Eureka, California
Eureka is a city of 26,010 people in Humboldt County, California, founded in May 13, 1850.
Why visit Eureka
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 110 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, Eureka Theater, Clarke Memorial Museum and Carnegie Free Library.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Eureka
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eureka
Eureka ( yuurr-EE-kə; Wiyot: Jaroujiji; Hupa: dahwilahłding; Karok: Uuth) is a city in and the county seat of Humboldt County, located on the North Coast of California. The city is located on U.S. Route 101 on the shores of Humboldt Bay, 270 miles (435 km) north of San Francisco and 100 miles (161 km) south of the Oregon border. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26,512 and the population of the greater Eureka area was 48,119.
From the Wikipedia article Eureka, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Eureka Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Eureka, California
Humboldt Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 4.1 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Museums and landmarks30
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Carnegie library in Eureka California
Clarke Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in the United States of America
Eureka Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hotel in Eureka, California
George McFarlan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Humboldt Bay Woolen Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Factory in Eureka, United States of America
Indian Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Island in Humboldt County, California, United States
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Eureka, United States of America
Old Town Eureka
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Eureka, California, United States
Thomas F. Ricks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Eureka, California
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William S. Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Fay Slough Wildlife Area
Hiking and trails · 2.7 mi
Access open, but refer to regulations or contact CDFW regional or area office prior to visit.
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes110
Jitter Bean Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
3101 Montgomery Street, Eureka
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 06:00-16:30
Time Out Restaurant and Sports Bar
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
3502 Broadway Street, Eureka
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Witness Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
734 5th Street, Eureka
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:30; Su 08:00-15:00
98 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
815 West Wabash Avenue, Eureka
Rodeway Inn Humboldt Bay - Redwood Area
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
2014 4th Street, Eureka
Churches and places of worship30
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
1324 5th Street, Eureka
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare11
Map of Eureka
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 42°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 60°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 62°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eureka Wfo Woodley Island Gsn Hcn 72594 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Humboldt County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Murray Field (EKA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Myrtletown 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Cutten 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Bayview 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Manila 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Indianola 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Pine Hills 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Arcata 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Humboldt Hill 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- McKinleyville 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Fortuna 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Humboldt Bay and Eureka aerial view, Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humboldt County Office of Education Eureka CA, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burre Center Eureka CA, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Sizzler in Eureka, California (35982834306), m01229 from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2014.10.12.095735 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2014.10.12.095805 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2020-Aug 9 Eureka CA from top of Courthouse, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Public domain
- 2014.10.12.100209 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2014.10.12.100239 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2014.10.12.100305 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2014.10.12.100635 Milton Carson Home Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2014.10.12.094624 Carson Mansion Eureka California, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- Yellow House B and B Eureka, Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka, California Big Yellow, Nick, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka Old Town and Clock, Jan Kronsell, Public domain
- Eureka Theater 2007, Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0
- Indian Island Tolowot California, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Eureka CA ThomasFRicks-House, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- McFarlan House Eureka CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Bank of eureka california, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Front Detail, Nytasi, CC0
- Eureka Old Town Commercial Building, Pamla J. Eisenberg, CC BY 2.0
- Post Office Eureka CA 1911, National Archives, Public domain
- William S. Clarke House, JP Smith, Public domain
- Eureka Inn 7, Norcalal at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Janssen Building, Eureka CA 2010, JP Smith, Public domain
- Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Building, Nytasi, CC0
- Trinity Alps - Northern California @ 1 Arc Second, Kevin M. Gill, CC BY 2.0
- Handicapped parking with box, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Electric Blue Jay (7856036500), cloud.shepherd, CC BY 2.0
- Humboldt County Library - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt County Historical Society, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson Mansion by Bruce Fingerhood, Bruce Fingerhood, CC BY 2.0
- Carter House Inn from SE, Monotropa uniflora, Public domain
- Carter House Inn, Monotropa uniflora, Public domain
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