Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Old floors, smelt bad ..staff mostly friendly
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
ARCATA cozy 2-bedroom with fireplace, close to downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt
They were very responsive and welcoming.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
AMAZING!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
It’s convenient but the beds are a little too hard for me and my husband felt the same way although they room rooms are really clean and it’s convenient for being a Casino you also get breakfast coupons. And they give you a couple waters in the refrigerator that are complementary.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
The desk staff was great, friendly and welcoming. The room was better than expected, bed comfy, plenty of coffee/tea/creamers. A/c and heater worked well and was quiet. Shower was hot with great water pressure. Definitely would stay again!
Reviewed on 20 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
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum 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 Humboldt State University Natural History Museum 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, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum 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.
