Valley West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Our pick of the best Valley West Hotel Deals
Best Western Arcata Inn
Parking lot feels safe, love the pool and breakfast. Glad they take dogs even though there’s a fee.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
They're working on a lot of the rooms so there is a lot of construction. Otherwise nice staff, good breakfast, clean room.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area
Hotel was centrally located for my work and food options on my trip. Staff was friendly, room was clean and shower worked well. Sink water pressure was pretty bad and bed was fairly comfortable.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata
Property is well lighted. Many eateries across the street. Front desk staff professionals. They are helpful when asked questions about the region.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Arcata
Quick and easy. Helpful front desk personnel answered question about local restaurants.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Very clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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.
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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Arcata Plaza and Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
