Best places in Arcata, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places in Arcata

Discover the best places in Arcata, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 964 places in the city.

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Redwood National and State Parks

National park

Immense woodland system containing many towering redwood trees, with trails, campgrounds & more.

4.90 (8.9K reviews) (~63.55 km from centre)

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

State park

This park with over 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods offers camping, hiking, fishing & swimming.

4.90 (4.6K reviews) (~62 km from centre)

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

State park

Expansive park boasts 75 miles of trails, campgrounds & a visitor center amid old-growth redwoods.

4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~59.6 km from centre)

Big Tree Wayside

Scenic spot

Massive ~1,500-year-old redwood tree on a paved trail, topping 300 ft. & measuring 68 ft. around.

4.90 (722 reviews) (~56.68 km from centre)

Sue-meg State Park

State park

This oceanside park features tidepools & campgrounds, plus a visitor center & a Yurok plank house.

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~30.63 km from centre)

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

State park

A steep, forested park with campsites, trails & rugged coastline with a sandy beach & tide pool.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~89.17 km from centre)

Moonstone Beach County Park

Park

👍👍 I am a local flying dress photographer for "Diamond Memories" in Eureka and I absolutely love shooting and spending time at Moonstone Beach. It is gorgeous and is often full of families and dogs. Lots of rocks to play on and caves to explore. You often see people repelling or surfing as well!

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~18.23 km from centre)

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail

Hiking area

Scenic 1.4-mi. trail in an upland redwood grove, honoring environmentally-minded former First Lady.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~48.9 km from centre)

Arcata Community Forest

State park

Peaceful regional park known for its expansive trail network, soaring redwoods & bucolic landscape.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~2.88 km from centre)

Renata's Crêperie

French restaurant

Art lines the walls of this snug, brightly decorated cafe specializing in sweet & savory crepes.

$$ $$

4.80 (949 reviews) (~0.41 km from centre)

Redwood Park

Park

Park set amongst giant redwood trees with picnic tables, a lounge for events & small stage.

4.80 (791 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop

Rock shop

👍👍 Absolutely love this place--- It's a must stop. Great prices lots of things to choose from and the museum is absolutely gorgeous 🥰

4.80 (783 reviews) (~38.47 km from centre)

Trees of Mystery

Tourist attraction

Playful attraction with chainsaw tree sculptures, an aerial tramway & a 35-ft. Paul Bunyan statue.

4.70 (7.6K reviews) (~79.88 km from centre)

Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful experience, the park and zoo are amazing. The staff at the zoo is helpful, polite, the food is very good. I really enjoyed my visit to this place. Sky walk is an experience that my family and I enjoyed so much! We are planing to come back when the 🐻 area is open.

4.80 (722 reviews) (~11.23 km from centre)

Luffenholtz Beach

Public beach

👍👍 There's a long stairwell down to this beach. The waves can be big and unpredictable and very dangerous, especially in the winter. There is a creek that flows out here and you can get caught in between the ocean and the Creek and washed out. The water can often cover the entire beach. That said, this...

4.80 (595 reviews) (~19.58 km from centre)

Sequoia Park

Park

👍👍 Wow what a great stroll through a forest with some MaFfIs trees. If your every lookin to have a good time them hit up this park. We saw plenty of animals including ducks, turtles, donkeys, and a couple more. Super cool tree house things and stuff. Not as good as mine but it'll do

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~11.46 km from centre)

Minor Theatre

Movie theater

👍👍 Cool vibe. Good snack and drink options. Alcohol. Nice old style feel with updated seats and dinning options. Service to your seat.

4.80 (567 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)

Trinidad Head Trail

Hiking area

4.80 (551 reviews) (~21.9 km from centre)

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

👍👍 One of many places to visit along U.S. 101. At any given time, there are classes and tours being held. As a small group or with the family, you can visit this welcome center and easily spend an hour or two reading and browsing the photos and displays. There is a cashier who tends to the shop and can...

4.80 (504 reviews) (~63.78 km from centre)

Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum/Crescent City Lighthouse

Historical place museum

Cape Cod–style 1850's lighthouse, open for tours of its tower & living quarters at low tide.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~98.1 km from centre)

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