- TripBuzz found 43 things to do with kids in or near Arcata, California, including 22 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Eureka.
- From Humboldt Crabs Baseball to Mad River Beach County Park, the Arcata area offers 30 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Natural History Museums.
- A college town, Arcata is approximately 300 miles northwest of Sacramento. The city has its own farmer's market and hosts Fourth of July activities every year. The Plaza serves as the focal point of Arcata, and has since the 1850s, when it was the location used for loading goods onto mule trains.
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Originally opened in 1914, Minor Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays first-run feature films. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals, birthday party hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Arcata’s Larson Park features a variety of amenities, including a large bocce ball court, tennis courts, a playground with a variety of equipment, and green space. The park also features a gazebo that can be reserved for events.
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Far North Climbing is the largest indoor rock climbing facility in Humboldt County. The indoor climbing gym features 6,000 square feet of routes, caves and boulders varying in challenge level.
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North Coast Adventure Centers is home to a variety of activities, including canopy tours, rock climbing and beer tastings. The canopy tours, one of its more popular attractions, is located the Artcata's Redwood Park.
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One of the oldest movie theaters still in operation, the Minor Theater offers new releases with both stadium and balcony seating. The wheelchair-accessible theater also offers birthday packages and theater rentals.
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The Arcata Community Forest features 2,350 acres of second growth redwood forest. The location offers guests the opportunity to go hiking and mountain biking or to play Frisbee or disc golf.
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature and the abundance of bird species that stay there. There is also a park ranger onsite that helps visitors identify the different types of birds.
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With access to the redwood-filled Arcata Community Forest, Redwood Park offers a number of amenities including hiking, a basketball court, picnic areas and a playground. The park is also home to Redwood Lodge, a 1,400-square-foot facility available for rental.
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The Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center is a nature education facility located on the grounds of the Arcata Marsh wetlands. Views of both local and migrating birds of over 270 different species are featured as well as dioramas and hiking trails.
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The Mad River Hatchery is a fish hatchery and nature preserve area that is open for tours during spawning season. Visitors will be able to see the entire spawning process. The surrounding area is suitable for picnicking and fishing.