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.
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.
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.
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
Rooms are always clean and staff are very friendly
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Overall the property was clean and comfortable. Nicely located. Staff was very nice. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. There were some very obvious maintenance items in the room that absolutely should have been and could have easily been attended to before handing the room over to ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
The room was nicer than expected but had some cleaning opportunities. I found several long black hairs on our towels. There was a nasty napkin under the fold out couch so we didn't use the couch at all.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
It was ok.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Room was huge and perfect for us. The room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed it and would stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Staff helpful and friendly. Rooms were fairly clean. The clientele was less than savory.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pacific
If you're spending some time in Pacific, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Mad River Beach County Park 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 Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Greenview-Windsong
Greenview-Windsong might not have many top sights, but Los Bagels and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
