Tucked away in Eureka’s beloved Sequoia Park, the Redwood Sky Walk offers a unique vantage point and a new way to experience the history, nature, wildlife, and diverse ecology of this very special region.
The Carson Mansion is a historic Victorian home located in Eureka, California. It is considered one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the United States. The mansion was built in 1884 for lumber baron William Carson and designed by architects Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom. The Carson Mansion has been an architectural wonder, an object of curiosity, and a destination for tourists since it was completed in 1885.
Mitchell Grove is a perfect wedding venue located in Eureka, California for an Orchard wedding. The grounds were beautiful and well manicured and the apple trees look great year round.
Located south of Eureka on Humboldt Bay, King Salmon’s unique canal community offers great bay access and plenty of fishing and recreation amenities. Have a picnic on the beach or at Buhne’s Point, famous for where Captain Buhne landed in 1850 and founded Humboldt City.
Sequoia Park is a 67 acre facility next to Sequoia Park Zoo that features walking and bicycle trails through the redwood forest, meadows, duck pond and two small creeks. The park includes two playgrounds, open turf grass, picnic tables, a restroom, group picnic area and a gazebo bandstand.
The Humboldt Botanical Garden provides direction for the building of a world-class botanical garden for the Northern California region. The Gardens are constructed on a 44.5 -acre site south of Eureka.
The cruise travels 8.5 miles along the shores of Humboldt Bay while the Captain explains local history, industries, activities, points of interests, and wildlife. Seals are sure to be seen along with migratory birds, ships and boats, a lighthouse, an Egret rookery, the Fishermen's Statue and the iconic Carson Mansion.
Eureka is the principal city and county seat of Humboldt County in the Redwood Empire region of California. At the 2010 census, the population of the city was 27,191, and the population of Greater Eureka was 45,034.
Established in 1907, Sequoia Park Zoo is the oldest zoo in California and one of the smallest accredited zoos in the country. Situated next to the magnificent old-growth redwoods of Sequoia Park, the zoo is truly a jewel in the heart of Eureka.
Whether a tourist or a local, a stop in Old Town Eureka is not complete without a visit to the Clarke Historical Museum. The Clarke Museum proudly displays the rich history of Humboldt County, which includes vibrant Native American cultures, gold rush settlements, the lumber industry, prosperous ranching, farming and livelihoods wrung from the sea.
