Downtown Travel Guide
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata when you stop by 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
You can make plans for a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Visit 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 Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your stay in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Explore the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt State University during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Arcata
Old school hotel, but nice staff and room was in nice condition for its age and how they maintained the decor for the period it was built. We would stay again!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Thebreakfast had a good selection of fresh fruits, eggs, protein, and breads
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Felt safe. Quiet.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Amazing experience right outside of the Redwood Forrest park. You literally get to sleep surrounded by Redwoods! The town of Trinidad was beautiful less than a mile away and full of little restaurants and shops. The sunset on the coast was a must see and something we will never forget
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
My boyfriend and I stayed here when we needed a room last minute on a road trip — the room was immaculate (I’m a bit of an germaphobe especially when traveling), the bathroom/shower was SO nice, and the woman at the front desk was sooo kind. We were so blessed to find this place!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Morning breakfast was a hot with the family making their own waffles.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Arcata
East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Samoa Boulevard
If you're spending some time in Samoa Boulevard, Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center are top sights worth seeing.
Greenview-Windsong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greenview-Windsong and surrounding area, you can visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
California Heights
While California Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
