Valley West
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.
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 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.
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
Redwoods National and State Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Top hotels in Valley West
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Stayed here while visiting the Arcata area. The front desk staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was decent with eggs, sausage, waffles, cold cereal, and croissants. The hotel was reasonably quiet during our stay. There aren’t really any amenities to speak of, but it worked fine as a simple ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
"Clean, friendly and comfortable"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
"Clean room."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"The Wi-Fi didn’t work, and when I told the front desk about it, I was blown off. Was told that they would reset the router which they never did. The woman working the front desk made it pretty clear that she couldn’t be bothered to help me with the issue."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
"We have struggled to find clean, well managed hotels in Humboldt county. Hampton Inn was just what we needed."
Reviewed on May 26, 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 neighbourhoods 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.
