Guidebook for Arcata
Food Scene
Great food and super delicious fancy original cocktails!
Great atmosphere in a classic old building. Burgers and fish tacos to daily fish specials and filet mignon. The burger with local Humboldt fog cheese, yum.
56 locals recommend
Plaza Grill
780 7th StGreat atmosphere in a classic old building. Burgers and fish tacos to daily fish specials and filet mignon. The burger with local Humboldt fog cheese, yum.
This place has the most amazing, unique crepes ever! But, everyone knows it. So it's always a madhouse with lines of people, especially on a Sunday morning. The secret is to get there early.
63 locals recommend
Renata's Creperie
1030 G StThis place has the most amazing, unique crepes ever! But, everyone knows it. So it's always a madhouse with lines of people, especially on a Sunday morning. The secret is to get there early.
Besides wonderful baked goods, they have great food choices too! And, if it's a nice day, outdoor seating to watch the happenings on the Plaza.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Brio
791 G StBesides wonderful baked goods, they have great food choices too! And, if it's a nice day, outdoor seating to watch the happenings on the Plaza.
If you like Sushi, the Sushi spot never disappoints. And has a great atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Sushi Spot Arcata
670 9th StIf you like Sushi, the Sushi spot never disappoints. And has a great atmosphere.
SALT Fish House
935 I StLike the name suggests, it’s rugged like camping and cooking meat, but also high end fancy. Delicious if you’re hankering for filet mignon. But $$$$
50 locals recommend
Campground
865 9th StLike the name suggests, it’s rugged like camping and cooking meat, but also high end fancy. Delicious if you’re hankering for filet mignon. But $$$$
Mazzotti's on the Plaza
773 8th StYummy Italian food!
Good classic breakfast! But don’t go in a hurry, service is a little slow…. :-)
13 locals recommend
The Big Blue Cafe
846 G StGood classic breakfast! But don’t go in a hurry, service is a little slow…. :-)
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
708 9th StAnother great sushi place!
Café Marina & Woodley's Bar
Great view of the bay and marina with outdoor seating!
Essentials
Wonderful organic locally grown food. And a great deli with pre-made dinners.
56 locals recommend
Wildberries Marketplace
747 13th StWonderful organic locally grown food. And a great deli with pre-made dinners.
North Coast Co-op
811 I StAnother option for organic groceries and baked goods!
Murphy's Markets Inc.
Small mom and pop grocery store not too far from our place.
Safeway
Everyone knows Safeway!
Entertainment & Activities
Not just a regular movie theater. Vintage movies to live music and bands. Has a full bar and food to eat.
25 locals recommend
Arcata Theatre Lounge
1036 G StNot just a regular movie theater. Vintage movies to live music and bands. Has a full bar and food to eat.
Humboldt Brews LLC
856 10th StGetting Around
Bus stop on the corner of LK Wood Blvd and LK Wood Court. I don't do Uber, but it's new here in Humboldt.
L K Wood Court
Bus stop on the corner of LK Wood Blvd and LK Wood Court. I don't do Uber, but it's new here in Humboldt.
Parks & Nature
Redwood Park
490 Park DrBig redwoods! :-)
It's a beach in California with hardly any people on it. :-)
15 locals recommend
Mad River County Park
1 Mad River RdIt's a beach in California with hardly any people on it. :-)
You've got to check out the newest addition to the Eureka Zoo, it's amazing!
Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo
You've got to check out the newest addition to the Eureka Zoo, it's amazing!
Arts & Culture
Arcata Artisans Cooperative
883 H StGreat local art.
Redwood Art Association
603 F St
Morris Graves Museum of Art
636 F StShopping
Caravan of Dreams
893 H StGreat gifts and art!
Bell & Hook
Nice store for men's gifts!
Zen
1091 H StFun store!