Hotels in Arcata

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A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with bottles, and decorative fish on the wall.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a glass table with a floral arrangement, and a seating area with a lamp and chairs.

1. Hotel Arcata

Downtown

$125

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Pacific

$147

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3. Best Western Arcata Inn

Pacific

$137

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and various food display cases.

4. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Pacific

$132

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

5. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

$156

$178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a calendar, and a door with a keypad lock.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options.

A reception area with a coffee station, a digital clock, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door with a keycard reader.

6. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Pacific

$78

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

A spacious living area with a wooden wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair.

A cozy room with a wooden paneled wall, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, cereal dispensers, and a variety of food containers.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Pacific

$93

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered structure.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, a coffee table, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and two lamps.

A hotel dining area with a counter, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Pacific

$106

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with dark wood furniture, a central kitchen area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

9. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Blue Lake

$189

$234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

A grand hall with a large Christmas tree, elegant seating, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a reception desk, and a sign for the Bristol Rose Cafe.

A spacious living room with a large Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

10. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Eureka

$122

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

11. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Downtown Eureka

$150

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a large window, and a carpeted floor.

12. The Snoozzz Inn

Downtown Eureka

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

Eureka

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious interior with wooden floors, a balcony, and a stained glass ceiling.

A traditional room with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a fireplace, and a cat statue.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a mirror, and a staircase in the background.

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue seating, and a bookshelf with various items.

14. The Inn at 2nd & C

Downtown Eureka

$159

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a computer, and a decorative plant.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit dispensers, a sign reading 'GOOD MORNING,' and a 'FEELIN' FRESH THIS MORNING?' sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a door.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Eureka

$151

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop, white sink, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a large illuminated number '6' on the wall, a window with a view of parked cars, and a door to the left.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a clear sky with pink clouds.

16. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

Eureka

$93

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a large California-themed wall art.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a desk with a computer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a dining area, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a brown patterned bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed black and white photographs.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka

Downtown Eureka

$85

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and patterned curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the parking lot outside.

18. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

Downtown Eureka

$111

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A historic building with a pink facade, white columns, and a distinctive tower.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a historic building, and a tapestry on the wall.

A pink building with a large window and a decorative balcony.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a large window with a stained glass view.

19. Pinc Lady Mansion

Old Town Eureka

$124

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A Tesla charging station in front of a building with stone and wooden accents, a sign for "Home 2 Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

20. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

Eureka

$192

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with bottles, and decorative fish on the wall.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a glass table with a floral arrangement, and a seating area with a lamp and chairs.

Hotel Arcata

Downtown

$125

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Best Western Arcata Inn

Pacific

$137

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Pacific

$147

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

A spacious living area with a wooden wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair.

A cozy room with a wooden paneled wall, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, cereal dispensers, and a variety of food containers.

Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Pacific

$93

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a calendar, and a door with a keypad lock.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options.

A reception area with a coffee station, a digital clock, and a view of the parking lot through the glass door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a door with a keycard reader.

Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

Pacific

$78

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

Eureka

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious interior with wooden floors, a balcony, and a stained glass ceiling.

A traditional room with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a fireplace, and a cat statue.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a mirror, and a staircase in the background.

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue seating, and a bookshelf with various items.

The Inn at 2nd & C

Downtown Eureka

$159

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and patterned curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the parking lot outside.

Red Lion Hotel Eureka

Downtown Eureka

$111

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

A modern restaurant with bar seating, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with patterned chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a pool.

Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

Eureka

$161

$180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a built-in sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A reception area with a modern design, a coffee machine, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a microwave, and a modern sink.

Studio 6 Eureka, CA – Old Town

Downtown Eureka

$99

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Pacific

$147

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Best Western Arcata Inn

Pacific

$137

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and various food display cases.

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Pacific

$132

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Downtown Eureka

$150

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

Eureka

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with dark wood furniture, a central kitchen area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Blue Lake

$189

$234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

$156

$178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and patterned curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the parking lot outside.

Red Lion Hotel Eureka

Downtown Eureka

$111

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A brick building with a gabled roof, a Chevron gas station sign, and a restaurant named 'Randa.'

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a printer.

A clean, well-lit café with white and grey chairs, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a counter with various food items.

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

Downtown Eureka

$99

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A Tesla charging station in front of a building with stone and wooden accents, a sign for "Home 2 Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

Eureka

$192

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Best Western Arcata Inn

Pacific

$137

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Pacific

$147

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with dark wood furniture, a central kitchen area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

Blue Lake

$189

$234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

$156

$178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Downtown Eureka

$150

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

Eureka

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A Tesla charging station in front of a building with stone and wooden accents, a sign for "Home 2 Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

Eureka

$192

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a computer, and a decorative plant.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit dispensers, a sign reading 'GOOD MORNING,' and a 'FEELIN' FRESH THIS MORNING?' sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a door.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Eureka

$151

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

A modern restaurant with bar seating, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with patterned chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a pool.

Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

Eureka

$161

$180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top neighborhoods in Arcata

A rocky coastline with a prominent rock formation, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Pacific

The Pacific neighborhood has lots to see including Mad River Beach County Park and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

A calm lake with a cloudy sky and a line of trees in the distance.

A calm lake surrounded by tall grasses and trees, with a clear sky and distant hills.

A wooden bridge over a calm body of water with reflections, surrounded by vegetation and a power line tower in the background.

A calm lake with reflections of mountains, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation.

A lake with tall grasses and a clear sky.

Jacoby Creek

The Jacoby Creek neighborhood has lots to see including Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.

A coastal town with a prominent church, marina, and lush greenery.

Downtown

The Downtown neighborhood has lots to see including Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.

Arcata Heights

Arcata's Arcata Heights neighborhood offers attractions including Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.

A coastal town with a prominent church steeple, a marina with boats, and a bridge in the distance.

East Arcata

Arcata's East Arcata neighborhood offers attractions including Arcata Community Forest.

Top landmarks in Arcata

A street with palm trees, a red car, and a building with a yellow facade.

Arcata Plaza

8.2/10 (440 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Arcata Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

A tree with a large, textured fungus growing on its trunk in a forest.

Arcata Community Forest

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Arcata Community Forest in East Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Arcata Community Forest, you'll love Sequoia Park Garden and Mad River Beach County Park, both just a short drive away.

Cal Poly Humboldt State University

9.0/10 (402 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Arcata student life, check out Cal Poly Humboldt State University, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Arcata.

Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

8.2/10 (31 reviews)

If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Samoa Boulevard. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Arcata Playhouse

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Playhouse in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Theatre Lounge is just a short walk away.

Arcata Theatre Lounge

7.8/10 (78 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Theatre Lounge in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Playhouse is just a short walk away.

Mad River Beach County Park

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Mad River Beach County Park located 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from central Arcata. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clam Beach County Park.

Los Bagels

9.0/10 (109 reviews)

Downtown is home to Los Bagels, so why not stop by during your stay in Arcata. If you have fun at Los Bagels, you'll love Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, just a short walk away.

Learn more about Arcata

Redwoods tower over the Arcata Community Forest, where trails wind through fern-filled glades that feel like stepping into another era. The lively Plaza buzzes with students from Cal Poly Humboldt, browsing quirky shops and debating at cafés where the coffee comes with a side of progressive politics. Saturday's farmers' market transforms the square into a celebration of local produce and handcrafts. Venture to the innovative Arcata Marsh, where walking paths cross restored wetlands that double as a wastewater treatment system – ingenious and beautiful. Mad River Beach offers windswept solitude, while the Arcata Theatre Lounge screens cult classics in a vintage setting. The town moves at bicycle pace, with more bikes than cars on many streets.

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Check out reviews of Arcata hotels guests love

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the pool, very large hot tub area. We even took the limo to a local japanese restaurant ! The breakfast was good, rooms were comfortable. Great service and amenities for the price."

Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, quiet during the night, but construction early in the morning, but otherwise would certainly stay again. The check in clerk wasn’t very helpful, just pointed to an instruction sheet on the window and told me to read it :/"

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

8/10 Good

"Location and staff were great. However, due to the hotels age, though clean, everything is really old - and kinda musty!"

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

Ramada Bayside Inn & Suites Eureka

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is centrally located. The staff is helpful and accommodating. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Highly recommend!!"

The Redwood Riverwalk, A Boutique Hotel

The Redwood Riverwalk, A Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the family suite. I do wish they had better breakfast options as the breakfast was pretty terrible. But other than that great place to stay on our travels"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Only complaint is the beds are as hard as a rock!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

8/10 Good

"Immaculate property 2 months off a nice renovation. However, no functional elevator really was rough. Once the elevator gets fixed this is likely the cleanest and newest place in the area."

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Breakfast was great. Staff was friendly"

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

8/10 Good

"We were assigned a ground floor room, located next to unlock gate. We were feeling uneasy with the security."

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Guests like Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area, Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt and Hotel Arcata.

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Where should I consider staying in Arcata if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?

Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area, Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata and Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata are a few accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.

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What will the weather in Arcata be like during my trip?

The warmest months in Arcata are usually August and September with an average temp of 59°F. February and March are the chilliest months when the average temp is 48°F. The rainiest months are December and March.

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