Valley West Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Valley West
Best Western Arcata Inn
Very nice place
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Staff was friendly and check in was super easy and quick, clean rooms
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
First impressions when pulled up was this Motel is not safe. Homeless all around. This motel was very old and decapitated. It looked like homeless was housed in this motel. I saw a questionable man walking down the hall with his dogs and his room door left open. Looked like he had been staying there ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
The room was comfortable and clean. The thermostat worked fine. The bed frame stuck out about 4" on each side of the end of the bed and was covered by the bedding. So it wasn't easy to see. My husband hit it with his leg. Not safe, especially in an ADA room. I did report it to the front desk.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Pillows are very comfortable. Had a nice sleep.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Adequate for a nights rest.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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 Mad River Beach County Park.
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 Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Greenview-Windsong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greenview-Windsong and surrounding area, you can visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza.
