Eureka North Coast California

Eureka California has escaped the major development that has changed the look of most coastal city's south of San francisco. The town is situated on the Humboldt Bay. At one time Eureka was the north coast center for the fishing and the timber industries. Both are still important to the city though in a smaller way form from the past. Inland you can find giant redwoods trees at Redwood National and State Parks. Nearly half of the remaining old growth redwoods are in this park system including the worlds tallest tree.

The town of Eureka has beautifully restored Victorian homes and businesses and a growing number of fine restaurants along the waterfront. One of the most interesting and most photographed buildings in Eureka is the Carson Mansion. TImber magnate William Carson is said to have built this Victorian landmark in the late 1800s during a downturn in the lumber industry, as a means of keeping 100 skilled workers employed. The ornate home was designed by the Newsom Brothers, famous San Francisco architects.

Eureka’s fishing fleet adds a colorful and authentic touch to scenic Humboldt Bay while providing shops and restaurants with the freshest and finest seafood available. In town you will find a full range of hotels and bed and breakfast if you plan on spending more than a day.

The city of Eureka makes a prefect base for exploring California's north coast with many points of interest less than an hours drive away. Eureka's climate has mild, rainy winters and cool, dry summers, with an average temperature of 55 °F. Expect to see quite a few foggy days when visiting duping the winter and spring. Summers can be quite plea sent with sunny warm days.

Eureka is located along the northern California coastline 280 miles north of San Francisco. Driving time from the San Francisco Bay Area is four hours through the wine country and mountains of Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

Drive time from Portland is about seven hours. Plan on spending a few days in Eureka to explore the region in and around this classic California town.