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
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Worst hotel experience in a long time. Avoid. This place is essentially a dog hotel — every room smells like it, furniture is damaged, and there’s zero separation for guests without pets. The front desk computer was down at 10PM, turning check-in into a disaster. The young employee was completely ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
The main concern was the breakfast. it was of low quality and the dinning area was extremely small.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Well, upon arriving at the hotel, I did not see any staff members except for construction workers on site. I would not have stayed there if I had known a few things beforehand. I checked in through a live person on camera, and later found out that the staff handling check-ins and check-outs were ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
Staff was very helpful, room was clean and quiet even though next to the freeway. Plenty of parking including for oversized vehicles. Right across the street from the Tesla superchargers which is why I chose this hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
The lobby and breakfast area are being renovated so all the pictures of the hotel first floor are fake. When we stayed, everyone had to take the breakfast to your room. The hotel and Expedia should notify guests that there is construction going on. It should NOT be a surprise when you arrive.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Clean safe with friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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.
