Location: Arcata
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The 10 Best Things to do in Arcata, California (CA)
Arcata, originally Union Town or Union, is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California, United States. At the 2010 census, Arcata's population was 17,231. Arcata, located 280 miles (450 km) north of San Francisco (via Highway 101), is home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is also the location of the Arcata Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs, including the Headwaters Forest, on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California.
Restaurants in Arcata
1. Holly Yashi Store and Design Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Duke1140 - Penn Valley, United States
This is a must see if in Arcata and you enjoy the artistry of jewelry. Upon entering you are greeted by an assistant who offers to help you find something in particular or just wander and look at the great selection of products on display. They also offer you a coffee, cappucino or water...very welcoming!! There is an informative display and video showing the beginnings of this business, the processes used, materials used and you can observe the assembly and design areas. Each assembly station is personalized by the artist with pictures of family. This shows the values of this business. The artistry is unique and well worth the time to visit.
2. Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Humboldt101
Always the best way to start the weekend in Arcata. The amazing produce, music, and wonderful local farmers at the Market always puts a smile on my face.
3. Humboldt Crabs Baseball
4. Wrangletown Cider Company & North Story Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Wrangletown Cider Company produces dry, Farmhouse-style ciders as well as fine wines under the North Story Wines label. Ciders are produced from local, Humboldt County orchards and wines from Vineyards in Mendocino and Humboldt County. Pat Knittel, owner and winemaker uses her 15 years of experience of working in Napa and Sonoma Counties to produce finely crafted orchard based Ciders and Vineyard Designate wines from some of the best sites in Northern California. Open Fridays and Saturdays for tasting or by appointment.
5. WILDTRAIL Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
WILDTRAIL Tours is dedicated to providing you the best experience that the Redwoods have to offer. Whether you're looking for a bike rental, a guided tour, or interested in a custom vacation idea, you can find it all through WILDTRAIL. Ready to adventure? Call or email today to book your adventure!
6. Arcata Community Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
A beautiful 600-acre forest of small redwoods and ferns.
Reviewed By merritto2011 - Texas, United States
You could spend as short or long a time as you want meandering around the multiple connecting trails here. Gorgeous big trees and lots of stumps to climb and fallen trees to balance on to bring a little fun with kids. Dog friendly!
7. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Natural history museum known for its fine collection of fossils and its special programs tailored for kids.
Reviewed By curious2_10
Anyone interested in birds should come here to see a collection one feels must be extraordinary and complete for the Pacific Flyway. I was quite surprised. It's at the university and there were very helpful people there to clarify things for me.
8. Los Bagels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
9. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By ddwildbird
Not much bad one could say about the sanctuary. wonderful hiking trails, great trail maps, very helpful and pleasant staff in the visitor center. All sorts of interesting birds to see any time of day or year. Clean air and abundant wildlife, prefect flat walking area. Peaceful with benches everywhere you need one.
10. Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By crawdadnelson - Soquel, United States
The saunas are authentic, meaning you can spray a hose on a pile of hot rocks and steam yourself like a lobster if you choose. There are upper benches if you want to work up an actual sweat, and there is a bucket you can fill with cold water and dump on your head.
