- Our list of the best things to do in Arcata, California, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 26 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Arcata, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Arcata, CA , followed by 26 popular activities in nearby cities, including Eureka
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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.
0.7 Miles
The largest theater at Humboldt State University, the Van Duzen Theater is the primary site for the university's music and theater performances. Productions include plays, including Shakespeare, musical acts and dance performances.
0.4 Miles
Affiliated with Humboldt State University, the Natural History Museum hosts an array of exhibits centering on various aspects of science, nature, and history. The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs.
0.3 Miles
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.
1.0 Miles
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.
0.5 Miles
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.
0.5 Miles
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.
0.5 Miles
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.
0.4 Miles
Robert Goodman Wines is a winery with a tasting room that serves food, cocktails, select beers and their own wines and frequently features live music. Their wines include several varieties of chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.
0.3 Miles
As a secluded beach, Mad River Beach has sand dunes to explore and a flat beach area to lounge on. The beach has sand dollars in a variety of shapes and sizes that become more visible during low tide.