Why visit Arcata
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcata Theatre Lounge, Arcata Theater Lounge, Jacoby Building and Old Jacoby Creek School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Arcata
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arcata
Arcata (; Wiyot: Goudi’ni; Yurok: Oket'oh) is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, Arcata's population was 18,857. Arcata was first founded in 1850 as Union, was officially established in 1858, and was renamed Arcata in 1860. It is located 280 miles (450 km) north of San Francisco (via Highway 101), and is home to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
From the Wikipedia article Arcata, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Arcata Theatre Lounge
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Arcata, California, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Jacoby Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historical Landmark in Arcata, California, United States
Old Jacoby Creek School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
Pythian Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in California, United States
Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary
Museum · 0.9 mi
Facility in Arcsta, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Azalea State Natural Reserve
Park · 3.9 mi
State nature reserve in California, USA
Mad River Slough Wildlife Area
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
Access open, but refer to regulations or contact CDFW regional or area office prior to visit.
Janes Creek Meadows Park
Park · 1.8 mi
2985 Janes Creek Drive, Arcata
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
569 G Street, Arcata
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Cafe Phoenix
Cafe · Farm-To-Table, Smoothie, Juice · 0.8 mi
1360 G Street, Arcata
Su 10:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-16:00
Northtown Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
1603 G Street, Arcata
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 08:00-19:00
Slice of Humboldt Pie
Restaurant · Pie, Bakery · 0.9 mi
660 K Street, Arcata
Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Sushi Tao
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
768 18th Street, Arcata
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Szechuan Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
752 18th Street, Arcata
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Kebab Cafe
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.8 mi
5000 Valley West Boulevard, Arcata
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-19:00
53 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare4
Map of Arcata
208 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 42°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 60°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 62°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eureka Wfo Woodley Island Gsn Hcn 72594 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Humboldt County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Murray Field (EKA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Indianola 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Blue Lake 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Manila 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Eureka 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- McKinleyville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Myrtletown 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Cutten 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Fieldbrook 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bayview 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Fortuna 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Arcata McKinley Statue Wide, Jss3255, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ArcataHotel, Cacophony, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pythian Castle Arcata CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Bayside CA Old Jacoby Creek School, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Jacoby Storehouse Arcata CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Humboldt State University Founders Hall, Jaradpetroske, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhododendron occidentale 4738, Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcata Marsh, Monotropa_uniflora ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
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