Fairhaven California Map
Explore Fairhaven, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Fairhaven, California
| City | Fairhaven |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 40.785126 |
| Longitude | -124.20284 |
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 98.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 95564 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Eureka |
| School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District |
About Fairhaven, California
Fairhaven is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 165. The population density is 98.0 people per km². Fairhaven is located at 40.7851°N, 124.2028°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95564.Fairhaven occupies a narrow, wind-scoured strip of land defined by the relentless meeting of earth and the Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.4 miles west-southwest of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.4 miles southwest of Arcata. Low-lying dunes and salt-crusted scrub dominate the terrain, where the air remains perpetually heavy with the brine of the tides. To the east, the brackish waters of the Elk River carve a quiet path through the landscape, serving as a reminder of the shifting boundary between solid ground and the encroaching tide. On clear days, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Klamath Mountains provides a jagged backdrop to the horizon, far removed from the immediate, flat expanse of the shoreline. Nearby, the quiet surface of Dead Mouse Marsh reflects the shifting gray light, while the proximity of Indian Island adds a sense of isolation to the coastal geography.
Fairhaven retains a rugged, industrial character, shaped by the legacy of maritime trade and the steady hum of commerce that once defined this stretch of the coast. The local economy persists in a lean, functional rhythm, echoing the labor of those who long ago looked toward the water for their livelihood. Visitors often find their way to the Samoa Boat Ramp County Park, a utilitarian point of departure for those navigating the coastal waters. Life in Fairhaven moves with the temperament of the sea, indifferent to the bustle of more crowded regions, and those who walk the nearby Hookton Slough Trail find a landscape that demands little but offers a stark, honest beauty. Far from the dense canopy of the Arcata Community Forest, the open sky remains the most prominent feature, casting a pale, shifting glow over the persistent, salt-worn architecture of the district.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Samoa Boat Ramp County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 205° SW
- Del Norte Street Picnic Area (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 068° E
- Highland Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 121° SE
- The Studio of Dance Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 056° NE
- North Coast Repertory Theater (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 058° NE
- Elk River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 163° S
- Eureka Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 127° SE
- Ellis Art & Architecture Supplies (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 058° NE
- North Coast Dance (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 059° NE
- Discovery Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 061° NE
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.4 mi, 044° NE · 11k acres
- Fishermans Memorial Statue (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 050° NE
- South Spit Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 220° SW
- Samoa Cookhouse Circa 1893 (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 025° NE
- Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 025° NE
- Bell Buoy (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 025° NE
- Blue Ox Millworks (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 062° NE
- South Humboldt Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.3 mi, 208° SW
- Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 023° NE
- Samoa State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.6 mi, 000° N
- Headwaters Forest Reserve (National Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 155° SE · 15k acres
- California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 7.2 mi, 211° SW · 8,946 acres
- Arcata Playhouse (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 045° NE
- South Stairs Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 020° N
- World's Tallest Totem Pole (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 025° NE
- Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 15.4 mi, 021° N · 978k acres
- The Immortal Tree (Attraction) — 28.3 mi, 154° SE
- Dolason Barn (Historic Ruins) — 31.7 mi, 023° NE
- Flat Iron Tree (Attraction) — 32.0 mi, 160° S
- Hoopa Valley Museum (Museum) — 33.1 mi, 054° NE
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About This Fairhaven Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairhaven, California. Coordinates: 40.785126, -124.20284. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Fairhaven includes the ZIP code (95564), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Northern Humboldt Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
