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 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.
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.
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
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Redwoods National and State Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Arcata
This was a basic vintage hotel. It was comfortable and fine, but nothing to write home about. For instance, the rooms don’t have microwaves or little fridges. But the bathtub was really deep and awesome. It’s the kind you wanna get on the open ocean with a paddle and head your way to Hawaii.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
This motor inn is newly remodeled and two blocks from the historic district. Clean and modern.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
I have almost nothing but wonderful things to say about my week long stay. I thought upon check in there should be some incentive given to gamble. 10 Match play, free slot plays, SOMETHING. Instead I was given a $10 slot play as I was checking out.... Counterintuitive if you ask me. But overall? ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Ok hotel in a not great area.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Fun place to stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Worst hotel experience in a long time. Avoid. This place is essentially a dog hotel — every room smells like it, furniture is damaged, and there’s zero separation for guests without pets. The front desk computer was down at 10PM, turning check-in into a disaster. The young employee was completely ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Arcata
East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Theatre Lounge 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 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge 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 Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza 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.
