Myrtletown, California
Myrtletown is a community of 5,322 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit Myrtletown
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eureka Theater, Sequoia Park Zoo, Carnegie Free Library and Clarke Historical Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Myrtletown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Myrtletown
Myrtletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Myrtletown lies at an elevation of 112 feet (34 m). Myrtletown is a part of the Eureka, California metropolitan area. The population was 4,882 at the 2020 census, up from 4,675 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Myrtletown, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Eureka Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Eureka, California
Museums and landmarks15
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Carnegie library in Eureka California
Clarke Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in the United States of America
Eureka Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in Eureka, California
George McFarlan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Humboldt Bay Woolen Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Factory in Eureka, United States of America
Indian Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Island in Humboldt County, California, United States
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Eureka, United States of America
Old Town Eureka
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Eureka, California, United States
Thomas F. Ricks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Eureka, California
William S. Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
E. Janssen Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes28
Jitter Bean Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
3101 Montgomery Street, Eureka
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 06:00-16:30
Gallagher's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
1604 4th Street, Eureka
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 11:30-20:30
16 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Rodeway Inn Humboldt Bay - Redwood Area
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2014 4th Street, Eureka
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
1324 5th Street, Eureka
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare7
Map of Myrtletown
122 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 (2 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, 1 miles away.
- Eureka 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Cutten 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Bayview 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Pine Hills 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Arcata 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Humboldt Hill 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- McKinleyville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fortuna 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Ferndale 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Hydesville 16 mi south, about 26 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
- 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
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Building, Nytasi, CC0
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