Situated between the Humboldt Bay and mountains lush with giant Redwoods, Eureka combines nature, history, and culture in a small-town environment. Built on a rich logging heritage, Eureka is the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland. Old Town Eureka is a living testament to the city’s past, brimming with art galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants in Victorian buildings along the city’s waterfront.

Eureka is home to attractions like Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park, and the Sequoia Park Zoo. Outdoor recreation abounds in Eureka, with activities such as boating, kayaking, sport fishing, birding, hunting, and hiking all available nearby. The arts are alive in Eureka, with plenty of active artisan, arts, and theater groups in the city.