Guidebook for Arcata
Drinks & Nightlife
Theatre 2 1/2 blocks from us, offers dinner and beverage service.
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Minor Theatre
1001 H StTheatre 2 1/2 blocks from us, offers dinner and beverage service.
Humboldt Brews LLC
856 10th StBrew pub food and local beers, with good bands.
Jambalaya
915 H StOften have music and comedy options.
This restaurant and bar, in the beautiful historic Jacoby Storehouse on the plaza, offers good food, a complete bar and a nice atmosphere. Can even grab a table by the fireplace.
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Plaza Grill
780 7th StThis restaurant and bar, in the beautiful historic Jacoby Storehouse on the plaza, offers good food, a complete bar and a nice atmosphere. Can even grab a table by the fireplace.
A fun bar at night, with a surprisingly good breakfast menu in the morning, on Arcata Plaza.
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The Alibi
744 9th StA fun bar at night, with a surprisingly good breakfast menu in the morning, on Arcata Plaza.
Sightseeing
If you're driving from or toward the south, I recommend that you get off Hwy 101 and enjoy this amazing scenic bypass through the redwoods! It only adds a few minutes to your drive and it is beautiful!
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Avenue of the Giants North Entrance
Jordan RoadIf you're driving from or toward the south, I recommend that you get off Hwy 101 and enjoy this amazing scenic bypass through the redwoods! It only adds a few minutes to your drive and it is beautiful!
If you're coming from the north, or headed that way, I recommend getting off Hwy 101 to enjoy this scenic bypass through the redwoods. It takes you to Prairie Creek State Park where you'll find wonderful trails through the redwoods.
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
Newton B. Drury Scenic ParkwayIf you're coming from the north, or headed that way, I recommend getting off Hwy 101 to enjoy this scenic bypass through the redwoods. It takes you to Prairie Creek State Park where you'll find wonderful trails through the redwoods.
A traditional fishing village (now upscale), beautiful lighthouse, pier, great hike around Trinidad Head, beach combing with very easy access to the beach, then grab bowl of clam chowder (many other great options too) on the pier at the Sea Scape, or in Trinidad at The Eatery.
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Trinidad State Beach
A traditional fishing village (now upscale), beautiful lighthouse, pier, great hike around Trinidad Head, beach combing with very easy access to the beach, then grab bowl of clam chowder (many other great options too) on the pier at the Sea Scape, or in Trinidad at The Eatery.
This incredible victorian mansion marks the north end of Old Town Eureka, with many great shops, a water front walk along the marina, a gazebo and home of Arts Alive! Eureka with receptions for artists, exhibits and performances held all around old town and downtown Eureka the first Saturday of each month. For more information, call 442-9054 or go to www.eurekamainstreet.org.
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Carson Mansion
143 M StThis incredible victorian mansion marks the north end of Old Town Eureka, with many great shops, a water front walk along the marina, a gazebo and home of Arts Alive! Eureka with receptions for artists, exhibits and performances held all around old town and downtown Eureka the first Saturday of each month. For more information, call 442-9054 or go to www.eurekamainstreet.org.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful hikes to the beach, especially Agate Beach.
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Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrWonderful hikes to the beach, especially Agate Beach.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
17119 Avenue of the GiantsMoonstone Beach Road
Moonstone Beach RoadBeautiful beach, you can drive right to it.
Miles of trials for all levels through the redwoods for all levels. Great Mt Bike trails too!
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Redwood Park
490 Park DrMiles of trials for all levels through the redwoods for all levels. Great Mt Bike trails too!
Shopping
This market is right across the street from us (H and 11th). It features many local products, organic produce and other options, many cheeses, local breads, a juice bar, extensive deli with ready made meals, an espresso bar and bakery, along with a nice selection of beer and wine. We also have the Arcata Coop at 9th and I, and Safeway at 7th and F (often the least expensive option).
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Wildberries Marketplace
747 13th StThis market is right across the street from us (H and 11th). It features many local products, organic produce and other options, many cheeses, local breads, a juice bar, extensive deli with ready made meals, an espresso bar and bakery, along with a nice selection of beer and wine. We also have the Arcata Coop at 9th and I, and Safeway at 7th and F (often the least expensive option).
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
350 I StArcata-Mad River Transit System
925 E StEssentials
This laundromat is one block from us. They can do your laundry for you if you like, and they have wifi.
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Emerald City Laundry Co
1210 G StThis laundromat is one block from us. They can do your laundry for you if you like, and they have wifi.
CVS
600 F StEntertainment & Activities
They offer kayak (single and tandem), stand up paddle board, canoe and boat rentals.
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
921 Waterfront DrThey offer kayak (single and tandem), stand up paddle board, canoe and boat rentals.
Kayak Zak's
Kayak rentals on Stone Lagoon at visitors center.
Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W St