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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Valley West
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"The location is conveniently located off the freeway, but not too close that you hear the freeway. For the price and because it was a Windham property I was disappointed in this Ramada. The room had a strange smell and the headboards were covered in dust. Their cleaning standards were on par with ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"Quiet, clean."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Our experience at Arcata Super 8 was the worst experience I have ever had at a hotel. Be prepared to check in through a "zoom" type computer meeting. There may be someone at the desk and there may not. It was rundown, it looked like someone had a real bad day on the back of the bathroom door. But, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"The property was clean, staff was helpful . I would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
"This was a Motel 6, we were not expecting luxury, the rooms were small, but functional and sufficiently clean. The biggest issue was checking in, they have some sort of computer screen with a, "virtual front desk" which had me input all my information, including scanning my ID, to only then tell ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
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.
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, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
