- 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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Opening its doors in February 2007, the Arcata Playhouse in Arcata, California is a not-for-profit community arts center that features original theater productions and arts events for children and adults. Puppetry and storytelling are part of the offerings.
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Visitors of the Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park will be able to view woodworking machinery antiques that were used in woodworking, molder, and sawmill building. The location also features a functioning blacksmith shop that produces nails, bolts, and ornamental iron work.
5.6 Miles
Humboats Kayak Adventures offers family friendly kayak trips off the coast of northern California. Certified guides are available for lessons and a plethora of wildlife can be seen in passing, including seals, herons and even whales.
5.9 Miles
Lost Coast Trail is a nine mile hiking trail that features a 875 foot climb. The location, which features forests and mountain meadows, offers ridgetop vistas and access to the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park.
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Breathtaking vistas of the surrounding forestry can be seen from the peak of the ridge on Young's Valley Trail. The trail then descends into Klamath National Forest for about two miles and comes out at Young's valley.
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Founded in 1850, Old Town Eureka is a historic town area filled with a number of locations to enjoy when visiting. Those visiting commonly enjoy one of the many art galleries, coffee shops, or local restaurants located in the town.
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The Clarke Historical Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of Humboldt County through both period rooms and rotating exhibits. The site, which offers souvenirs in its gift shop, also hosts an annual Murder Mystery event.
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College Cove is a beach that contains both a clothed and optional clothing section. The location offers access to a picnic area, restrooms, a grass area, and a spruce forest.
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Visitors of Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise - Madaket will be able to go on narrated, cocktail and eco cruises, which take visitors through Eureka's waterfront and offer views of shore birds. The location also hosts wedding cruises for guests to enjoy.
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The Redwood Discovery Museum is a non-profit children’s museum that provides interactive exhibits as well as thematic programs. The museum has the goal of helping youths expand their horizons and prepare for the future.