Downtown, CA
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata with a stop at 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
You can get tickets for a performance at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Check out 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 Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Cal Poly Humboldt State University, during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
Much needed AC non existant and people yelling all night.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
AMAZING!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
Bear River Casino Resort
It’s convenient but the beds are a little too hard for me and my husband felt the same way although they room rooms are really clean and it’s convenient for being a Casino you also get breakfast coupons. And they give you a couple waters in the refrigerator that are complementary.
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
The Snoozzz Inn
A work in progress. The Good: staff welcoming, remodel surprising from previous ownership. On surface it is clean. Not so Good: HVAC unit not working (space heater provided), a couple of ants made their way across the room (not significant), Coffee maker did not work and there was no other onsite ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/16
Emerald Forest Cabins
Great stay would stay there again
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Exceptional. Very clean. Beautiful property. Great staff. Nice breakfast . Loved my stay.
Reviewed on 2026/3/7
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Arcata
While there might not be top attractions in East Arcata, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
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
Greenview-Windsong might not have many top sights, but Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset and surrounding area, you can visit Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza.
California Heights
California Heights 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.
