East Arcata Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in East Arcata
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Best hot tub around
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
This was a great place to stay while I was in town for a work event. Booking a room was quick and easy (thanks Expedia!) making it painless to find a centrally located stay close to town. Misty is sweet, funny & helpful, making check in pleasant and comfortable. The room was functional, clean and ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean, comfortable and convenient. This is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
Big rooms, great staff!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
The cabin was clean and well stocked with toiletries and warm sheets. We enjoyed our stay among the Redwoods and if we ever venture out that way again, would love to stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Arcata
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunny Brae
While there might not be top attractions in Sunny Brae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
