Eureka Travel Information
Perched on the second largest enclosed bay in California, Eureka is
ideally situated for water recreation. Kayakers and canoers can drift
down one of the four rivers, spotting birds along the way, or paddle
through the saltwater waves of the Pacific in Humboldt Lagoon. You'll
find that anglers who speak of the abundant salmon and steelhead in
the area aren't just telling fish stories. Or visitors can charter a
boat for ocean fishing and haul in some halibut, snapper, and petrale
sole. Visitors can also stroll the waterfront boardwalk and watch the
comings and goings of colorful fishing
boats, pleasure craft and seafaring vessels.
But Eureka isn't just about water recreation. There's also
wildlife viewing at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where
those with a quick eye can spot over 400 different species of birds.
Perhaps you'd like to hit the trails. Whether it's by bike or by foot,
the state parks surrounding Eureka have you covered. Set up camp
amongst the country's tallest trees in Humboldt Redwoods State Park or
on the shoreline at Clam Beach or Gold Bluff Beach. Big Lagoon County
Park gives you the best of both land and shore with easy access for
canoes and kayaks.
If you tire of rugged outdoor life, head back to civilization. The
town of Eureka is the largest on the north coast. Once a raucous
lumber town, Eureka has mellowed and now the Victorian storefronts and
houses, especially in Old Town, feel more like a seaside resort full
of coffee houses, galleries, museums, and a variety of unusual
boutiques. In operation since 1907, The Sequoia Park Zoo has long been
considered one of the most important cultural facilities in the area,
and takes pride in being one of the smallest institutions that has
been accredited by the Association of American Zoos and Aquariums.
Tucked away on the south side of town, this 77-acre tract of
old-growth redwoods contains nature trails, a duck pond, two
playgrounds and the charming small zoo.
Eureka is located alongside Humboldt Bay, 270 miles north of the
San Francisco Bay Area via Highway 101.
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