travel42 Port Guide: Eureka

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The fog-shrouded town of Eureka, California, and its nearby neighbor, Arcata, were built by timber companies. Situated on the rugged northern coast, 225 mi/360 km north of San Francisco, the towns seem like outposts of civilization in the midst of the wilderness.

Many of the timber barons chose to live in Eureka, and it shows: The town has a good collection of Victorian architecture, with the most opulent (some might say gaudy) example being the Carson Mansion. It has become one of the most p...