The seaport town of Eureka has a nice mix of buildings with Victorian architecture and modern cultural artworks and murals across the waterfront! Its closeness to the Humboldt Bay only adds to the place's beauty.
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Visit the Sequoia Park Zoo
The oldest zoo in the whole of California, the Sequoia Zoo is a part of the 60-acre park area.
There are about 200 vertebrates and nearly thousands of invertebrates housed inside the zoo representing about 54 different animal species. The place houses exotic animals like red panda, bush dogs, crested screamers, flamingos, and the like.
Appreciate the Carson Mansion
One of the most photographed houses and a perfect example of Victorian architecture, the Carson Mansion is the most visited for photography purposes!
Ferry Ride at the Madaket Harbor
Take a ride on the oldest ferry, Madaket along Eureka's beautiful waterfront. You can get knowledgeable a lot about the Humboldt Bay, the region's timber industry, wildlife, maritime and the like.
Watch Marine Life at Woodley Island
From salmons to crabs, the best place to watch commercial marina is the Woodley Island. You can watch the fish transported from the boat to the market or simply enjoy the panoramic views of the bays. The entire waterfront can be explored by boat, bike, car or by foot!
Beachcombing at Samoa Dunes Recreational Area
The best place for beachcombers, fishing enthusiasts, hikers and surfers. The recreational area is also the best place to catch a glimpse of brown pelicans and Brandt's cormorants. You can witness several stages of dunes formation across the region.
Kinetic Museum
A treasure trove of more than four decades of kinetic history, the Kinetic Museum features the founder Hobart Brown's first kinetic sculpture, the pentacyle amongst other inventions! You can witness the Kinetic Grand Championship where entrants display intricate pieces of movable art.
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
A place to relax, witness wildlife and walk the nature trails, the wildlife refuge's Shorebird Loop and Hookton Slough Trails are the best places to observe wildlife. You can hop onto a boat to view wildlife.
Clarke Historical Museum
Witness an exclusive collection of California's North Coast regional and cultural history at the Clarke Museum. There is a collection of basketry, stoneware, regalia, implements among other objects that are indicative of the cultural heritage of Native American groups!