Guidebook for Arcata
Food Scene
Great food and super delicious fancy original cocktails!
It's the closet place to our house if you need a quick snack, milk, beer or any small food item. Lot's of HSU students hang out there.
Blondies Food & Drink
420 California AveIt's the closet place to our house if you need a quick snack, milk, beer or any small food item. Lot's of HSU students hang out there.
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…. :-)
If you’re in the mood for a Bloody Mary and eggs Benedict, this is the place!
9 locals recommend
The Alibi
744 9th StIf you’re in the mood for a Bloody Mary and eggs Benedict, this is the place!
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.
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. :-)
Arts & Culture
Arcata Artisans Cooperative
883 H StGreat local art.
Redwood Art Association
603 F StShopping
Love Lights
115 5th StBecause it's my beautiful lighting store with unique lighting and glass. :-)
Caravan of Dreams
893 H StGreat gifts and art!
Garden Gate
905 H StNot just garden related, unique things.