Top Eureka Venues

• Spaces for 175 Guests

The Historic Eagle House is a Victorian-era boutique hotel and event venue situated at the corner of 2nd and C Streets in Old Town Eureka, California. Originally built in 1886 and reconstructed into its current stick-style form in 1893, the 32,000-square-foot building overlooks Humboldt Bay and carries more than 138 years of history — from its origins as a frontier hotel and restaurant to a storied Prohibition era complete with hidden passages. The property operates as the Inn at 2nd & C, a 23-room boutique hotel, alongside Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge, a craft cocktail bar and dining room with weekly live events. The Grand Theatre Ballroom serves as the centerpiece event space — a soaring, ornate room with Victorian architecture suited to ceremonies, receptions, and large celebrations — while Phatsy Kline's accommodates intimate cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and private buyouts. Additional conference rooms and a yoga and retreat studio round out the event offerings. The venue welcomes outside caterers, florists, photographers, and musicians, and can arrange room blocks within the on-site inn for wedding parties and overnight guests. The property is majority women-owned and operated, and describes itself as proud, inclusive, and affirming.

• Spaces for 12-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

River Lodge Conference & Event Center is a 6,000-square-foot event facility situated along the Eel River in Fortuna, California, in the heart of the coastal redwood region. The building's rustic architecture — exposed wood beams, soaring windows, and a distinctive gabled roofline — frames sweeping panoramic views of the river and the surrounding coastal mountains. The facility features three flexible conference rooms that together accommodate groups from 10 to 500 guests, along with a private executive board room for up to 12. Each space offers individual temperature and sound control, and the building is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems and professional lighting. A commercial kitchen — outfitted with four ovens and refrigeration for up to 300 guests — supports full catering services with customizable menus. River Lodge hosts a wide range of events, from corporate conferences and seminars to weddings, banquets, reunions, and theatrical productions. Lodging options are within walking distance, and the facility is conveniently accessible to major highways.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Carter House Inns is a collection of four Victorian buildings situated in Eureka's historic Old Town district, along the edge of Humboldt Bay. Opened in 1982, the property was developed by owner Mark Carter as a replica of the Murphy House — an 1884 Queen Anne-style San Francisco mansion designed by architects Newsom and Newsom. Carter Cottage, nestled between the Bell Cottage and the main Carter House, pairs the privacy of a vacation rental with the full amenities of the inn. The cottage's large outdoor patio offers marina views and accommodates up to 30 guests, making it a fitting setting for intimate weddings, cocktail parties, and private celebrations. The living area and kitchenette provide a welcoming space for small dinner gatherings, while the patio opens the event to the surrounding Victorian streetscape of Old Town. The inn's on-site Restaurant 301 brings an award-winning wine program and in-house culinary team to every event, with services available for flowers, hors d'oeuvres, and wine pairings. Carter House Inns has been recognized with Wine Spectator's Grand Award every year since 1998.