lead you to our local Sequoia Park and Zoo. A trail head drops into the forest from Hodgson and will lead you into a small but exciting series of trails and sights. At the other end of the forest, which is home to some very impressive Redwood trees, is the Zoo. A great family attraction that also features a sky walk through the trees. The park is perfect for a quick Redwood adventure, without having to get in the car.
Food scene
This coffee shop in Old Town is a great place to grab a cup o joe and some sweet indulgence. It has great ambience, nice staff and is located right in the historic Old Town of Eureka.
27 locals recommend
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
211 F StThis coffee shop in Old Town is a great place to grab a cup o joe and some sweet indulgence. It has great ambience, nice staff and is located right in the historic Old Town of Eureka.
Drive across the Samoa Bridge toward the ocean. Once across, hang a left out toward the ocean. Along the way are plenty of coastal access pullouts, with the Samoa Dunes and recreation area at the far south end of the penninsula. But just before you reach that fantastic coastal recreation zone, the Humboldt Bay Social club is on your right. It's a really cool spot with out door fire pits, oysters for sale and drinks. They also have really good food on site. This is one of our favorite places to go with or without our kids. There is a huge, old runway where kids can ride bikes while you relax. Very cool spot.
18 locals recommend
Humboldt Bay Social Club
900 New Navy Base RdDrive across the Samoa Bridge toward the ocean. Once across, hang a left out toward the ocean. Along the way are plenty of coastal access pullouts, with the Samoa Dunes and recreation area at the far south end of the penninsula. But just before you reach that fantastic coastal recreation zone, the Humboldt Bay Social club is on your right. It's a really cool spot with out door fire pits, oysters for sale and drinks. They also have really good food on site. This is one of our favorite places to go with or without our kids. There is a huge, old runway where kids can ride bikes while you relax. Very cool spot.
The sister location to the other Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, but even closer to the house. This coffee shop location is in the quieter district known as Henderson Center. The coffee shop is a great walking destination from our house for morning coffee, sweets or sandwiches. Also located on F Street, this small business district has a few restaurants, a toy store, a bike shop, a pet shop, ice cream and some good thrift shops.
27 locals recommend
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
211 F StThe sister location to the other Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, but even closer to the house. This coffee shop location is in the quieter district known as Henderson Center. The coffee shop is a great walking destination from our house for morning coffee, sweets or sandwiches. Also located on F Street, this small business district has a few restaurants, a toy store, a bike shop, a pet shop, ice cream and some good thrift shops.
Our close by, family pizza joint. There are arcade games, a salad bar and beers on tap. Very cozy, family owned pizzeria.
9 locals recommend
Babe's Pizza & Pasta
4015 Walnut DrOur close by, family pizza joint. There are arcade games, a salad bar and beers on tap. Very cozy, family owned pizzeria.
This is our go-to for quick grocery grabs. Just five minutes from the house, this store is small and has a good selection of deli case foods and all your other grocery needs. It's a locally owned, small grocery chain in the area.
7 locals recommend
Murphy's Market
4020 Walnut DrThis is our go-to for quick grocery grabs. Just five minutes from the house, this store is small and has a good selection of deli case foods and all your other grocery needs. It's a locally owned, small grocery chain in the area.
Siren's Song Tavern
325 2nd StThis is a cool bar with live music fairly often.
A very cool bar in Old Town located inside an incredible old Victorian Hotel.
15 locals recommend
Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge
129 2nd StA very cool bar in Old Town located inside an incredible old Victorian Hotel.
Neighborhoods
Old Town Eureka is a great example of classic Victorian Architecture. There are great restaurants, bars, shops and live music venues. At the bottom of F Street, awesome views of the harbor and fishing boats give Eureka that very real feel of a salty coastal and harbor town.
During the summer, the Friday Night Market has vendors, live music, food and drink.
From our home, you can be in Old Town in about ten minutes by bike. Just ride down F Street on one of our provided bikes.
66 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town Eureka is a great example of classic Victorian Architecture. There are great restaurants, bars, shops and live music venues. At the bottom of F Street, awesome views of the harbor and fishing boats give Eureka that very real feel of a salty coastal and harbor town.
During the summer, the Friday Night Market has vendors, live music, food and drink.
From our home, you can be in Old Town in about ten minutes by bike. Just ride down F Street on one of our provided bikes.