Situated along the spectacular Northern California coastline 280 miles north of San Francisco, the City of Eureka is one of the California’s best-kept secrets. The City is bordered on one side by beautiful and functional Humboldt Bay, and on the other by mountains lush with giant redwoods, both of which offer a reminder of the area’s rich logging and fishing heritage. A variety of cultural opportunities are available in Eureka, including public art, and active theater, music and artisan venues.
Eureka has all of the amenities of a larger town with a small town atmosphere, including a nearby state university and community college, short commutes, and abundant community events. The City’s scenic beauty is enhanced with famous Victorian architecture. Residents enjoy moderate weather throughout the year which allows for the abundance of outdoor recreational activities such as boating, sports fishing, kayaking, hunting, birding, hiking and backpacking.
Eureka was incorporated as a Charter City in 1874 and serves as the Humboldt County seat. The City has more than 278 full-time employees who deliver quality municipal services to its approximately 27,000 citizens, many of whom are active in the community. Eureka’s annual operating budget of about $56.8 million supports a full service city including Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Community Development, Building and a public Zoo. The City has a cooperative and supportive executive team, all working under the leadership of a City Manager.
Situated along the spectacular Northern California coastline 280 miles north of San Francisco, the City of Eureka is one of the California’s best-kept secrets. The City is bordered on one side by beautiful and functional Humboldt Bay, and on the other by mountains lush with giant redwoods, both of which offer a reminder of the area’s rich logging and fishing heritage. A variety of cultural opportunities are available in Eureka, including public art, and active theater, music and artisan venues.
Eureka has all of the amenities of a larger town with a small town atmosphere, including a nearby state university and community college, short commutes, and abundant community events. The City’s scenic beauty is enhanced with famous Victorian architecture. Residents enjoy moderate weather throughout the year which allows for the abundance of outdoor recreational activities such as boating, sports fishing, kayaking, hunting, birding, hiking and backpacking.
Eureka was incorporated as a Charter City in 1874 and serves as the Humboldt County seat. The City has more than 278 full-time employees who deliver quality municipal services to its approximately 27,000 citizens, many of whom are active in the community. Eureka’s annual operating budget of about $56.8 million supports a full service city including Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Community Development, Building and a public Zoo. The City has a cooperative and supportive executive team, all working under the leadership of a City Manager.
