Guidebook for Arcata
Food Scene
iconic, expertly made sushi using the freshest produce with gracious servers with tasteful decor and full bar.
34 locals recommend
Sushi Spot Arcata
670 9th Sticonic, expertly made sushi using the freshest produce with gracious servers with tasteful decor and full bar.
attractive bistro with great food and wonderful ambiance, beautifully hand carved bar, and attentive staff.
56 locals recommend
Plaza Grill
780 7th Stattractive bistro with great food and wonderful ambiance, beautifully hand carved bar, and attentive staff.
SALT Fish House
935 I StNew, contemporary place with delicious seafood and drinks.
Amazing bread and pastries. Great place for breakfast or brunch--also has excellent dinners with wine list.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Brio
791 G StAmazing bread and pastries. Great place for breakfast or brunch--also has excellent dinners with wine list.
everyday place with excellent soups, currys, and salads with soy/meat using organic produce. inexpensive and cafeteria style
24 locals recommend
Japhy's Soup & Noodles
1563 G Steveryday place with excellent soups, currys, and salads with soy/meat using organic produce. inexpensive and cafeteria style
Great ambiance with stunning views and a varied menu of excellent food with wine list including local wines. Worth the trip[.
74 locals recommend
Moonstone Grill
100 Moonstone Beach RdGreat ambiance with stunning views and a varied menu of excellent food with wine list including local wines. Worth the trip[.
Another great place for special occasions and worth the trip.
Excellent food and presentation served by friendly servers who will help with wine list.
110 locals recommend
The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point DrAnother great place for special occasions and worth the trip.
Excellent food and presentation served by friendly servers who will help with wine list.
best coffee in town, hot tubs in back, great place for hanging out with a very relaxed atmosphere
17 locals recommend
Cafe Mokka
495 J Stbest coffee in town, hot tubs in back, great place for hanging out with a very relaxed atmosphere
Parks & Nature
closest beautiful redwoods with hiking and dirt biking trails. accessible from Humboldt State University or Redwood Park
92 locals recommend
Arcata Community Forest
closest beautiful redwoods with hiking and dirt biking trails. accessible from Humboldt State University or Redwood Park
Hiking and cycling extending from Foster Avenue Extension that begins at HSU/Sunset Ave. This trail can lead you to Arcata Marsh and then to the newly contructed trail that runs parallel between the Bay and Highway 101 which eventually will finish in Eureka. Enjoy the birds on the Pacific flyway and flora, fauna, and water views.
Trail System
Hiking and cycling extending from Foster Avenue Extension that begins at HSU/Sunset Ave. This trail can lead you to Arcata Marsh and then to the newly contructed trail that runs parallel between the Bay and Highway 101 which eventually will finish in Eureka. Enjoy the birds on the Pacific flyway and flora, fauna, and water views.
Arts & Culture
lots of North American Indian lifestyle artifacts including native housing, utensils, baskets, canoes, etc. History of Eureka also with Victorian Fashions and 60's kitsch, and photos.
26 locals recommend
Clarke Historical Museum
240 E Stlots of North American Indian lifestyle artifacts including native housing, utensils, baskets, canoes, etc. History of Eureka also with Victorian Fashions and 60's kitsch, and photos.
gives you an introduction to local artists with their creations for sale.
11 locals recommend
Arcata Artisans Cooperative
883 H Stgives you an introduction to local artists with their creations for sale.
Probably the most comprehensive museum/gallery for miles around. Has been written up in New York Times and Wall Street Journal The building itself is exquisite and hosts Eureka Arts Alive nights with music presentations of local groups.
17 locals recommend
Morris Graves Museum of Art
636 F StProbably the most comprehensive museum/gallery for miles around. Has been written up in New York Times and Wall Street Journal The building itself is exquisite and hosts Eureka Arts Alive nights with music presentations of local groups.