Rich in history, with a promising future, Eustis is ideally located in the heart of central Florida. Nestled along the Eastern Shore of Lake Eustis, the 7,000-acre lake provides a picturesque background for the diversified community, where small town friendliness is not a thing of the past. With a population of nearly 15,000, Eustis is large enough to offer most big city amenities, yet is small enough to retain its small town charm. Eustis offers complete facilities for its citizens and visitors and a variety of recreational and educational opportunities. The historical downtown and outlying areas continue to grow economically.

Located in the hub of eastern Lake County's Golden Triangle, which also includes Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla, Eustis accesses 300 miles of shoreline. Lake Eustis is one of 1,400 lakes in Lake County which provide breathtaking natural beauty and a variety of activities from boating and fishing to water-skiing and diving. Plentiful fish in the numerous lakes include Largemouth Bass, Blue Bream, Stripers, Speckled Perch, and Catfish. Two public access boat ramps are available, off of Lake Shore Drive and off U.S. 441.

Eustis is connected to the area communities through the famous Harris Chain of Lakes, feeding into the St. John's River and eventually travelling all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The Dora Canal connects Lakes Eustis and Dora. The Ocala National Forest borders Eustis twenty minutes to the north.

As golf is a sport that is enjoyed year round in Eustis, the area boasts of a variety of highly rated golf courses. The City of Eustis has nine parks with playgrounds, benches, and picnic tables conveniently located throughout the city, and ideal for family picnics and fun.

In 1993 Eustis was designated as a Florida Main Street City and its Main Street Program has resulted in several lakefront improvements and additions, such as new stores and restaurants. A stroll through downtown Eustis takes you back to yesteryear, as the renovated buildings comprise what is known as The Village. The shops located on Magnolia Avenue and Eustis Street, overlook brick sidewalks and tree-shaded benches provide a relaxing shopping experience.