Downtown
Arcata
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Mad River Beach County Park
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mad River Beach County Park during your travels in Arcata? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Arcata
I went to a Humboldt 30 years ago and chose to stay at the Hotel Arcata while on a recent college tour visit with our son. Stay at the Hotel Arcata for the you-can’t- get- more-central location on the Arcata Plaza and the friendly, helpful staff. Yes, the hotel is old and quirky, but it’s clean and ...
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff was polite. Early check in was a plus. The Inn is nostalgic and impressive.The breakfast was adequate. Rooms were clean. The only complaint I have is that I paid more for a Deluxe King room. It was actually 2 rooms so we were unable to lay in bed and watch TV ( one of or stress relievers). ...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
This place had a very nice gentleman at the front desk. Polite explained where the room was, that there was a limousine out front for 5 PM to take us anywhere around the town. Clean quiet and comfortable. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Bear River Casino Resort
It was a great stay
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
The room was clean, the front desk person was friendly, and we were able to upgrade our room!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Best Western Arcata Inn
The room was very nice. Clean and comfortable. The staff is helpful , they went above and beyond to help. The pool was also great.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Jacoby Creek
If you're spending some time in Jacoby Creek, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
