Sunset 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
Redwoods National and State Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Sunset
The Snoozzz Inn
"Staff was easy to interact with and very helpful. Beds were comfortable and shower water pressure was great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"The hotel was clean & modern; staff were friendly & helpful. We didn't gamble at the casino but walked through several times & it looked nice. The restaurants were good & we really enjoyed the band in the casino bar."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Breakfast was well organized and enjoyed the fresh blueberries and strawberries."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Our room was clean and reasonably quiet considering how close we were to the elevator. We stayed at the same time as a wedding and another graduation in the area. So, they were completely booked. Parking was a breeze, never had much use for the air conditioning. Our bathroom was bigger than expected. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Fresh breakfast and safe environment."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Clean, and comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
East Arcata
East Arcata 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.
