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
Great place!
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Everyone was very friendly
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Room was clean, the staff at the front desk was really nice and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious, and the amenities were great
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Love the history in this hotel! Clean room. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
Love what they are doing with this property! Still some things to work on…security and privacy with better fencing as well as noise reduction because the Inn is on a very busy intersection. Staff was very helpful and kind.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 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 Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
