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.
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.
Things to do
Valley West Hotel Deals
Best Western Arcata Inn
Clean and very spacious rooms with mini fridge and microwave. And the included breakfast it’s very nice with different options every day. Parking lot it’s safe and they also have a pool with a hot tub which it’s OK
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Parking safe and easy. Breakfast was good and fresh. Staff was super friendly. Room was spacious and super clean.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Left before breakfast
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Tyler was very helpful when we checked in late and when we got home and discovered my daughter left a bag in room. He told us what to do and that they will send it when they receive the shipping label
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
This property is across the freeway from the busy shopping center and away from the noise and traffic. It is a clean property, the rooms are always clean and comfortable and have everything you need, from the bathtub and blow dryer to the refrigerator and coffee maker and microwave. Quality linens, ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Ultra comfy bed, but odd shower with low water pressure and not-quite hot water. Very noisy people upstairs. Weird virtual check-in, difficult to understand the very thick accent, but he was helpful enough.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pacific
If you're spending some time in Pacific, Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge 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 Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.
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.
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.
