Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown
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.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
"The hotel’s location in the Plaza square is excellent, but be sure to request a parking permit from the front desk to use the 2-hour parking zone. The continental breakfast was decent, featuring a selection of bagels and waffles. Inside the room, the beds were very comfortable, and the clawfoot bathtub ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Nice place convenient to main road if going north to redwoods etc. only major complaint is they could really REALLY use blackout curtains. Whatever lights blaze into the property light up the rooms even with the curtains closed"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Our room was very nice, clean, and comfortable and the bathroom's were very clean, as well. All the staff were nice, willing to answer questions, and pleasant to speak with. We were a little sad the Bar was not open and I don't think the restaurant was up an running either, we never saw anyone going ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"This Motel 6 is maybe among the best. Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s a motel 6. In Eureka. It looks awful from the outside. It maybe is awful in some regards. But it had the best beds and pillows I’ve ever had at a Motel 6. And the shower head was delightful. Would absolutely stay again if I ever ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"The hot tub and pool area was very nice. The property was well maintained."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Wonderful stay, it was like staying in a museum."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown
Pacific
While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Azalea State Natural Reserve.
Jacoby Creek
While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.
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, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are top sights worth seeing.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
