This is a beautiful home, one of the most photographed homes in the country. It's a beautiful…read moreexample of Queen Anne Victorian architecture. The home was finished in 1889, and was built for lumber baron William Carson. He and his family lived in the home for many years. It was in danger of demolition, as maintaining such large historic homes became costly. A group of local businessmen bought the home in 1950, and turned it into a private club. They have since spent millions and millions of dollars to restore and maintain the home. While it is absolutely beautiful from the outside, unfortunately, it is not open for tours. However, if you happen to know a member of the club, or if you are invited to an event such as a wedding, office party, etc. at the mansion, you can get a tour. It's a very nice home on the inside, and the highlight is the cupola at the very top, which Mr. Carson used to observe his business interests. If you would like to see what the inside looks like, you can Google the phrase , "Carson mansion interior."

Beautiful Victorian architecture!…read more Went up north for the Memorial Day weekend for the redwoods but had to make a stop to check out the famous Carson Mansion. Love the green tones of the home and varying rooflines. At first I was surprised that there was no placard with a summary of the place but then I noticed a small sign. It was fun to see the sign at the front of the gate that had a QR code to scan and it'll take you to a Spotify listening to learn about the history of the place. Very cool, because this way you can listen to the history of it via your phone at either the site at that moment or even play it on the drive back. It was unique and something I haven't seen before! We took our time and appreciated the view because if you turn to the left you can also observe the water and pedestrian walkway corridors in town. If you're in Eureka and even only have 5-10 minutes to spare, I recommend swinging by the Carson Mansion to get a taste of high quality architecture, unique views, and a lil history moment!

On a sunny day the walking trail can feel like a breeze but on a cloudy day it can feel a tad bit…read moresketch depending on the sidewalks and blocks you walk. Constantly be aware of your surroundings, nothing in particular has occurred to me but as a person who grew up in L.A., is passionate of true crime stories and have witnessed homeless and/or mental health. Be mindful in taking valuables with you or leaving them in your car. You can either leave your car behind Target parking lot, near the Old Town Waterfront or across the block of Living the Dream ice cream store. Which is another spot that is highly recommended.

Nice little boardwalk on the Humboldt Bay to go for a stroll and watch the boats go by. There are…read moresome shops and places to grab a bite near Eureka's historic Old Town and Waterfront area. You can also book a sunset cruise on the Madaket. Other than that, I mostly enjoyed going for walk with the cool breeze in my face while eating an ice cream cone. Lots of homeless people hanging around in the later hours.

Came here while traveling through eureka and looking for things to do along here and red wood…read morenational park. They were incredibly helpful and very knowledgeable. There is also plenty of brochures throughout the visitor center with many tips on things to do.

8/29/24 Came here…read moretwice today. Once this morning to visit Old Town and then by accident in the evening when going out for Happy Hour/dinner. Quality/Quantity - The first lady working the center is AMAZING. She was the one whose husband is in the Coast Guard. So sorry, I forgot her name. She is so positive and helpful. And when we stopped by on accident for the grand opening event, she was so welcoming again! The entertainment, food, and drinks were all so good. Met a few locals and business owners. And no food was wasted, as I saw the "public" come and finish it all off. The food was so good, especially the tri tip. Too bad I am trying to eat healthier. Oh, and no drinks were wasted, I helped finish all that off, LOL. Atmosphere - Clean welcoming space. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - 6 stars!! And on both visits. Price - Free, thank you. Owner Comments - Congrats again on your grand opening.

My husband and I were on a road trip and staying in Eureka for the night and decided to eat here…read morefor dinner, which also happened to fall on Father's Day. The place was pretty busy at 8pm and we sat outside since we had our pup with us. I ordered 3 oysters as an app. I had just read that Humboldt Bay provided a large percentage of the oysters consumed in CA and NV so figured I should order some since we're so close to the source! I was surprised when I slurped it down and it was warm but they were delicious and the sauce on top was very flavorful. (That was my fault for not reading the description well enough; I'm just accustomed to eating oysters chilled) For entree's, I went with the Polenta Veghie lasagna and my husband ordered the Italian Mac n cheese. Both dishes were very good and very filling. I loved the crust of the polenta and the eggplant and cheese filling was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I was impressed with the coziness and warmth of the interior. Great spot for dinner, I'm glad I chose this restaurant!

I was visiting Eureka and decided to check this place out. So glad I was able to try this…read morerestaurant and the delicious food they serve. My wife and I ordered the Italian Mac and cheese, beef bolognese, seafood soup (almost like a cioppino) of the day , and mushroom cobbler. All dishes were amazing and so flavorful. It was hard to pick a favorite but the beef bolognese and soup stood out to me. Our servers were so delightful and incredibly friendly. The ambience is great too; lively and homey. If I am back in town this is the first place I am coming back to. I wish I had this exact restaurant in my area!

As a visitor I found my trip through your city wasn't that worth wild. This place could have had so…read moremuch more potential to capture visitors like myself. The historical district could have been laid out a lot better with some direction. I walked around hungry looking for something about it's history and a restaurant : /

Yuk the city fathers would be disgusted at what this obviously once cute little costal town has…read morebecome. We were there on the Fourth of July we stopped in for two days on the way to the Oregon coast. We found a really nice bike path it was about 6 miles each way some of it very new that was fun. There were some homeless on the bike path but that's to be expected in today's age I guess. I would assume this town caters to the homeless because they are prevalent. My first impression of Eureka as I drove through was The whole town needs a paint job. There needs to be some program where the homeless people clean up the streets. Because there's lots of homeless and lots of trash. Those two problems could cancel each other out with the proper people in charge. This obviously once was a great little tourist town now frankly it looks like a drug town and is frightening in some areas. I was traveling with my wife and 2-10 year-old boys who were taken aback by just how ugly this town is. There was some sort of a Fourth of July celebration going on but after seeing the city my family was afraid to go there. Seems like there's a lot of meth in this town. One positive is fireworks are still legal. We bought some fireworks supported a local charity and lit them off in a parking lot back by the RV. I can't think of any reason I would ever go to this town again. We travel two weeks in the summer and at least one three day camping trip every month. Those travels will never again include driving through this town. I will now go I five and crossover in Oregon. I am writing this once I arrived in Gold Beach Oregon. The thing I noticed right away when I got to Oregon is there was no trash on the road anywhere. The condition of the highways is much better and a little beach towns are cute quaint and beautiful. Compare that to California is completely rundown and trashed. California coastal cities figure out what they're doing in Oregon and do it. It is a tragedy at these once cute little coastal towns are now such a disaster.

The center hub to meet in Arcata…read more The history of this plaza from an indigenous native point of view is very tragic to say the least. Even though it is a devastating topic to bring I think it is important people are aware. I learned more about this based on Native communities here and classes at HSU. Overall the plaza is a place where you can find people either going for a stroll to cut from one place to another or to experience the many events that occur here such as Pastel on the Plaza, Oyster Festival, Northtown County Fair, Farmers Market to the Kinetic Sculptor Race. Before Covid you find pillow fight events, hula Hooper's And random events on the plaza.

Arcata is such a charming college town that it deserves a bucolic, family-friendly congregation…read morespot surrounded by quaint shops and cafes. This isn't quite it. Frankly it has more in common with People's Park in Berkeley. Not as ravaged, mind you, but it was definitely a stoner hangout when Jamie W. and I took an evening stroll here. We couldn't even find a bench just to sit because they were all taken over. I couldn't tell if it's like that all the time, but hey, first impressions, y'know. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

Assistance+ Balance+…read moreCleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Our server Alexander was amazing the entire time, prompt, professional, wonderful! Cost to quantity/quality was balanced well! Restaurant and restroom were clean and organized. The food was fantastic! Delicious. Skillfully made. Great variety! The environment is romantic but casual enough to be in regular attire or formal doesn't matter. Live pianist was wonderful, everything was perfect!

Had the best dinner experience at Bayfront today for a family dinner. We sat at the teppanyaki…read moretable and had a feast prepared by a delightful chef who was entertaining us the entire time. They have specials for children under 12 and seniors (65+) which made it affordable for us, and then my husband and I got the VIP for 2 which gave us a little bit of everything and was very worth it. Everything tasted fantastic, especially the fillet mignon and the lobster. The vibe was lively with lots of families having a great time. Incredibly helpful staff who checked in on us too. Definitely will be back again when we're in town and next time will check out their sushi too!

So Memorial Day weekend 2026 our halibut fishing crew rolled into old town…read more Our guest of honor was my father in law who grew up in the Eureka area. Instead of Babes pizza this year my father in law led us to PAUL'S LIVE FROM NEW YORK!!! Rolled into Paul's and examined the menu in a giant pizza booth adjacent to the kitchen. As the fish crew was discussing the order a pizza chef revealed himself over the wall and told us we needed to order the 6-meat King Kong!!! Sign us up brother! I couldn't find King Kong on the menu! Awesome it's top secret. So order up...one 18 inch pepperoni pizza, one hitman, one King Kong, and two sausage rolls. That's a Yelpstar elite order folks. Pizza rolled out piping hot and fabulous. The food was 5-star tasty and from sea to shining sea some of the best NYC style pizza I've tasted. Thanks PAUL'S LIVE FROM NEW YORK! I'll be back.

I feel like this spot has a lot of potential here but just misses the mark…read more A local spot, very popular. Not so much for dine in as more for take out and third party. You can do a simple slice or grab whole items as well. The space is big, just seems informal and the decor is little to be desired. It's like being in a warehouse setting, cold and flat. The communication within the staff is lacking a bit. After placing an order, it took 15 mins for them to realize they had over sold an item, and let us know after we had sat down, which then delayed part of our order after we chose a new item. In the end the food was decent.