Downtown
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata when you stop by Arcata Plaza. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Arcata Community Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Arcata Community Forest, a lovely green space in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
You can make plans for a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your stay in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Los Bagels
Enjoy an outing to Los Bagels during your stay in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Explore the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt State University during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Arcata
Beautiful, historic property. Centrally located. Street parking with a permit. We were there for the Arcata Farmer’s Market. Walk out of the property onto the plaza and into the market. It couldn’t have been more convenient. Missed a few modern conveniences, but none that diminished the stay.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Everything was very clean. The staff was friendly. The amenities were great. The Oasis was wonderful and relaxing. Everything is well kept up and family friendly.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
My room overlooked the building air conditioner on the roof, so there was continuous low-level noise, but otherwise no room complaints. The "breakfast" was a $7 voucher for the food court restaurants. The EV charger was a level 2, slow, but free charger that worked. Only two chargers, charge took ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
The place did not have my room ready nor anyone else’s by 3pm. It was so noisy due to traffic and their solution is ear plugs in the drawer. There was yelling by the staff and an elderly woman living there. It’s cheap but not worth it. All night Im hearing toilets flush and people working outside ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
The cabins where small but functional and comfortable the radiant floor heat was nice along with on demand hot water made it easy for the whole family to shower and get ready for your days. Close drive to the beach and good food but of the beating bath enough to be quite and secluded
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Breakfast was the best! Staff was wonderful. Pool was warm. Hot tub was hot. Beds were comfy. Room was clean. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Arcata
East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Samoa Boulevard
If you're spending some time in Samoa Boulevard, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
Greenview-Windsong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greenview-Windsong and surrounding area, you can visit Arcata Playhouse and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
California Heights
While California Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
