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 place is a period piece and totally charming. However, it was LOUD. Thin walls, street noise (it’s right on the Plaza which we loved by day but not by night), and beds uncomfortable."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
"Hotel was well maintained and reasonably priced. Located within walking distance to old town. Would definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Great location"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Best Western Arcata Inn
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Clean, great free hot breakfast and would stay again."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Excellent bed but not enough pillows for 2. Nice resolution t v and quiet effective air conditioning. Simple but well thought out accommodation."
Reviewed on 3 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.
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.
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.
