- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Arcata, California, including 29 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Natural History Museums.
- From Arcata Community Forest to Redwood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arcata and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eureka.
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Guests who travel down the Redwood Highway will have the opportunity to view the Benbow Inn, a 1920s Tudor-style hotel, and the Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf Course. The route takes travelers by towns like Garberville and Scotia.
6.8 Miles
The Sequoia Park Garden is a 67 acre facility that features walking and bicycle trails, two playgrounds, open turf grass, a restroom, a picnic area, a gazebo bandstand, and picnic tables. The site is adjacent to the Sequoia Park Zoo.
6.9 Miles
Broadway Cinema shows the latest movies in their stadium seating theaters. In addition to the standard viewings, they show 3-D movies. Tickets and snacks can be purchased at the concession stand. The popcorn is a crowd favorite.
7.5 Miles
Harbor Lanes Family Fun Center is a bowling alley that offers several lanes for open and league play. They also have billiards, a lounge, a restaurant and coffee shop, a pro shop and video games.
7.9 Miles
Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy Doe Flat Trail, which descends for 0.6 miles before climbing to Buck Lake Trail and Devil's Punchbowl Trail. Visitors can also stop for a picnic at the beautiful Doe Lake.
8.1 Miles
The Fort Humboldt State Historic Park offers guests the opportunity to explore the Fort Museum, a Logging Museum, an on-site bookstore, and outdoor logging machinery displays. The site also features picnic tables and public restrooms.
8.2 Miles
At the Bounce a Palooza, guests will be able to enjoy an indoor playground that features a large inflatable Spider-Man. The location also hosts birthday parties, after-hours private parties, and other specials.
8.3 Miles
With trips hosted on drift and power boats, Redwood Coast Fishing provides visitors with fishing guides knowledgeable about the region's fishing spots. Depending on the time of year, visitors can catch striped bass, salmon, or steelhead.
8.5 Miles
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End Of Truesdale St, End Of Herrick Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503
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As a partly paved and partly dirt trail, Elk River/Truesdale Access Trail offers visitors panoramic views of the river and harbor. From the trail, visitors can spot a variety of shore and sea birds.
13.0 Miles
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7351 Thompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA
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Humboldt Botanical Garden of Eureka CA is 44.5 acres with over 7 acres of formal gardens and 5 miles of hiking trails. Features include the ornamental terrace garden, native plant garden, riparian area, woodland garden and 100-foot earth mound.