Valley West
Arcata
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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.
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.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to 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.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Humboldt State University Natural History Museum during your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Valley West Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Clean room and breakfast"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"Safe and clean. Staff was friendly. Having the washer and dryers was amazing."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Clean room."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Room clean"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"Clean enough plugs breakfast was adequate but no option for streaming Chanel’s or cast"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
"This was a Motel 6, we were not expecting luxury, the rooms were small, but functional and sufficiently clean. The biggest issue was checking in, they have some sort of computer screen with a, "virtual front desk" which had me input all my information, including scanning my ID, to only then tell ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Arcata Community Forest are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pacific
If you're spending some time in Pacific, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Azalea State Natural Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
