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California Welcome Center Eureka

108 F Street · Eureka, CA

Why you should go…

The California Welcome Center in Eureka is the visitor information hub for Humboldt County, marketed to travelers as California's Redwood Coast. A concierge staffs the center daily to hand out maps and brochures and give recommendations on redwood parks, the coastline and nearby towns. The center is located in Eureka's historic Old Town district.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to California Welcome Center Eureka, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Foodie Favorite

    Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate

    Under $25

    Bean-to-bar factory tour and tasting at a craft chocolate maker on Humboldt Bay in Eureka.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park

    Under $25

    A working Victorian-era mill and blacksmith shop where craftspeople still run antique, belt-driven machinery.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Old Town Eureka

    Free

    A restored waterfront historic district of Victorian storefronts, galleries and a bayfront boardwalk.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    M/V Madaket Harbor Cruise

    Under $25

    A narrated cruise on Humboldt Bay aboard a wooden ferry built in 1910.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Arcata Plaza

    Free

    A tree-lined town square ringed by cafes, bookstores and the historic Jacoby's Storehouse building.

    6.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Fortuna

    Free

    Small Humboldt County city near California's Redwood parks, promoted as a base for lodging, dining, and shopping while visiting the redwoods.

    14 mi awayMore like this