Built in the late 1870's or early 1880's, the Fields Landing Hotel originally housed rail passengers bound for Eureka, who then continued by boat. After the railroad was extended to Eureka in 1913, it was used to board employees in the timber, whaling, and fishing industries. In 1936, horses, ropes, and blocks moved the hotel 13 feet west to make way for Highway 101 in front. During the mid 1900's, it played a major role in sustaining the lifestyle of Fields Landing, had very colorful times, was even rumored to have whiskey made in the attic during Prohibition, and after various owners over the years, its name was changed in 1980 to The Whalers Inn.