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
Cool historic hotel. Clean. Located right in the center of town . Free breakfast. Walk to everything!
Reviewed on 2026/2/13
Bear River Casino Resort
Clean, quiet, comfortable room, nice staff. Starbucks coffee in the AM.
Reviewed on 2026/2/12
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
I have stayed here about five times over the years. It gets the job done! Walking distance of downtown, clean room, comfortable bed, plenty of towels, breakfast and nice staff. Couldn’t ask for anything more but just in case; they have a limo ready to take you wherever you want ( within reason). ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Clean rooms, great friendly staff. Warm cookies and freshly ground coffee in lobby!
Reviewed on 2026/2/14
Best Western Arcata Inn
It was ok.
Reviewed on 2026/2/17
Emerald Forest Cabins
Staff were friendly. Cabin was spotless and exactly as pictured. We had a great stay and will be back!
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, 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 Arcata Plaza.
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 Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.
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.
