- 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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3.1 Miles
Mad River Stables is an equestrian facility that offers horse boarding services, horseback riding lessons, and summer camps. The facility has fenced in areas as well as horse storage stables.
0.3 Miles
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.
4.2 Miles
Visitors to Mauren Beach who walk the roughly ten minutes between the parking lot and beach proper will be rewarded with a pleasant, white sand beach and calm, clear waters.
0.8 Miles
RampArt Skatepark is 4,000 square feet and features indoor wooden ramps, vert walls and quarters, box jumps, euro-gap, wedges, wall-ride and grind ledges. They also have a skate shop and bmx bike shop, along with artwork and music.
5.3 Miles
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.
5.8 Miles
Finished in 1886, the Carson Mansion is a Victorian house which was created in the American Queen Anne Style of architecture in mind. The location is prominently featured in popular media, including at Disneyland.
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.
5.9 Miles
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.
6.1 Miles
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.