Sunset 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.
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 Sunset
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
Check in staff distracted but check out staff positive. Room smelled strongly like mothballs or related cleaning product. Breakfast very good value.
Reviewed on 7 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
Nice clean room good amenities. The only complain breakfast was not stocked/preparred for the amount of people. You had to wait for things. Other than that they had good options.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
We checked out first thing in the morning. Didn't even stay our weekend. We left Saturday morning due to the noise levels. Each room, you can hear what the room next to you is saying or obnoxious laughter. Dealt with yelling and insanely loud people in the next room. Staff did nothing but call the ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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.
