List of people from Eureka, California

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Eureka, California.

Music

 * Sara Bareilles, musical artist
 * Blackhouse (Brian Ladd), musical artist
 * Mr. Bungle, American experimental rock band formed in Eureka.
 * Trevor Dunn, musical artist
 * Ernie Earnshaw, musician
 * Mindy Gledhill, musical artist
 * El Hefe (Aaron Abeyta), musical artist
 * Mel Lyman, musician and film maker,
 * Alexander McCurdy, organist and educator
 * Michael Moore, musician
 * Parasite (Armin Elsaesser), musician
 * Mike Patton, musical artist and lead vocalist of Faith No More
 * Trey Spruance, musical artist

Military

 * Robert M. Viale, U.S. Medal of Honor recipient
 * Stephen Girard Whipple, 49er, newspaper editor, Union Army officer, and politician

Politics and law

 * Bob L. Beers, politician
 * David Cobb, presidential candidate and orator
 * Thomas Cottrell, politician
 * James G. Crichton, politician
 * James Gillett, Governor of California
 * Peter D. Hannaford, political adviser and author associated with Ronald W. Reagan
 * Frank C. Newman, Supreme Court of California associate justice

Crime

 * Wayne Adam Ford, serial killer

Baseball

 * Lafayette Henion, Major League baseball pitcher
 * Dane Iorg, Major League baseball player
 * Garth Iorg, Major League baseball player
 * John Jaso, Major League baseball catcher and designated hitter
 * Eddie Kearse, Major League baseball catcher
 * Bill Kenworthy, Major League baseball player
 * Roy Partee, Major League baseball catcher
 * Greg Shanahan, Major League baseball pitcher
 * Ned Yost, Major League baseball manager

Basketball

 * Al Brightman, basketball player and coach
 * Mo Charlo, professional basketball player

Bowling

 * Walter Ray Williams, Jr., professional bowler

Cricket

 * Dennis Silk, cricketer

Football

 * Dave Harper, football player
 * Rey Maualuga, professional football player
 * Mike Nott, professional football player
 * Maurice Purify, professional football player
 * Elbie Schultz (1917–2002), collegiate All-American and NFL football player
 * John Woodcock, football player

Martial arts

 * Nate Quarry, professional fighter

Rowing

 * Kevin Still, Olympic bronze medalist in rowing

Volleyball

 * Heather Erickson, Paralympic volleyball player