East Arcata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Arcata
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Eureka From Wood To Wonder!
Private Flying Dress Photography Experience with Rental Included
Our pick of the best East Arcata Hotel Deals
The Snoozzz Inn
"The room was very clean and the staff was great. When we arrived the office was closed and we had to wait to check in and get our room. When making our reservation we requested handicap accommodations. We were told when checking in that it was. It wasn't! The coffee maker didn't work, the television ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
"Clean rooms, updated , friendly staff, very accommodating"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
"Refrigator wasn't cold and the heater knocked. Small room for the price."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bear River Casino Resort
"Very loud, little to no sound proofing. Don't expect to get any sleep. Way overpriced for a motel 6 experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
"Fresh breakfast and safe environment."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast
"Room was very clean- bathroom and beds. Rest of the room was fair. Door didn’t have full weather stripping so had a draft thru it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Arcata
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.
Arcata Heights
While Arcata Heights isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunny Brae
While there might not be top attractions in Sunny Brae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Plaza.
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.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Arcata Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
