Valley West, CA
Arcata
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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.
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.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Humboldt State University Natural History Museum during your trip to Arcata. Check out 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. 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.
Things to do
Valley West Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"The walls are so thin at least where we were and unfortunately we could hear everything from our neighbors including doors slamming. The staff didn't clean our room on one of the days. Otherwise it was a nice place"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"Room was okay. Sad that when you pay $229 a night for a Comfort Inn, you get a room right next to hotel laundry, gross stained couch and carpet."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Only problem was the cleaning staff knocked every 15 minutes after 9:30am. Checkout was at 11am."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"I would have to say my overall stay was very comfortable, clean and convenient. The breakfast was OK, the usual stuff such as waffles, oatmeal, juice, toast, etc. they did provide some eggs that were tasteless. I was able to have my dog which made my trip so nice."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
Reviewed on May 21, 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 May 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Pacific, Azalea State Natural Reserve and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
