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Arcata is a community nestled in the redwoods on the North Coast of California. 🏕🦀🌲🌷

05/22/2025

🏆 The glorious tradition, the Kinetic Grand Championship, begins again this Saturday, May 24 on the Arcata Plaza!

Come see these human powered sculptures as they begin their three day race around the Plaza and through downtown on their way to the finish line in Ferndale in hopes of winning the GLORY!

The race begins at noon, but you’ll want to get their much earlier to find a good spot, see all the sculptures up close, and take part in the festivities.

We’ll see you there!

05/14/2025

Welcome to 🍝🇮🇹 where you can enjoy delicious and fresh Italian dining in the heart of downtown Arcata daily!

Step in for one of their delicious daily specials or enjoy one of their seasonal specialties for a stunning meal while you’re in town.

05/06/2025

I scream, you scream, we all scream for… !

For authentic, handmade ice cream you’ve got to visit this spot on your next visit to Arcata. In the heart of downtown you can enjoy some of the best ice cream you’ve had in your life either in their adorable shop or as you stroll around town and peer in at our quirky shops.

It’s a must stop!

04/25/2025

😵‍💫 Next time you take a trip to Arcata check out - our local Grateful Dead inspired hostel offering comfortable rooms within walking distance of Downtown Arcata and Cal Poly Humboldt.

Don’t just stay in Arcata, experience it!

Thanks to for capturing the magic 📸

04/07/2025

For those that have moved away from Humboldt County, never forget that you can always come back home to crisp air, magical forests, and friendly faces. ❤️ Make like and reconnect with a walk through the redwoods 🐾

04/01/2025

🐌 Check out this glass recreation of the North Coast’s most famous gastropods from ! Take a walk in the forest, at the marsh, or just about anywhere with plants in Arcata and you’re sure to find more than a few banana slugs. And now, you can take one home to show off to friends and family with these unique pendants!

Have you seen one of these animal kingdom celebrities in person before?

03/27/2025

is a “maker of beautiful things” 🌺 here in Arcata who creates stunning pottery with vibrant florals in her studio at the old Creamery Building. The studio is open by appointment and you won’t want to miss the chance to see her stunning pieces the next time you visit Arcata. 🌲

03/18/2025

Meet Penny from ❤️ 🥃 Penny helps craft some of Humboldt’s finest spirits which you can enjoy in the Boldt Tasting Room on your next trip to Arcata. Cheers to who captured Penny’s shining beauty perfectly.

03/10/2025

🧘 Peace and tranquility in Humboldt County with Mitch Crispe.

Reconnect with nature and

02/24/2025

☕️🥐 serves some of the best breakfast and coffee in town from their beautiful shop on the corner of the Arcata Plaza. Step in for delicious bakery items, carefully crafted coffee and more on your next trip to

02/20/2025

🌅 A beautiful morning in the Arcata Bottoms with The bottoms are located just west of downtown Arcata and showcase tons of open farmland and dairy cows, go far enough and you’ll hit the beach. Go for a stroll or bike ride in the morning and see more stunning sunrises over streams and grassy fields like these.

It’s all here when you ❤️

02/10/2025

and enjoy a truly local drink with which will pair perfectly with the good eats from their resident food trucks and . Pick from a variety of cuisines and take in the local flavors!

Address

736 F Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Website

https://visitarcata.com/

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