California Welcome Center Eureka
Eureka, CA
From collectors
Located near the waterfront in the heart of Old Town, Eureka's California Welcome Center invites guests and locals alike to experience Eureka. The Welcome Center is also home to the Eureka Main Street office and the City's Economic Development team and serves as a central hub for City events and community projects.
The main room is host to a vintage penny press, where visitors can collect a unique penny to memorialize their travels. It also boasts a reference library, where travelers can learn about the area through unique historical, architectural, and storytelling lenses. A concierge is on hand daily from 10am to 5pm to assist visitors, offer recommendations, hand out brochures, and rent complimentary bicycles for those who want to explore the immediate area.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free admission. On street parking.
Machine 1 is inside by the main entrance. Cost to press: $1.01 (Quarters only) each design. There are four different designs:
1) The Carson Mansion,
2) Eureka Redwoods,
3) Fisherman Memorial,
4) A fishing boat.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 40°48'17.6"N Longitude: 124°10'00.7"W
Google Maps coordinates: RR3M+X7 Eureka, California
10/15/25: machine still there and rolling well. JV
9/3/26: This machine is still here and rolling well.
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 - Inside by main entrance | 4 | Penny |
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