Arcata Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Arcata is a small town of 15,000 located along the scenic, rugged northern California coast. What began as a base town for gold miners, and later as a fishing and logging community, Arcata was named "One of the Most Enlightened Towns in the U.S." by Utne Magazine in their 1996 issue. This is a clean town with a strong community whose residents are ecologically aware and creative and always striving to make good use of their natural resources. Downtown Arcata retains its heritage in its historical storefronts, most notably the Jacoby's Storehouse which as been restored by local artisans and craftspeople. The colorful Arcata Plaza has several unique shops and restaurants on the grassy Town Square. Arcata sits on the banks of the Mad River, and is near the Pacific Ocean and Humboldt Bay, making it accessible to plenty of outdoors recreational opportunities. Visit the Redwood National and State Parks, Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and Mad River Beach. Also of interest in the area is the Arcata Community Forest, which has ten miles of hiking trails that cross a 575-acre Redwood forest. Hotels, bed and breakfasts, cabins and cottages and vacation home rentals are abundant in the area.

Surrounding areas: Eureka, California (7.1 mi), Trinidad, California (13.4 mi), Fortuna, California (19.4 mi), Ferndale, California (22.4 mi), Willow Creek, California (24.1 mi), Orick, California (28.6 mi), Hawkins Bar, California (29.3 mi)

Arcata Vacation Rentals

Arcata Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Best Western Arcala Inn	4827 Vly W Blvd	Arcala, CA		(707) 826-0313
Arcata Days Inn	4975 Vly West Blvd	Arcata, CA		(707) 822-4861
Arcata Super 8 Motel	4887 Vly W Blvd	Arcata, CA		(707) 822-8888
Comfort Inn Arcata	4701 Vly West Blvd	Arcata, CA		(707) 826-2827
Howard Johnson Express Inn	4700 Valley W Blvd	Arcata, CA		(707) 826-9660
Quality Inn Arcata	3535 Janes Rd	Arcata, CA		(707) 822-0409
Super 8 Motel	4887 Vly West Blvd	Arcata, CA		(800) 626-1900
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	3107 Concorde Dr	Mckinleyville, CA	5.2 mi.	(707) 840-9305
Clarion Resort	2223 Fourth St	Eureka, CA	5.8 mi.	(707) 442-3261
Red Lion Hotel Eureka	1929 Fourth St	Eureka, CA	5.9 mi.	(707) 445-0844
Rodeway Inn	2014 4TH St	Eureka, CA	5.9 mi.	(707) 444-0401
Econo Lodge	1630 Fourth St	Eureka, CA	6.0 mi.	(707) 443-8041
Quality Inn	1209 4TH St	Eureka, CA	6.2 mi.	(707) 443-1601
Town House Hotel	933 Fourth St	Eureka, CA	6.3 mi.	(707) 443-4536
Motel 6	1934 Broadway (hwy 101)	Eureka, CA	6.4 mi.	(707) 445-9631
Eureka Travelodge	4 Fourth St	Eureka, CA	6.7 mi.	(707) 443-6345
Ramada Eureka	270 5TH St	Eureka, CA	6.7 mi.	(707) 443-2206
Days Inn	4260 Broadway St	Eureka, CA	9.2 mi.	(707) 444-2019
Best Western Country Inn	Riv Walk Dr	Fortuna, CA	19.4 mi.	(707) 725-6822
Holiday Inn Express	1859 Alamar Way	Fortuna, CA	20.5 mi.	(707) 725-5500
Comfort Inn & Suites	1583 Riverwalk Dr	Fortuna, CA	20.6 mi.	(707) 725-7025
Best Western Country Inn	2025 Riverwalk Dr	Fortuna, CA	20.7 mi.	(800) 679-7511
Super 8 Motel Fortuna	1805 Alamar Way	Fortuna, CA	20.7 mi.	(707) 725-2888
Best Western Tsewenaldin Inn	Hwy 96	Hoopa, CA	24.7 mi.	(530) 625-4294

Arcata Weather & Climate

The scenic redwoods coast area of Northern California has a mild year round climate that is completely dominated by the Pacific Ocean. This region that is located approximately two hours south of the Oregon State line experiences frequent and abundant rain October through April. These months account for about 90 percent of the annual precipitation, which averages 40 inches. The months of June through September are generally dry. Warm summer days are marked by low clouds and fog which usually dissipates by early afternoon with sunny conditions remaining until late evening when low clouds move back in. Temperatures are quite moderate with the annual range being one of the smallest in the lower 48 states. Fall is marvelous along the northern coast with warm, sunny days and calm ocean conditions. Areas over the coastal mountains, as close as 40 miles away, can have a much greater range of temperature than the coastal areas.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	55°F	40°F	5.97 in.	51°F
February	55°F	41°F	5.51 in.	51°F
March	56°F	42°F	5.55 in.	52°F
April	57°F	44°F	2.91 in.	51°F
May	59°F	47°F	1.62 in.	51°F
June	61°F	50°F	0.65 in.	51°F
July	63°F	52°F	0.16 in.	53°F
August	63°F	53°F	0.38 in.	54°F
September	63°F	51°F	0.86 in.	54°F
October	61°F	47°F	2.36 in.	54°F
November	58°F	43°F	5.78 in.	53°F
December	55°F	40°F	6.35 in.	51°F

Arcata Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Arcata airport (ACV) located about 7 miles north of Arcata and the Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) located approximately 63 miles north of Arcata in Crescent City, California.

Arcata Attractions


Water Parks
Waterworks Park	Redding	CA	90.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Beau Pre Golf Club	McKinleyville	CA	4.7 mi.
Eureka Municipal Golf Course	Eureka	CA	9.3 mi.
Bigfoot Golf & Country Club	Willow Creek	CA	24.1 mi.

Ski Areas
Mount Shasta Ski Park	Shasta	CA	85.5 mi.
Mount Ashland	Ashland	OR	115.8 mi.

State Parks
Patricks Point State Park		CA	18.2 mi.
Humboldt Lagoons State Park		CA	22.0 mi.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park		CA	28.8 mi.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park		CA	36.6 mi.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park		CA	38.5 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
Sequoia Park Zoo	Eureka	CA	6.4 mi.

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