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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Valley West Hotel Deals
Best Western Arcata Inn
Clean and quiet. The rooms were super spacious. Quick, easy check-in. Tip: Use a credit card, not a debit card, or they charge a $200.00 deposit. Never heard of that before. Awesome hot tub and pool. Really great breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Safe parking nice breakfest
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
We stayed here to get closer to nature, and it worked well. Would recommend, and will likely stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 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 Mar 30, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Breakfast was good but hotel was a little run down. Plus they added some fee two weeks later and wouldn’t explain why
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Adequate for a nights rest.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 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, Mad River Beach County Park and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
California Heights
California Heights might not have many top sights, but Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Community Forest 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.
