Downtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
Beautiful, historic property. Centrally located. Street parking with a permit. We were there for the Arcata Farmer’s Market. Walk out of the property onto the plaza and into the market. It couldn’t have been more convenient. Missed a few modern conveniences, but none that diminished the stay.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Everything was very clean. The staff was friendly. The amenities were great. The Oasis was wonderful and relaxing. Everything is well kept up and family friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
My room overlooked the building air conditioner on the roof, so there was continuous low-level noise, but otherwise no room complaints. The "breakfast" was a $7 voucher for the food court restaurants. The EV charger was a level 2, slow, but free charger that worked. Only two chargers, charge took ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
The place did not have my room ready nor anyone else’s by 3pm. It was so noisy due to traffic and their solution is ear plugs in the drawer. There was yelling by the staff and an elderly woman living there. It’s cheap but not worth it. All night Im hearing toilets flush and people working outside ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
The cabins where small but functional and comfortable the radiant floor heat was nice along with on demand hot water made it easy for the whole family to shower and get ready for your days. Close drive to the beach and good food but of the beating bath enough to be quite and secluded
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Breakfast was the best! Staff was wonderful. Pool was warm. Hot tub was hot. Beds were comfy. Room was clean. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Arcata Playhouse and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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.
