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.
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.
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 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
Clean room!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Clean room. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
The room was relatively clean, the parking lot was surrounded by chain link fence and no one was at the front desk when I arrived and not when I left. The motel took my credit card for a potential $200 charge for damages. My room was on the outside of the property and the double pane window had been ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Exceptional. Very clean. Beautiful property. Great staff. Nice breakfast . Loved my stay.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Great spot for spending some time in northern California. Friendly staff, great breakfast with cinnamon rolls. Rooms were clean and pool/hot tub was very nice. Would definitely stay here again if I ever head back that way.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center 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.
