Arcata, Academic city in northern California, United States.
The city extends along Humboldt Bay with neighborhoods featuring Victorian architecture, a central plaza, and surrounding redwood forests.
Established in 1850 as Union, the settlement changed its name to Arcata in 1860, deriving from the Yurok term meaning where there is a lagoon.
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt shapes the city's character with numerous students contributing to a strong intellectual and artistic environment.
The Arcata Plaza hosts a seasonal farmers market, multiple festivals throughout the year, and contains numerous local shops and restaurants.
The Arcata Marsh combines an innovative wastewater treatment system with extensive wildlife habitats and walking trails along Humboldt Bay.
Location: Humboldt County
Website: http://www.cityofarcata.org
Website: http://cityofarcata.org
GPS coordinates: 40.86639,-124.08278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Carson Mansion
9.3 km
Old Town Eureka
9.9 km
Sequoia Park Zoo
11.3 km
Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary
1.1 km
Eureka Inn
10.1 km
Azalea State Natural Reserve
5.8 km
Samoa Cookhouse
9.8 km
Arcata Community Forest
2.2 km
Pythian Castle
558 m
William McKinley statue
432 m
Clarke Historical Museum
9.9 km
Hotel Arcata
394 m
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
9.2 km
William S. Clark House
10.8 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
9.9 km
Carnegie Free Library
10.1 km
Eureka Theater
10 km
HSU First Street Gallery
9.8 km
E. Janssen Building
9.8 km
Humboldt County Superior Court
9.7 km
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
10.4 km
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
675 m
Morris Graves Museum of Art
10.1 km
The Old Arrow Tree, California
11.2 km
Old Jacoby Creek School
3.2 km
Odd Fellows Hall
9.8 km
Thomas F. Ricks House
10 km
George McFarlan House
9.1 kmReviews
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