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Located in Northwest California, Humboldt County is the southern gateway to the Pacific Northwest. The county encompasses 2.3 million acres, 80 percent of which is forestlands, protected old growth Coast Redwoods and recreational areas. Humboldt County accounts for twenty percent of the total forest production for all of California. The county seat is Eureka. The local cities and towns are well-known for their Victorian-style buildings and structures. Located at the midpoint of the county is Humboldt Bay, California's second largest natural bay. Notable locations include Redwood National and State Parks, Abalone Campground, Rock Lake, Patricks Point State Park and Mad River Beach County Park among others. The winters in Humboldt County are wet and cool, while the summers tend to be dry and foggy. The numerous acres of private redwood timberland make Humboldt the top timber producer in California. The county also contains a diversity of plant and animal species, with significant forest and coastal habitats. With many great schools, Humboldt County is a welcoming and inviting place to study and work.
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