Valley West Travel Guide
Arcata
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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.
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.
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.
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 Valley West
Best Western Arcata Inn
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
I didn't use the laundry service. The air conditioning kept the room just right. The breakfast had eggs,potatos and sausage, waffles, yogurt, bagels and cream cheese, and 3 varieties of cold cereal. I felt this room was a great deal. I used the spa and it and the pool were clean and the perfect ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Very sketchy area, allot of homeless and weirdos around the area. Room felt old with a new paint job
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
The staff welcomed me warmly, and my room was spacious and very comfortable !
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
3rd floor was newly renovated. Very pleased. Pool & hot tub were great.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
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.
Pacific
While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
