Things to do in Eureka, California (CA): The Best Nature & Parks

April 12, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Eureka, United States including Doe Flat Trail, Humboldt Bay, Sequoia Park Zoo, Lost Coast Trail, Sequoia Park Garden, Humboldt Botanical Garden, Headwaters Forest Reserve, Sequoia Park, Hikshari Trail, Fort Humboldt State Historic Park.
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1. Doe Flat Trail

Six Rivers National Forest, Eureka, CA
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

This trail is considered the shorter and less taxing hike to Wilderness Falls.

2. Humboldt Bay

Eureka, CA http://www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Humboldt Bay

Reviewed By mrancer

A great outdoor choice with opportunities for beach walking, wildlife viewing and great scenery. The overlook where the Mad River empties into the Bay is wonderful

3. Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St, Eureka, CA 95503-5656 +1 707-441-4263 [email protected] http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net/
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 326 reviews

Sequoia Park Zoo

Reviewed By NekoCat - Franklin, United States

Small zoo with very nice facilities, super clean and a fun variety of animals. Highlights; red panda, gibbon, river otters (adorable), red ibis, bald eagles and the most pristine captive flamingos I’ve ever seen. For $10 well worth stopping by for an hour or so.

4. Lost Coast Trail

Eureka, CA http://www.sojourner2000.com/hiking/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Lost Coast Trail

Reviewed By ScottM3845

The drive certainly is difficult and long, the hiking arduous and not for the faint of heart. The scenery, the wildlife, the surf, the creeks, the camping, the night sky, the company, the whole experience, is one I will look back on as one of the best in my life. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience, an extra day, if you can. Talk with or reference someone who has done the trip previously and use their suggestions for a wonderful journey into Northern California’s truly wild Lost Coast. The questions below don’t really apply...give yourself 4 or 5 days.

5. Sequoia Park Garden

3414 W St, Eureka, CA 95503-5656 +1 707-441-4263 http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net/visit/sequoia-park/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Sequoia Park Garden

Reviewed By spiderfacekate - Eureka, United States

Easily accessible to walk, hike, drive, or picnic. Just a few hundred feet into Sequoia Park, you'll feel like you're deep within a spectacular primeval forest. Close nearby is a park, zoo, and other attractions.

6. Humboldt Botanical Garden

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd, Eureka, CA 95501-9302 +1 707-442-5139 http://hbgf.org/
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Humboldt Botanical Garden

Reviewed By 871kermitb - Sacramento, United States

Beautiful and well maintained garden on the campus of College of the Redwoods. Reasonable admission fee. Plants available for sale in the greenhouse.

7. Headwaters Forest Reserve

Elk River Road, Eureka, CA 95503 +1 707-825-2300 http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/headwaters.html
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Headwaters Forest Reserve

Reviewed By bremd10 - Sacramento, United States

There’s a two mile round trip paved trail. There are other trails through the woods too. There was an old logging camp there around 1900 that left and over time the forest took over and there are only a couple things remaining from the camp; foundation of a house and a large barn.

8. Sequoia Park

3480 W St W Street and Russell St, Eureka, CA 95503-5656
Excellent
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Sequoia Park

Reviewed By AJacuzzoAbbott - Roseville, United States

An amazing city park free to the public. You don't have to travel to the backwoods of Humboldt County to experience giant redwoods. Easy walking paths for all levels and ages.

9. Hikshari Trail

2060 Truesdale St, Eureka, CA 95503-3837 +1 707-269-2066 http://www.visitredwoods.com/listing/hikshari-trail/86/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Hikshari Trail

10. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Highland Ave., Eureka, CA 95503-3828 +1 707-445-6567 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=665
Excellent
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

Reviewed By GSPdog

Interesting place - local suggested it as a 15 min stop - stayed an hour and a half. Not many buildings, but well displayed - ranger is available for tours and did an EXCELLENT job. Fort was established to quell fighting between Native Indian Tribes and Settlers. Offered an unbiased discription of the "troubles" without being political or PC. Presented both sides. Spend the time to look at displays and you will find this to be a great little spot.

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