Eureka California Map

About Eureka, California

Eureka is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of 26,010. The population density is 1061.5 people per km². Eureka is located at 40.8021°N, 124.1637°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95503.

Eureka, a city on the California coast, breathes the damp, salt-laced air of a land where redwood giants still touch the sky. It lies 94.0 miles west of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Arcata. Its character is etched by the insistent ebb and flow of Humboldt Bay, a vast, shallow expanse that cradles the city and dictates its very rhythm. The waterfront, a working harbor, hums with the low thrum of fishing boats and the occasional cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the sea's enduring presence. Beyond the weathered piers, the landscape rises into rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, resonant greens of ancient forests, their shadows a cool balm against the bright, often misty, coastal light. The architecture, a charming mix of Victorian grandeur and utilitarian structures, speaks of a past built on timber and trade, a solid, grounded presence against the wilder elements of nature. The history of Eureka is inextricably tied to the colossal redwoods that once carpeted this region, their felled titans fueling a booming lumber industry that established the city as a vital port. For generations, the economy of Eureka relied on the relentless harvest of these magnificent trees, shaping its fortunes and its very identity. The bay itself, a rich estuary, has always been a source of sustenance and commerce, supporting a robust fishing fleet that continues to ply the Pacific's bounty. Today, while the era of unchecked logging has receded, the echoes of that industrial past linger in the sturdy, unpretentious spirit of Eureka's residents. Beyond the working waterfront, a burgeoning arts scene and a growing appreciation for the surrounding natural wonders—the nearby Redwood National and State Parks—are drawing new life and a different kind of prosperity to this enduring coastal community.

About This Eureka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eureka, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.802071, -124.163673. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Eureka and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for Eureka includes the ZIP code (95501), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Eureka City Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Eureka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.