- 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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A professional theater in Solana Beach, Northcoast Repertory Theater hosts a variety of live acts and performances. Focused upon culture and the arts, stage plays and musicals are popular at this locale.
6.3 Miles
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.
7.0 Miles
Visitors of the Sequoia Park Zoo will have the opportunity to view pandas, birds, and other animals. The site also features an exhibit dedicated to Bill the Chimp, who lived at the Sequoia Park Zoo for 62 years.
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.