Arcata, originally Union Town or Union, is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California. Arcata’s population is 17,231. This college town located 280 miles north of San Francisco is home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is also the location of the Arcata Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs, including the Headwaters Forest, on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California.
Arcata’s climate is dominated by marine influences associated with Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean. On average, Arcata experiences 40 to 50 inches of rain per year, though there is a short but pronounced dry season from June to September. Average temperature is 46.7 degrees.
The heart of Arcata is the Plaza. The Plaza has a green lawn, extensive flower plantings, and at its center a stature of President McKinley by Haig Patigian. The Plaza is surrounded by stores, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and live music venues. The Plaza is also the center of Humboldt County’s largest famer’s market (April-November), and serves as a major venue for local, Fourth of July festivities, The Arcata Main Street Oyster Festival, the start of the Kinetic Sculpture Race, and the North County Fair.
Arcata also features a large number of original Victorian structures, many of which have been restored.
Private wooded setting for this custom 2500sq.ft. 3 bed 2.5 bath home with large bonus room for your hobbies or kids play room. Some of the custom features include renewa...
Awesome East Arcata location for this wonderful home designed by renowned Architect Bill Van Fleet. Cathedral ceilings, walls of windows and distinctive living spaces hig...
Tucked behind the trees on 0.85 of an acre, with off-street parking. This property offers a charming farm house and a detached mother in law unit. Please do not disturb ...
Multi-family on large corner lot in Arcata! .84 acres with 3 units and large barn (40'x48'). Unit #1 - 4br/2ba, Unit #2 - 1br/1ba, Unit 3 5br/2.5ba. Unit #3 is under c...
Great downtown commercial location between the Arcata Plaza and the Humboldt State University campus. The improvements consist of two buildings occupied by three tenants....
Stylish and super cute with lots of income potential, this property is located on the upper east side of Arcata, approximately 2 miles up Fickle Hill Rd from Humboldt Sa...
+/-7.2 Residentially zoned acres within Arcata City Limits! Parcels neighboring HSU and the Arcata Community Forest. Property is within the urban services boundary, allow...
Newer beautiful office building, architect designed and constructed in 2002. Attention to detail is superb, with a turn of the century period flair. Two story public spac...
This cute and clean town house has a 93% efficient furnace, on demand hot water heater, solar system,security system and a 30 year roof. Includes two covered parking sp...
Some nice upgrades to this comfortable home on an oversized lot. Finishing work still needed. Bamboo flooring, newer birch Shaker-style cabinetry in the kitchen with blac...
this home has been lovingly cared for by the owners who have put in many upgrades. Come enjoy the walking trails and covered front porch for quiet morning coffee with pan...
Nice Arcata home, near Mad River Hospital and Pacific Union School, that has been remodeled with nice wood floors and a wood stove. The kitchen has newer cabinets, applia...
Located on a corner lot. This three bedroom home offers hardwood, softwood, laminate and tile flooring. Outbuilding, covered patio and hot tub included. ''Listing Bro...
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