Downtown, CA
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata with a stop at 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
You can get tickets for a performance at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your trip to Arcata. Check out 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.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Cal Poly Humboldt State University, during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
"The place is a period piece and totally charming. However, it was LOUD. Thin walls, street noise (it’s right on the Plaza which we loved by day but not by night), and beds uncomfortable."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Staff was so good. And rooms are too notch"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"This was a very good motel like set up. The front desk was beyond helpful at check in- the place was spotless. There is a cannabis dispensary around the corner and smells waft over do if that offends you you might not like it but it doesn’t bother us! The pool area was great and everything maintained ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"It was a very nice place to stay."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"The property was very well kept! Staff were friendly and helpful! Great value!"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Just so you know, if you check in late (9pm for us). You can't go in the lobby. You can only talk to the front desk through a side window and one of those sliding drawers that they have at drive through banks. From there you'll see about 50 different images of their security cameras. I was incredibly ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Arcata
While there might not be top attractions in East Arcata, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
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.
Greenview-Windsong
Greenview-Windsong might not have many top sights, but Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset and surrounding area, you can visit Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza.
California Heights
California Heights 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.
