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 684 places in the city.

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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)

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)

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)

Dutch Bros Coffee

Coffee shop

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

$ $$$

4.70 (981 reviews) (~11.05 km from centre)

The Lost Whale Inn Oceanfront B&B

Bed & breakfast

Oceanfront B&B offering airy rooms with balcony views, plus a private beach & homemade breakfast.

4.90 (278 reviews) (~29.17 km from centre)

Los Bagels

Bagel shop

Rustic cafe offering house-baked bagels, breads & pastries, along with Mexican treats.

$ $$$

4.70 (792 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Arcata Scoop

Ice cream shop

Organic ice cream, with non-dairy options, scooped in a cozy shop with whimsical decor.

$ $$$

4.80 (380 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)

Slice Of Humboldt Pie

Pie shop

🫤 Pie was barely mediocre. Little flavor. Dense crust. I have had better from supermarket bakeries. Seems more like a place to drink beer, rather than get a good slice of pie. They should probably change the name.

$$ $$

4.70 (690 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Wetlands wildlife refuge featuring a visitor center, plus hiking trails, fishing & hunting.

4.70 (663 reviews) (~22.44 km from centre)

Humboldt Lagoons State Park

State park

Marshland habitat with picnic areas plus spots for bird & whale watching, boating, fishing & hiking.

4.70 (647 reviews) (~39.89 km from centre)

Big Lagoon County Park

Park

Over a spit from the ocean, this beach has beachcombing, camping, boating & seasonal kayak rentals.

4.70 (633 reviews) (~33.24 km from centre)

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Best places in Arcata, United States