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
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
"The place is a period piece and totally charming. However, it was LOUD. Thin walls, street noise (it’s right on the Plaza which we loved by day but not by night), and beds uncomfortable."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Very clean and comfortable for what it is. No amenities. On a busy corner."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"It was very decent and a good place to stay and play."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Good clean property with a great breakfast. The room was ok and the bathroom was just terrible. One person could barely fit inside it. Had to request housecleaning for lotion etc."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Awesome hot tub"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"Polite, helpful staff, clean room, quiet property."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Arcata Plaza and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, 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, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are top sights worth seeing.
Greenview-Windsong
Greenview-Windsong might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Arcata Playhouse 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 Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
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.
