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 Feb 13, 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
yes
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Great staff!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Good breakfast included every day. Nice Christmas decorations. Quiet location.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Clean room. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
For the price, The Snoozzz Inn was phenomenal! A very modern feel and the location was fantastic.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
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 Los Bagels 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.
