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Eureka is situated within California's Redwood Empire region which includes Pacific Ocean coast, Humboldt Bay, and several rivers in addition to Redwood National and State Parks and Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The location of Eureka on U.S. 101 is 283 miles (455 km) north of San Francisco and 315 mi (507 km) northwest of Sacramento.
Its location adjacent to Humboldt Bay 270 miles (430 km) north of San Francisco (via U.S. Route 101) includes marinas and industrial docking facilities, making it the largest port between San Francisco and Coos Bay, a distance of about 500 miles.
- Eureka, CA
Located near the waterfront in the heart of Old Town, the Eureka Visitor Center features interactive resources, and invites guests and locals alike to stop in for all things Eureka! VISIT US #VISITEUREKA
- Historic Old Town & Waterfront. Victorian architecture lines Historic Old Town Eureka, adjacent to Humboldt Bay at the edge of the city. This charming area of town dates to its fishing and industrial days of the 1850s.
- Redwood Highway. Eureka is right on the path of the world-famous Redwood Highway, a 230-mile route that stretches from the community of Legget in Mendocino County to Crescent City and the Oregon border.
- Sequoia Park Forest & Garden. Sequoia Forest & Garden is a treasured city space filled with family-friendly things to do. This public park encompasses a total of 67 acres, including 40 acres of an original redwood grove.
- Carson Mansion. High up on a hill overlooking Humboldt Bay, the Carson Mansion is a beautiful remnant of the city's industrial past. It's one of the most photographed houses in the country, and a perfect example of old Victorian architecture.
Eureka is the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland and a frequent stopover point for road trippers exploring the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt Bay is a natural bay and a multi-basin, bar-built coastal lagoon located on the rugged North Coast of California, entirely within Humboldt County. More Activities.
Situated on the shores of Humboldt Bay, Eureka provides an urban environment in this rugged corner of California with a quaint but lively city center, thriving arts scene, and variety of shopping and dining options without the hectic rush of other major cities in the state.
Tucked just inland of Humboldt Bay, Eureka is the largest city between San Francisco and Portland and the perfect home base for your Redwood adventure. Filled with a rich history of gold mining and bustling port activity, nowhere is Eureka’s Victorian heritage more evident than in Old Town.
