| | Eureka, California is located along the Pacific Coast Highway 101.Visitors to Eureka can enjoy giant redwood groves, untouched coastline, and six wild and scenic rivers.Visitors can also enjoy the endless outdoor adventures of camping, hiking, kayaking, surfing, beach-combing, bird watching, biking, sailing, fishing, and many other activities near Eureka.Eureka was founded in 1850 as a shipping center for Trinity gold mines. During the city's prosperous years, wealthy lumber barons built marvelous Victorian-style homes, many of which are still standing. This Victorian Heritage is preserved in Eureka today and Eureka is dedicated to preserving one of the finest and largest collections of Victorian homes in the world.With Humboldt Bay to the north and surrounded by ancient redwood trees, the city of Eureka enjoys an intimate relationship with the ocean and a colorful history of logging.The nearby Redwood National and State Parks draw thousands of visitors each year, and the coastal waters and parks bordering Eureka present ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and observation.Do you like geocaching? Eureka, California offers over 580 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Eureka, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Eureka. |  | | | |
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