Valley West
Arcata
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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.
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.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to 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.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Humboldt State University Natural History Museum in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Valley West
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Can tell it's an older hotel. Smells musky"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"Safe and clean. Staff was friendly. Having the washer and dryers was amazing."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Room clean"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"Clean enough plugs breakfast was adequate but no option for streaming Chanel’s or cast"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
"This was a Motel 6, we were not expecting luxury, the rooms were small, but functional and sufficiently clean. The biggest issue was checking in, they have some sort of computer screen with a, "virtual front desk" which had me input all my information, including scanning my ID, to only then tell ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Arcata Community Forest are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pacific
While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Greenview-Windsong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greenview-Windsong and surrounding area, you can visit Arcata Plaza and Arcata Playhouse.
