they have the best kayak rentals around for super inexpensive. Their gear is new and in great…read morecondition. I've been able to try out several boats to see which kind I might be interested to buy from one of the local outfitters. One of the best things is you can launch your boat right from the aquatic centers boat ramp so you don't need to load it up on your car which is awesome. The staff are super helpful and accommodating, they teach you about the tides, weather and conditions so you stay safe. You even get a little instruction too. It's great to get out on the bay and explore the wildlife. So far I've seen harbor seals, river otter, and tons of birds. I'll definitely be coming back all summer.

Had a great time learning to SUP with Larry & Kyle! They…read morewere really great instructors, we had a lot of fun on the water and all the gear was in great condition. Would definitely recommend it!

Fairly large area with trails behind the dunes as well as beach riding. Great area for beginners,…read moreno large dunes and a large open beach zone that is mostly flat. Next step is the Oregon dunes, crazy stuff there.

This area is so fun for off-roading! Wow driving on the beach is the best feeling and watching the…read moresurfers ride the jetti waves was a bop for me. Besides all the trails to drive on, there's a fun rock crawl area to try out. Loved it all!

Nice Views of Humboldt Bay. Great Access to BLM's Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. One can ride your…read moreATV or jeep vehicle right into the dunes from the camp site. Not sure what the point of the "Camp Host" is. He should be relived of his duties. His trailer site was a mess. Broken down old crap boat with flat tires on the boat-trailer, coolant bottles under his trailer for all to see, a bit like a meth-lab sort of feel. He/she never came out to check on things (ie. did anyone pay for the night?) We must have been the only ones who paid that night, silly us. The toilets and shower were broken and out of order and obviously had been for some time. The one por-to-let was a mess and unsanitary. Trash all over the camp sites. The boat ramp and camp sites are used by unsavory locals who are coming out to shoot-up and get high and service clients. Obviously a regular place for this to happen and must not be on the Humboldt County Sheriff's local patrol. This campsite needs to be taken over by BLM, since they have a ranger at the front gate who actually does his job.

Awful place to tent camp! We were looking for a place to camp on the beach, and enjoy the sound of…read morewaves while we sleep. Since this place had only one review, we figured they may have just had a bad experience, but i would not recommend going there! It was very dirty, with druggies everywhere. It looked like most people were 'residents' living in their car, and, as the previous review mentioned, the camp host did not make an appearance, and their setup was also very trashy! There were beautiful views of the bay & eureka lights at bight, but we did not feel safe sleeping. I think it would be ok to stay in an RV, seemed like a busy place to ride ATVs, but tent camping wasn't the best. It is, however, much cheaper than a hotel($20/nt), and a place to rest. It was getting late and we didn't feel like driving 78 more miles down the coast, but we would recommend staying back in Arcata or down towards Fort Bragg there were several beautiful camping spots! We found out Eureka has no nice camping, but this would suffice as a last resort!

The bay view is great and the facility adequate, but the atmosphere for working out is distracting…read moreat best and downright aggravating at times. Some of the regulars are a little sketchy and the staff doesn't seem too concerned even though it could be a safety issue considering the location. There's a lot of transient traffic. Worst of all are the instructors. They must be the worst paid fitness staff in town and their skills and attitude reflect that. There's one lady in particular who completely runs your workout with her extremely loud, obnoxious directions. She's clearly trying to desperately hold off her own aging procees and it isn't working. Her routines are right out of the 80s aerobics craze. She's got crazy red hair, but you'll be able to figure out who she is right away. Stay clear!

The best spot to watch fireworks in Eureka for both 4th of July or New Year's. Also offers…read morememberships for folks interested in working out.

Great Skate Park for your kids or teens to go and hang out! All fenced in and has a huge open…read morebaseball field with bathrooms to either hang out or play and run around in! I definitely recommend the Eureka Skate Park!

Cooper Gulch has a lot happening in this little urban postage stamp park. The skate park is the…read moreobvious draw, but it also has a 9 hole frisbee golf course and a ball field. While skating or disc throwing you may also notice a lot of people walking around with binoculars on. It's a neo-tropical migrant hot spot. Lots of rare birds like to stop in this park before continuing on their journey. There are no restrooms. There really should be since this is a well loved local recreation destination. All the park users I've run into there are friendly and respectful of the multiple uses this little park provides.

So much fun for our three year old and one year old. We had to take them out after two hours cause…read moreit was time for lunch and nap but they would have kept playing!!! Absolutely love how perfect it is for under age 5. The front room has some things for older kids. It's nice how it's basically all one giant room so if you're going alone with multiple children it's definitely manageable. They even have hot coffee (Keurig) and tea for kids. My only complaint is the sensory area (the busy boards were placed a little too high for the kids to reach). But overall, this place is a MUST. $6/person. Under 2 are free. Definitely affordable. Thank you!!!

Great spot for the younger kiddos to burn off some energy. We flew into town and stopped here for…read more2-3 hours and let the kids get that energy out. While there are "infant" areas, I'd say that this place is ideal for the 2 years through kindergarten crowd. Grocery shopping area, water play, baby doll area, gardening area...and it's not too big. It's definitely worth the $5/pp admission. The gift shop has some great M&D items but all have been there awhile as you can see the fading from the sun (and overpriced compared to what you can buy on AMZN). 5 stars for a great kids museum in a small town.

Nice visit at the garden [Eureka CA]…read more Just outside the zoo's northern perimeter is the Sequoia Park Garden on W Street. Street parking is available just outside of the entrance. The forecast was partly cloudy in the mid 50's. The garden isn't very big but I enjoyed the variety of flowers that were in bloom which is generally between May and September. Our visit was during the Memorial Day weekend. Took some time taking lots of photos of the colorful blooms including a collection of gorgeous dahlias... wish they had labels for all the flowers for us who are botanically illiterate. Flowers are beautiful subjects for photography that's why I love botanical gardens. The garden also featured a wishing well and a gazebo for small gatherings and events and, also, a small sundial, unfortunately, there was no sun at that time to tell the time of day ツ Sadly, we weren't able to go across to the park. Hubby already had too much walking for the day ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3771

This a great park in the city. I arrived in the early morning and entered through the Sequoia…read moreCreek Trailhead. A good walk that leads you to the park and garden. I liked the open grassy meadow and the duck pond. There was a sitting area to rest and take a break, and a playground. The tall trees and serene surroundings makes this place magical. Definitely wants me to return and explore more.

Checked out the 1 hr open play for toddlers. Got in for free since it was our first time. Had we…read morepaid the very expensive $12/head fee I would have asked for our money back. This place is NOT safe for small children. So many hazardous objects just lying around. Heavy equipment stacked haphazardly, electrical cords, cleaning chemicals. Idk if there was damages to the building but one large part of the gym was covered in some sort of grout or rubble?! like substance that had been only partially cleaned up. Fans and shop vacs lying around. There are damaged foam blocks that look like babies have been chewing on them. It's actually wild that this is advertised as a place for parents to bring toddlers. You will have to spend the entire time making sure they don't hurt themselves.

Fun drop in play time for young children and babies in the morning. Both my kiddos love this gym…read morebecause of the different types of equipment and activity. Plus, it's never to busy/packed when we have gone so I don't lose my kiddos and feel safe.

While we stayed in Eureka we were parked in the Shoreline RV Park. When we got here we checked in…read moreand were told what site to park the RV and the trailer in and once we pulled into the site they assigned us to we saw that the pull through site was too small so we had to move to another site and try it again. This site was a good fit. We had to park the Jeep away from our site because there wasn't any room for it. The park and people working here were good. The grounds around the RV park were in poor condition. The grass between the sites were very long. No edging either. The WiFi was good and the place was clean otherwise. The big problem was the street access coming into and exiting the RV Park was terrible! Pit holes so large you would of thought land mines had gone off. This is unacceptable!!! Going in and out each day was a major chore. Kind wouldn't stay here again unless the road is fixed. Oh heck no!!!!!

Bathroom hasn't been cleaned, supplied, or trash emptied since April 17, 2026. But they continue to…read morecharge for it!

Historic Military Fort [Eureka CA]…read more There's a lot to take in historically from Fort Humboldt. Although this site seems peaceful now, at one time it was the hub of a conflict between settlers and Native Americans. We walked through the grassy park area stopping to read interpretive signs along the way educating ourselves. The history of Fort Humboldt State Historic Park dates back to 1853. First, one of the most famous military personalities to serve here was Captain Ulysses S. Grant, the future U.S. President and commander of all Union forces during the Civil War. He was stationed here as Captain of Company F, 4th Infantry, in 1853-1854. His story is shared in historic signage and markers. No wait... FIRST! Fort Humboldt State Historic Park is haunted! The GhostTube app captured some anomalies when we used it. I posted a couple of videos. During its glory, the fort had 14 buildings: Officer's Quarters, barracks, a hospital, a blacksmith shop, a horse stable, and even a bakery. Wooden markers can be seen at the park indicating where they once stood. The reconstructed Surgeon's Quarters and original Fort Hospital remain standing till today and I wonder if they open the doors to visitors during park hours. One part of the park are collection of exhibits not related to the military history: railroad equipment and machinery used in the early days of 150 years of local logging history including a Donkey engine. Review #3772

This was a nice and peaceful park. It is a short walk around to see all the displays. There are a…read morefew buildings still left from the time it was a fort. Amongst the trees on the other side of the park, there is the remnants of the trains and steam engines from the logging days.