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.
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.
Things to do
Redwoods National and State Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Valley West
Best Western Arcata Inn
Clean room, breakfast always a plus
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Parking safe and easy. Breakfast was good and fresh. Staff was super friendly. Room was spacious and super clean.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
This was a very nice hotel, staff was nice. Easy check-in by robot machine.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Tyler was very helpful when we checked in late and when we got home and discovered my daughter left a bag in room. He told us what to do and that they will send it when they receive the shipping label
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
This property is across the freeway from the busy shopping center and away from the noise and traffic. It is a clean property, the rooms are always clean and comfortable and have everything you need, from the bathtub and blow dryer to the refrigerator and coffee maker and microwave. Quality linens, ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Ultra comfy bed, but odd shower with low water pressure and not-quite hot water. Very noisy people upstairs. Weird virtual check-in, difficult to understand the very thick accent, but he was helpful enough.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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 Arcata Playhouse and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.
