Valley West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Valley West
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.
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 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Valley West Hotel Deals
Best Western Arcata Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Clean nice place affordable with breakfast!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
Nice hotel nice clean room got great recommendations from the evening staff. Breakfast was the worst, non edible, cold. Parking lot always wet and was icy in am. We were told "oh we put a note on the door" Not sure we would stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Comfortable stay
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
It was fine, nice
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Yes
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valley West
Westwood-Vasside
Westwood-Vasside might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pacific
While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Azalea State Natural Reserve.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
