Quick Summary: Resting on the edge of a beautiful enclosed bay, Eureka, California is a small city with a magnetic collection of cultural charms and an assortment of outdoor activities. The town is home to an array of stores, art galleries, and museums as well as several popular attractions.


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1. Old Town Eureka ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Old Town Eureka | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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2. Sequoia Park Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sequoia Park Zoo | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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3. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

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Fort Humboldt State Historic Park | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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4. Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka

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Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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5. Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park

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Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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6. Redwood Highway

Redwood Highway | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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7. Headwaters Forest Reserve

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Headwaters Forest Reserve | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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8. Humboldt Botanical Garden, Eureka

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Humboldt Botanical Garden, Eureka | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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9. Clarke Historical Museum

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Clarke Historical Museum | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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10. Sequoia Park Forest & Garden

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Sequoia Park Forest & Garden | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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11. Carson Mansion

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Carson Mansion | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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12. Cafe Nooner

Category: Food & Drink
Cafe Nooner | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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13. Lost Coast Trail

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Lost Coast Trail | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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14. Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe

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Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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15. Woodley Island

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Woodley Island | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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16. Redwood Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Redwood Discovery Museum | Things to Do in Eureka, California
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Summary & FAQ Old Town Eureka Sequoia Park Zoo Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park Redwood Highway Headwaters Forest Reserve Humboldt Botanical Garden, Eureka Clarke Historical Museum Sequoia Park Forest & Garden Carson Mansion Cafe Nooner Lost Coast Trail Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe Woodley Island Redwood Discovery Museum

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