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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Arcata
Easy check-in, spotless room, excellent shower. Minimal breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room, convenient location.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of amenities. Tasty breakfast. Enjoyed my early morning coffee, newspaper, and fish tank courtesy BW. The washing machines were broken. The shower head is too long and the shower valve operation is not intuitive.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Bear River Casino Resort
yes it was great
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
I stayed here once before while visiting the redwoods. This hotel is very clean and in very good condition. Everything works as it should. It’s very quiet. I was skeptical about dining in the onsite restaurant since it had a low online rating, but we were pleasantly surprised! The food was good and ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
They were very understanding and help to my late check in and trouble shooting. Very clean, comfortable, and the breakfast was hot and delicious!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
East Arcata
East Arcata might not have many top sights, but Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
California Heights
While California Heights isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
