Arcata, CA

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Grandmother Rock Standing Proudly at Trinidad State Beach, California, USA
Grandmother Rock Standing Proudly at Trinidad State Beach, California, USA
Mad River near downtown Blue Lake, California
Gearhart Marsh has short trails to wander, looping through wetlands and next to Humboldt Bay.
Just off of New Navy Base road, looking past Humboldt Bay towards Arcata, California

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Where to stay in Arcata

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Pacific

3.5/5(249 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Pacific, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Mad River Beach County Park are top sights worth seeing.

Pacific
View from one of the marsh trails

Jacoby Creek

If you're spending some time in Jacoby Creek, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Jacoby Creek
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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Los Bagels.

Downtown
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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.

East Arcata
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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.

Arcata Heights
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Sunny Brae

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Brae and surrounding area, you can visit Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza.

Sunny Brae
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

2.5 out of 5
3535 Janes Rd Arcata CA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$90 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arcata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Rooms are always clean and staff are very friendly

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Hotel Arcata

Hotel Arcata

3 out of 5
708 9th St Arcata CA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$111 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Arcata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (786 reviews)
Cool historic hotel. Clean. Located right in the center of town . Free breakfast. Walk to everything!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hotel Arcata
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

2.5 out of 5
4700 Valley West Blvd Arcata CA
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$104 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arcata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Overall the property was clean and comfortable. Nicely located. Staff was very nice. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. There were some very obvious maintenance items in the room that absolutely should have been and could have easily been attended to before handing the room over to ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jane's Creek Cottage ~ Affordable & Near Cal Poly Humboldt!

Jane's Creek Cottage ~ Affordable & Near Cal Poly Humboldt!

Arcata California
Stay at this cottage in Arcata. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Humboldt ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Great place to stay! Close to campus and downtown. Very cozy.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Jane's Creek Cottage ~ Affordable & Near Cal Poly Humboldt!
Starlight Studio in Arcata with Kitchenette, fenced yard, WIFI, & full bathroom

Starlight Studio in Arcata with Kitchenette, fenced yard, WIFI, & full bathroom

Arcata CA
Stay at this apartment in Arcata. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels ...
10/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Very clean, nice use of space, great location, private, quiet, safe, beautifully decorated, extra-super-duper-comfy bed/pillows, parking right in front of studio, excellent communication from owner, pet-friendly, and well-appointed kitchenette. My stay was comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Starlight Studio in Arcata with Kitchenette, fenced yard, WIFI, & full bathroom
Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly

Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly

Arcata CA
Stay at this vacation home in Arcata. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
Kitchen was perfect. The back yard was well fenced.One of the beds had no fitted sheet, just a regular sheet for the bottom sheet, no top sheet.Heaters performed very well. It was great to be able to get this place for just one night.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Cozy Cottage , Great Kitchen, Short Walk to Cal Poly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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