Pine Hills, California
Pine Hills is a community of 2,875 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit Pine Hills
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eureka Theater, Humboldt Harbor Light, Carnegie Free Library and Eureka Inn.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Pine Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pine Hills
Pine Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States, adjacent to Eureka. The population was 3,186 at the 2020 census, up from 3,131 at the 2010 census. Pine Hills includes areas like Ridgewood and areas as far south as the small neighborhood of Elk River. An area near this artificial census construct is called Pine Hill by Local government agencies and officials.
From the Wikipedia article Pine Hills, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Eureka Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in Eureka, California
Humboldt Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 4.0 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Carnegie library in Eureka California
Eureka Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Hotel in Eureka, California
Humboldt Bay Woolen Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Factory in Eureka, United States of America
Thomas F. Ricks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in California, United States
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic building in Eureka, California
William S. Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Museum · 4.7 mi
Museum in Eureka, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Elk River Wildlife Area
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
Access open, but refer to regulations or contact CDFW regional or area office prior to visit.
Restaurants and cafes3
Lost Coast Brewery
Brewery and winery · 2.8 mi
1600 Sunset Drive, Eureka
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Map of Pine Hills
58 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 (5 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, 6 miles away.
- Humboldt Hill 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Cutten 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Bayview 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Eureka 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Arcata 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Fortuna 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ferndale 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Hydesville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- McKinleyville 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Garberville 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 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 Theater 2007, Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka CA ThomasFRicks-House, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Front Detail, Nytasi, CC0
- 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
- Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Building, Nytasi, CC0
- Humboldt Harbor CA 1920 REE, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Humboldt County - California Quail - panoramio, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Eureka Big Dig in Golf Course, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lachnum virgineum 440478831, Mandy Hackney, CC BY 4.0
- Lachnum virgineum 440478847, Mandy Hackney, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt Harbor Historical District Plaque, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Eureka, California. - Flickr - -RodrixParedes (1), Rodrigo Paredes from Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, CC BY 2.0
- KS-Buhne Point Memorial, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humboldt Bay from Buhne Point, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KS-Tsunami Escape This Way, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KS-Tsunami Warning Buhne Point, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bighammer, PBC Designer, CC BY 3.0
- Bridge Scream, Eethove Jeffrey Maiten, CC BY 3.0
- Pierson's Garden Gazebo, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierson's Raised Bed from Pallet6, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pierson's Garden Pond, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College of the Redwoods Cloudscape After Rain, Eethove Jeffrey Maiten, CC BY 3.0
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