Eureka is a destination for travelers from around the world who want to experience a California coastal city. With its towering sequoias, beautiful beaches, and the most scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, it is one of California's most popular tourist destinations and a popular stopover on the way to Hawaii.

The city is just off U.S. Route 101, which stretches from the Oregon border to the California coast and includes numerous reserves and state parks along the way, as well as the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Eureka is the biggest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. It is also home to the Sequoia Park Zoo, California's oldest zoo,

The 67-acre zoo consists of hiking and biking trails as well, and the trails are located on the east side of the city, near the Redwood Trail, a popular hiking trail. Other parks in Eureka include the Humboldt Botanical Garden, the Eureka Marsh, and the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

To experience and appreciate the California coast and the lush greenery that surrounds it, take a long drive along this magnificent and impressive path. Eureka has a number of cafes and restaurants where you can sit and have a cup of coffee or tea while enjoying a beautiful view of the sea. With fresh air, a relaxed environment, it's a great city to spend a week or two in unwinding.

Eureka has many great hotels, as well as a plethora of dining and drinking options. The Morris Graves Museum of Art is located in the heart of Eureka, just blocks from the city center, and houses some of the most important artworks from around the world as well as local artists. There are several theater groups in town as well, including the Eureka Theatre Company and several others.

The entire city is home to hundreds of important Victorian homes, including the nationally recognized Carson Mansion. The city has a number of museums where you can explore the heritage and lifestyle of this California city.

The Eureka area includes the neighboring San Francisco Bay Area, Mendocino Valley, and the Central Valley of California. This area is located on the San Andreas Fault and has been affected by major earthquakes in the past.

On Feb. 4, 2010, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck south of Eureka and was followed by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred about 1.8 km north of the city. The tremors were felt as far away as San Francisco and Sacramento.

In 2010, the population of Greater Eureka was 45,034, an increase of 4.1% according to the 2010 census. The population of the city was 27,191 in the 2010 census, 3.6% higher than the previous census in 2010.