Pacific Travel Guide
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata when you stop by 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Explore the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt State University during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Humboldt State University Natural History Museum in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to Arcata. Visit 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Pacific
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Fresh breakfast and safe environment."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"The property and staff are very good but the free breakfast is terrible - eggs, sausage, potatoes all bad, toast OK but with frozen butter, packaged muffins. The property would be a little cleaner if they put a trash can outside for cigarette butts."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Only problem was the cleaning staff knocked every 15 minutes after 9:30am. Checkout was at 11am."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"I would have to say my overall stay was very comfortable, clean and convenient. The breakfast was OK, the usual stuff such as waffles, oatmeal, juice, toast, etc. they did provide some eggs that were tasteless. I was able to have my dog which made my trip so nice."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Room was comfortable. Nice bathroom and shower."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
"Shower was very big and heated up quickly."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pacific
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Valley West
While Valley West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Azalea State Natural Reserve and Arcata Plaza.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Greenview-Windsong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greenview-Windsong and surrounding area, you can visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
California Heights
While California Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
