Valley West, CA
Arcata
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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.
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.
Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Humboldt State University Natural History Museum during your trip to Arcata. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Valley West Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was so so. But as expected for this price point.
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Best Western Arcata Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 January 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 January 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Ramada did its job - no frills but a comfortable place to stay the night
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
It was fine, nice
Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Had a great stay at the Cal-Poly Motel 6! I really liked the ease of check-in with the virtual agent. I also actually liked the cozy room size, it was clean and compact. I will say, it could use a more efficient heater. The lady that assisted after hours at the desk was friendly, polite, and my pup ...
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Pacific, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Azalea State Natural Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Sunset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset and surrounding area, you can visit Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs.

Arcata Heights
When in Arcata Heights, you can plan a visit to Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.
Valley West, CA
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Cal Poly Humboldt State University
- Trinidad Bay
- Sequoia Park Zoo
- Carson Mansion
- Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters
- Moonstone Beach
- Blue Lake Casino
- Trinidad State Beach
- Sequoia Park Garden
- Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
- Arcata Plaza
- Sue-meg State Park
- Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
- Arcata Community Forest
- Humboldt Bay
- Samoa Dunes Recreation Area
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Luffenholtz Beach County Park
- Arcata Theatre Lounge
- Agate Beach
- Blue Ox Millworks
- Bayshore Mall
- Humboldt Botanical Garden
- Los Bagels
- Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
- Clam Beach County Park
- Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
- College Cove South
- Clam Beach
- Humboldt Lagoons State Park
