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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Great staff!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
Good breakfast included every day. Nice Christmas decorations. Quiet location.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Emerald Forest Cabins
Clean room. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Snoozzz Inn
For the price, The Snoozzz Inn was phenomenal! A very modern feel and the location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
Slider door needed weatherization. Wind blew against it and it rattled all night. Evidence of prior flood damage to bathroom door. Smelled like mold in bathroom.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel
We enjoyed our stay although we only stayed the night casino was clean but did not get enough play time since we had to leave early. Stay was good for the price
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs 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, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
