Pacific 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.
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.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Humboldt State University Natural History Museum in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to 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.
Things to do
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Redwood National and State Park
Redwoods National and State Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Old Town Eureka's Hidden Gems: History & Street Art Walking Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Top hotels in Pacific
Best Western Arcata Inn
The staff was awesome, room was very clean and breakfast was awesome. We stayed two nights. About a 1/2 hour drive to the redwoods.
Reviewed on 11 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
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Clean quiet and comfortable. Close to restaurants. Breakfast was adequate. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Well, upon arriving at the hotel, I did not see any staff members except for construction workers on site. I would not have stayed there if I had known a few things beforehand. I checked in through a live person on camera, and later found out that the staff handling check-ins and check-outs were ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
The lobby and breakfast area are being renovated so all the pictures of the hotel first floor are fake. When we stayed, everyone had to take the breakfast to your room. The hotel and Expedia should notify guests that there is construction going on. It should NOT be a surprise when you arrive.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Despite all the other hotels around Motel 6 that costs more, we weren't dissappointed at all with Motel 6. For the lower price, Motel 6 at this location was great! Will use again when I visit my son in Arcata.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pacific
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Valley West
While Valley West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Azalea State Natural Reserve 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.
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.
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.
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.
