Guidebook for Eureka

Jen & Howard
Jen & Howard
Guidebook for Eureka

Food Scene

Delicious sweet and savory crepes, salads, coffee, espresso, and wine. Fun and fabulous decor. It’s cozy and popular. We always take visiting friends and family here for breakfast.
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Renata's Creperie
1030 G St
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Delicious sweet and savory crepes, salads, coffee, espresso, and wine. Fun and fabulous decor. It’s cozy and popular. We always take visiting friends and family here for breakfast.
Sushi, sashimi and obento boxes, hot and cold sake and a full bar. Located in the iconic Hotel Arcata on the Arcata Plaza. A local favorite.
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Tomo Japanese Restaurant
708 9th St
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Sushi, sashimi and obento boxes, hot and cold sake and a full bar. Located in the iconic Hotel Arcata on the Arcata Plaza. A local favorite.
This is a special place, perfect for sunset dining overlooking beautiful Moonstone beach. Plan on taking a walk along the waves before or after dinner where Little River meets the Pacific Ocean.
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Moonstone Grill
100 Moonstone Beach Rd
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This is a special place, perfect for sunset dining overlooking beautiful Moonstone beach. Plan on taking a walk along the waves before or after dinner where Little River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Great food and a full bar in a restored building in the heart of Old Town Eureka, just two blocks from the Humboldt Bay boardwalk.
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Oberon Grill
516 2nd St
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Great food and a full bar in a restored building in the heart of Old Town Eureka, just two blocks from the Humboldt Bay boardwalk.
Sit down to a nice meal of fresh local foods and wine, and feel the warmth of the brick oven from whence comes delicious wood-fired pizza.
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Brick & Fire
1630 F St
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Sit down to a nice meal of fresh local foods and wine, and feel the warmth of the brick oven from whence comes delicious wood-fired pizza.
Seafood without the fuss. On Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay across from Old Town Eureka. Indoor/outdoor seating with a view of the marina, harbor seals and the Carson Mansion.
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Cafe Marina & Woodley's Bar
601 Startare Drive
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Seafood without the fuss. On Woodley Island in Humboldt Bay across from Old Town Eureka. Indoor/outdoor seating with a view of the marina, harbor seals and the Carson Mansion.
Organic bistro with indoor/outdoor seating on the Arcata Plaza.
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Cafe Brio
791 G St
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Organic bistro with indoor/outdoor seating on the Arcata Plaza.
Local bagels, coffee and baked goods. Located in Old Town Eureka, with a separate location at 1061 I St. Arcata.
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Los Bagels Co
403 2nd St
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Local bagels, coffee and baked goods. Located in Old Town Eureka, with a separate location at 1061 I St. Arcata.
Great food, drink and atmosphere. Local organic produce. Steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Pizza from the wood-fired oven (check out the oven door -- our blacksmith neighbor made it!). Large wine list.
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Folie Douce
1551 G St
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Great food, drink and atmosphere. Local organic produce. Steak, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Pizza from the wood-fired oven (check out the oven door -- our blacksmith neighbor made it!). Large wine list.
Hard cider on tap with delicious baked goods, including gluten-free options and outside seating.
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Slice Of Humboldt Pie
828 I St
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Hard cider on tap with delicious baked goods, including gluten-free options and outside seating.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lunch / Dinner / Happy Hour. Located in the historic Jacoby Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza. Great for a drink and one of their delicious appetizers (we can’t resist the sweet potato fries) or a full-on dinner. Burgers, ribs, salads, steaks, chicken, and good vegetarian options.
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Plaza Grill
780 7th St
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Lunch / Dinner / Happy Hour. Located in the historic Jacoby Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza. Great for a drink and one of their delicious appetizers (we can’t resist the sweet potato fries) or a full-on dinner. Burgers, ribs, salads, steaks, chicken, and good vegetarian options.
Popular local brewery with full kitchen and good food. Can be on the loud side.
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Lost Coast Brewery
617 4th St
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Popular local brewery with full kitchen and good food. Can be on the loud side.
Newly expanded bar on the Plaza in Arcata.
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The Alibi
744 9th St
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Newly expanded bar on the Plaza in Arcata.

Sightseeing

Cruises begin April 16th. Board at the foot of C Street in Old Town Eureka and enjoy a narrated boat tour of Humboldt Bay for a bit of wildlife, history, bird watching and gorgeous coastal views. This motor vessel used to transport timber workers across the bay, but now houses the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-narrated cocktail cruises also available in the later part of the week. Call or visit the website for tickets. Highly recommended! Bring a jacket in case of a coastal breeze.
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Madaket Harbor Cruise
1 C St
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Cruises begin April 16th. Board at the foot of C Street in Old Town Eureka and enjoy a narrated boat tour of Humboldt Bay for a bit of wildlife, history, bird watching and gorgeous coastal views. This motor vessel used to transport timber workers across the bay, but now houses the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-narrated cocktail cruises also available in the later part of the week. Call or visit the website for tickets. Highly recommended! Bring a jacket in case of a coastal breeze.

Entertainment & Activities

Start here for the best part of Eureka. Close to the Clarke Historical Museum, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries, restaurants, locally made chocolate, and ice cream shop, and the boardwalk along Humboldt Bay.
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Old Town
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Start here for the best part of Eureka. Close to the Clarke Historical Museum, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries, restaurants, locally made chocolate, and ice cream shop, and the boardwalk along Humboldt Bay.
Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs. Rent private saunas and hot tubs, and/or enjoy lunch and espresso near the fireplace. Outdoor seating options near outdoor pond among birch and conifer trees.
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Cafe Mokka
495 J St
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Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs. Rent private saunas and hot tubs, and/or enjoy lunch and espresso near the fireplace. Outdoor seating options near outdoor pond among birch and conifer trees.
Sight of numerous annual festivals and the weekly Saturday Farmer's Market. Surrounded by restaurants, boutique shops, and near bookstores, movie theaters and music venues.
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Arcata Plaza
844 H St
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Sight of numerous annual festivals and the weekly Saturday Farmer's Market. Surrounded by restaurants, boutique shops, and near bookstores, movie theaters and music venues.
Visit the oldest building in the United States designed for feature films, newly renovated with comfy seating and offering local drinks and snacks.
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Minor Theatre
1001 H St
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Visit the oldest building in the United States designed for feature films, newly renovated with comfy seating and offering local drinks and snacks.

Shopping

New, used, and rare books in a historic building in Old Town, plus vinyl records, postcards, cloth bags, reading lights, etc. Dislaimer: Jen works here!
Eureka Books
426 2nd St
New, used, and rare books in a historic building in Old Town, plus vinyl records, postcards, cloth bags, reading lights, etc. Dislaimer: Jen works here!
Arcata's oldest and largest record store.
People's Records
725 8th St
Arcata's oldest and largest record store.
Vintage clothing in Old Town.
The Little Shop of Hers
416 2nd St
Vintage clothing in Old Town.
Every kind of chocolate imaginable, made on site.
Humboldt Chocolate
65 Ericson Ct
Every kind of chocolate imaginable, made on site.
Prints, stationary, greeting cards and clothes by a talented local printmaker.
Just My Type Letterpress Paperie
324 F St
Prints, stationary, greeting cards and clothes by a talented local printmaker.
Gifts, prints, local pottery and a whole lot more packed into this cute little shop in Old Town.
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Many Hands Gallery
438 2nd St
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Gifts, prints, local pottery and a whole lot more packed into this cute little shop in Old Town.

Parks & Nature

Walk through the dunes to the beach. Great place to let your dog off-leash to run along the surf. Horse trails as well as hiking paths through the dunes, so horse encounters possible. Grab some deli food from Wildberries or the Arcata Co-op for a picnic on the beach.
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Ma-le'l Dunes, North
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Walk through the dunes to the beach. Great place to let your dog off-leash to run along the surf. Horse trails as well as hiking paths through the dunes, so horse encounters possible. Grab some deli food from Wildberries or the Arcata Co-op for a picnic on the beach.
Highly recommend! Nice trails for walking, jogging, dog walking, and birdwatching among ponds, wetlands and Humboldt Bay. Dogs on leash only; poop bags available.
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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
569 S G St
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Highly recommend! Nice trails for walking, jogging, dog walking, and birdwatching among ponds, wetlands and Humboldt Bay. Dogs on leash only; poop bags available.
Hiking trails through the ancient redwoods, from easy to strenuous. It's an easy day trip up the coast from the loft.
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy
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Hiking trails through the ancient redwoods, from easy to strenuous. It's an easy day trip up the coast from the loft.
"The one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumeg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist. "
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Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point Dr
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"The one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumeg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist. "

Arts & Culture

Humboldt County history on display, including a large room dedicated to Native American history, art and basket weaving.
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Clarke Historical Museum
240 E St
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Humboldt County history on display, including a large room dedicated to Native American history, art and basket weaving.
Lots of local produce and products Saturday mornings on the Arcata Plaza, along with live music and hot food vendors. A great place to get a flavor of this small, hippie, arty, University town.
North Coast Growers' Association Farmers Market
5720 8th St
Lots of local produce and products Saturday mornings on the Arcata Plaza, along with live music and hot food vendors. A great place to get a flavor of this small, hippie, arty, University town.
Arts Alive! The first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm in Old Town Eureka. Businesses stay open to feature local art and music. A very popular monthly event.
Eureka Main Street
108 K St
Arts Alive! The first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm in Old Town Eureka. Businesses stay open to feature local art and music. A very popular monthly event.
Live theater and music, in the hip Arcata Creamery district.
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Arcata Plaza
844 H St
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Live theater and music, in the hip Arcata Creamery district.