Hotels in Arcata

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Arcata Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Arcata Community Forest in East Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Arcata Community Forest, you'll love Sequoia Park Garden and Mad River Beach County Park, both just a short drive away.

If you'd like to get a taste of Arcata student life, check out Cal Poly Humboldt State University, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Arcata.

If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Samoa Boulevard. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Theatre Lounge in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Playhouse is just a short walk away.

Humboldt State University Natural History Museum is just one of the attractions in Arcata Heights, Arcata so you might want to stop by during your trip. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Arcata has to offer, head to Arcata Plaza, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, and Cal Poly Humboldt State University.