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.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
You can make plans for a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Valley West
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
The room was very clean, linens were clean, soft and spotless, bathroom was clean and had every amenity with plenty of towels and toilet paper and lots of room to safely enter and exit bathtub and shower. Ample counter space by sink for toiletries, closet is large with plenty of hangers and iron. ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
It was ok.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
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 25 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Clean room, friendly staff, free breakfast!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Room was huge and perfect for us. The room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed it and would stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The Oasis, the common outdoor area where the hot tub and social areas are located was simply exquisite, far exceeding expectations. Our overnight stay was not simply comfortable, but enjoyable which was an unexpected pleasure for an overnight stay on the road. We highly recommend. The free limousine ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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.
