Pacific 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 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.
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 Pacific

Best Western Arcata Inn
"No one in the office to check us in when we arrived. When finally arrived not very friendly."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"The room was clean. The breakfast was good. The beds were comfortable. They were kind about my husband's allergies and accommodating airing out the room."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Clean rooms and virtual checkin was good thanks jay"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"This hotel and the people were excellent. Friendly courteous staff. Well maintained rooms."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"The property is well maintained, the staff is courteous and breakfast was delicious."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
"Our room was not clean. There were french fries on the floor and leftover socks under the bed. There were also random pills in the corner. Some people may be okay with a virtual front desk attendant but I found it weird. I feel uncomfortable knowing that there wasn’t a person I could physically go ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pacific

Jacoby Creek
While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.
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 Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.





