Eureka often refers to:
Eureka (word), a famous exclamation attributed to Archimedes
Eureka effect, the sudden, unexpected realization of the solution to a problem
Eureka or Ureka may also refer to:
Eureka’s compact downtown makes it an ideal launchpad for exploring the rugged coastline that stretches from the Redwood National and State Parks to the windswept cliffs of Point Arena. Because the city’s streets are flat and bike‑friendly, renting a city bike lets you glide past Victorian storefronts, then hop on a ferry to the nearby islands for a day of sea‑bird spotting. The harbour’s modest size means you’ll avoid the congestion of larger ports, yet you’re still within easy reach of the famous lighthouse at Humboldt Bay, a short drive that offers sweeping tidal views without the tourist crowds.
While the downtown art galleries showcase the region’s timber heritage, the real social pulse lies in the neighborhood pubs tucked behind the streetcar tracks. These establishments serve craft beers brewed with locally sourced hops, often paired with smoked salmon from nearby river runs. Ask the bartender for the “bay‑seasoned” tap; it’s a seasonal brew that changes with the tide, reflecting the city’s intimate relationship with the Pacific. The informal setting encourages conversations with fishermen and woodworkers who can point you toward lesser‑known tide‑pool walks and quiet forest trails just outside the city limits.
Eureka’s climate swings between misty summers and crisp, clear winters, each season unveiling a distinct character. Late spring brings a burst of fern‑laden trails perfect for low‑impact hiking, while autumn’s fog lifts just enough to reveal the towering redwoods in golden light. If you time your visit for the bi‑annual harvest festival, you’ll experience a townwide celebration of Pacific Northwest produce, complete with pop‑up markets and coastal foraging workshops. Planning around these natural cycles lets you sidestep the peak tourist influx and experience the city’s quieter, more reflective side.
Look up Eureka or eureka in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Eureka often refers to: Eureka (word), a famous exclamation attributed to Archimedes Eureka effect, the sudden, unexpected realization of the solution to a problem Eureka or Ureka may also refer to:
[edit] Eureka Rebellion, an 1854 goldminers' rebellion in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Eureka Flag, the battle flag of the Eureka Rebellion Tehran Conference, codenamed Eureka, an Allied meeting during World War II
[edit] Eureka (company), a manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, now owned by the Midea Group Eureka Forbes, an Indian multinational home appliances company, now owned by Advent International Eureka! Restaurant Group, California-based hamburger restaurant chain Eureka! Tent Company, an American company Kværner Eureka, a Norwegian engineering and construction services company
[edit] Characters[edit] Eureka O'Hara, an American drag queen, popularized on Rupaul's Drag Race Eureka (Oz), Dorothy Gale's cat in The Wizard of Oz, so named because Uncle Henry found her Eureka (Eureka Seven), a main character in Eureka Seven Film and television[edit] Eureka (1979 film), an American experimental film by Ernie Gehr Eureka (1983 film), a British-American drama directed by Nicolas Roeg Eureka (2000 film), a Japanese drama directed by Shinji Aoyama Eureka (2020 film), an Indian Telugu-language thriller film by Karteek Anand Eureka (2023 film), an Argentine drama directed by Lisandro Alonso Eureka! (Canadian TV series), a 1980s Canadian educational series Eureka! (2022 TV series), a 2020s American educational series Eureka (British TV series), a 1980s British educational series Eureka (2006 TV series), an American science fiction series aired 2006–2012 Eureka (soundtrack), a 2008 soundtrack album Eureka TV, a British children's science show aired 2001–2005 Eureka Learning Channel, a defunct Singaporean educational television channel Music[edit] Eureka (The Bible album), 1988 Eureka (Jim O'Rourke album), whose title track was featured in the 2000 film Eureka (Mother Mother album) Eureka (Rooney album), 2010 Eureka (Leslie Clio album) "Eureka" (Sakanaction song), 2014 song by Sakanaction "Eureka" (Gen Hoshino song), 2025 song by Gen Hoshino Literature[edit] Eureka (University of Cambridge magazine), published by the Cambridge University Mathematical Society Eureka (Italian magazine), a monthly comic magazine published between 1967 and 1989 Eureka (Japanese magazine) [jp], a monthly general art magazine with a focus on poetry and criticism Eureka: A Prose Poem, a 1848 essay by Edgar Allan Poe Eureka, a monthly science magazine for primary school students in Malayalam language published by Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad, Kerala, India Eureka (journal), the original name of the Canadian mathematical problem-solving journal Crux Mathematicorum Other media[edit] Eureka (musical), a 2004 Australian musical Eureka! (video game), a 1984 text adventure
[edit] Australia[edit] Eureka, New South Wales, a suburb in Byron Shire Eureka, Queensland, a locality in the Bundaberg Region Eureka, Victoria, a small eastern suburb of Ballarat Canada[edit] Eureka, Nova Scotia Eureka, Nunavut Eureka Pass, Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut Eureka Sound, Nunavut Equatorial Guinea[edit] San Antonio de Ureca, also called Ureka, on Bioko Island and known as one of the wettest places on Earth New Zealand[edit] Eureka, New Zealand, rural settlement in the Waikato District United States[edit] Eureka, California, the largest US city named Eureka Eureka, Colorado Eureka, Marion County, Florida Eureka, Miami-Dade County, Florida, part of Richmond West, Florida Eureka, Illinois Eureka College Eureka, Lawrence County, Indiana, an unincorporated community Eureka, Spencer County, Indiana, an unincorporated community Eureka, Kansas Eureka, Michigan, an unincorporated community Eureka, Missouri Eureka, Perry County, Missouri Eureka, Montana Eureka, Nevada Eureka, North Carolina Eureka, Pennsylvania Eureka, South Carolina, an unincorporated community in Aiken County, South Carolina Eureka, South Dakota Eureka, Texas (disambiguation) Eureka, Utah Eureka (Baskerville, Virginia), a historic home near Baskerville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia Eureka, Washington Eureka, West Virginia Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin, a town Eureka, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Eureka Center, Minnesota Eureka Center, Wisconsin Eureka County, Nevada Eureka Springs, Arkansas Eureka Township, Adair County, Iowa Eureka Township, Michigan Eureka Township, Dakota County, Minnesota Eureka Township, Valley County, Nebraska Eureka Valley (Inyo County), California Eureka Valley, San Francisco, California
[edit] Eureka (organisation), an international research and development funding and coordination network Eureka (OPAC), a library search engine developed by RLG Eureka! (museum), a museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom The Eureka, a machine for generating Latin verses Eureka-147, a system for digital audio broadcast Eureka Streams, an open source software project Eureka theorem, a result of Gauss that every natural number is the sum of three triangular numbers 5261 Eureka, an asteroid co-orbital with Mars Constantan, also known as Eureka, a metal alloy Heureka, a science centre in Vantaa, Finland Eureka, the transponder component of the World War II Rebecca/Eureka transponding radar Eureka: The Solver, numerical solver for mathematical systems of equations, released by Borland, 1987
[edit] Eureka (1900 automobile), an American automobile Eureka (1907 automobile), an American automobile Eureka (airship), a Zeppelin NT owned by Airship Ventures Eureka (French automobile), a French automobile Eureka (ferryboat), an 1890-built steam ferryboat now preserved in San Francisco Ameri-Cana Eureka, a Canadian ultralight aircraft
[edit] Eureka Diamond, the first diamond found in South Africa Eureka Mountain (Colorado), a summit in the Sangre de Cristo Range Eureka Poker Tour, poker tour in the central and eastern Europe Eureka Prizes, annual Australian science prizes presented by the Australian Museum, Sydney, Australia Eureka Shipyard, a shipyard of the early 20th century in New York State Eureka Tower, a 2006 91-storey residential building in Melbourne, Australia Disney's Eureka! A California Parade, a former parade in Disney's California Adventure Park Eureka! Program, a teen girls' achievement program run by Girls, Inc. Asociación Atlética Eureka, known as Eureka, a former football team in Argentina Eureka O'Hara, American drag queen