Downtown 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.
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.
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.
Arcata Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your stay 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Arcata
"This was a basic vintage hotel. It was comfortable and fine, but nothing to write home about. For instance, the rooms don’t have microwaves or little fridges. But the bathtub was really deep and awesome. It’s the kind you wanna get on the open ocean with a paddle and head your way to Hawaii."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Location was OK, but will be nicer when restaurant is open and new fence up. Hot water in shower did not last long enough for a good hot shower; towels had stains although they smelled clean. Toiletries were nice and plentiful. Need to put directions for the room coffee machine.!"
Reviewed on 21 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
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
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.
Samoa Boulevard
If you're spending some time in Samoa Boulevard, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
