East Arcata Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in East Arcata
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Love the amenities! The vibe in the pool/hot tub area dubbed the Oasis was exactly what I look for. Really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Clean room - Checking in staff great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This hotel has an incredible vintage, old-world charm that perfectly matches the town. It was honestly one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed. The decor is classy and classic, with beautiful details everywhere — including paintings of all the famous people who have stayed here over the years. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Olivia was great, friendly efficient and very accomodating when we needed to make a cabin change. Will definitely visit again and refer friends
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
Very nice clean new room.. Polite friendly staff..Affordable and definitely recommend...Will be back for sure
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Arcata
Great place!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Arcata
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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.
Sunny Brae
While there might not be top attractions in Sunny Brae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza.
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.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
