296 miles N of San Francisco
At first glance, Eureka (pop. 27,000) looks unappealing: Fast-food restaurants, cheap motels, and shopping malls predominate on the main thoroughfare. But if you turn west off U.S. 101 anywhere between A and M streets, you'll discover Old Town Eureka along the waterfront, which is worth exploring. It has a large number of Victorian buildings, a museum, and some good-quality stores and restaurants.
The city's newest development is a waterfront boardwalk between C and F streets, adjacent to the Old Town historic district. This section of the waterfront, previously closed to the public, now offers sweeping views of the harbor and bay.
For more visitor information, contact or visit the Eureka/Humboldt County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1034 Second St., Eureka, CA 95501 (tel. 800/346-3482 or 707/443-5097; www.redwoodvisitor.org), or the Eureka Chamber of Commerce, 2112 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501 (tel. 800/356-6381 or 707/442-3738; www.eurekachamber.com).
Eureka Travel Experiences
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Day Three
We woke up to the noise of chopper engines revving outside. Yesterday I saw six or seven Harleys in the parking lot. Looks like the... Continue reading »
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A slight change in plan
It started almost as soon as we got off the Ferry in prince Rupert. Will, our truck driver and leader, announced that the plan was to vis... Continue reading »
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Day Two
The sky was gloomy and there was a light drizzle when we set out on our second day. Eureka is quieter than I expected. There we... Continue reading »
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Northern California
Northern California is gorgeous and has some wonderful outdoor attractions for those passing through. We passed through the town of... Continue reading »
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Californinan North Coast - Redwood NP
Driving through the Redwood forests is very impressive. Huge trees and spectacular view of the coastline. Some of the trees have diameter... Continue reading »
