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The Top 15 Attractions around Eureka

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Eureka. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Eureka is a region where 15

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Pink Lady Villa & Historic Carson Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic wooden villas of the timber barons era

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Arcata Plaza

Highlight • Settlement

The Plaza, with its lawns and flowerbeds, is the social and commercial center of Arcata.

Charming shops selling locally handcrafted goods, sporting goods, boutiques, and restaurants line the Plaza and the streets beyond.

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Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Great view from the edge of this blufftop former 1853-70 fort from the times of the wars against the indigenous peoples in the area. Besides a few restored barracks more …

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Ma-le'l Dunes South Trailhead

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Maps, restrooms, drinking water fountain at this trailhead, with the northern trail looping north an then west to the beach, while the sandy trail at the south end of the parking area is shortest distance to the beach

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Samoa - Eureka Bridge

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Long bridge with a wide shoulder lane between Eureka and the outer bank peninsula at Samoa, with a section on another sand island in between.

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Arkley Center for Performing Arts

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Built in 1920, the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts - originally called the Sweasey Theater - is a historic theater in downtown Eureka. The building is described as "eclectic" …

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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Arcata Marsh was once a landfill and lumber mill site, now it's a mix of wetlands and walking trails, great for birdwatching or just clearing your head. You’ll spot egrets, …

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Stamps Dune House - Humboldt Coastal Nature Center

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Built as a residence by nature loving Stamps couple, donated after their death as an environmental education center

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Samoa Dunes

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West of Eureka, a sandy strip of land stretches between Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

The Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, once a seasonal food gathering place for the Wiyote …

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Old Town Eureka

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Eureka’s charming Old Town showcases beautifully preserved Victorian-era architecture, now home to great restaurants, cozy bookstores, and unique shops. The Clarke Historical Museum, housed in the historic Bank of Eureka …

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Humboldt Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching approximately 6.5 miles along the bay's shoreline, the trail passes by salt marshes and sand dunes. Interpretive signs add some nice context about the area’s natural and cultural history. …

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The Top 15 Attractions around Eureka

Pink Lady Villa & Historic Carson Mansion

Arcata Plaza

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Ma-le'l Dunes South Trailhead

Samoa - Eureka Bridge

Arkley Center for Performing Arts

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Stamps Dune House - Humboldt Coastal Nature Center

Samoa Dunes

Old Town Eureka

Humboldt Bay Trail

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