Downtown, CA
Arcata
Popular places to visit
Arcata Plaza
You can learn about the history of Arcata with a stop at 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. Check out 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 Theatre Lounge
You can get tickets for a performance at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Arcata Playhouse
You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Cal Poly Humboldt State University, during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Downtown Hotel Deals
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
Clean and comfortable! Great shower and nice quality towels. Helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
Needs better amenities. Liked the hotel. Over priced for a Casino hotel. I would rather spend money on slots and tables than 175.00 on a one night stay. Most casino hotels I’ve stayed were under 100.00 and are more driven to gambling.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
The hotel was very nice and clean, the pool and hottub was very nice, and the breakfast was amazing! Ill definitely be back.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
Property is clean and reasonably up to date. Location is rural, out of town but close by, and therefore quiet and peaceful. It is attached to a Casino, awesome if you like that, but adequately separated if you don’t. A bar and limited restaurant are in the hotel area, with additional bar and small ...
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
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Arcata
While there might not be top attractions in East Arcata, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
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
Greenview-Windsong might not have many top sights, but Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs and Arcata Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset and surrounding area, you can visit Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza.
California Heights
California Heights 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.
