Arcata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Arcata
Pacific
While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Jacoby Creek
While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
East Arcata
East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza 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.
Hotel Arcata
Clean room!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
It was ok.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Everything about this place was wonderful. Most helpful staff, room condition, location.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Jane's Creek Cottage ~ Affordable & Near Cal Poly Humboldt!
Great place to stay! Close to campus and downtown. Very cozy.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly
Kitchen was perfect. The back yard was well fenced.One of the beds had no fitted sheet, just a regular sheet for the bottom sheet, no top sheet.Heaters performed very well. It was great to be able to get this place for just one night.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Starlight Studio in Arcata with Kitchenette, fenced yard, WIFI, & full bathroom
Very clean, nice use of space, great location, private, quiet, safe, beautifully decorated, extra-super-duper-comfy bed/pillows, parking right in front of studio, excellent communication from owner, pet-friendly, and well-appointed kitchenette. My stay was comfortable and relaxing.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
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.
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