Offshore, the sports-minded can bring in chinook and silver salmon, as well as cod, perch and snapper. Hikers and campers can choose between rugged wilderness outings and beautifully maintained state, county, and private campgrounds, or hundreds of miles of trails from the coast to the mountains. Surrounding all are the mighty majestic redwoods' unmatched scenic grandeur. For urban sports enthusiasts, Eureka has an excellent 18-hole golf course as well as indoor tennis, racquetball, and bowling. Ocean views are more expensive as are those with more property.
Property is very high in Eureka, since demand exceeds supply.
Expansion is limited as most of the surrounding real estate holdings are owned by large timber companies. There are many mobile home parks in the greater Eureka area, with some fine adult and senior parks available. Eureka has a public transportation system. The Eureka Transit Service operates seven days a week within the greater Eureka area, and the Redwood Transit System operates between Crescent City to the north and Garberville to the south. Transfers can be made between the two systems.