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Quick facts about Arcata
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.
Newest Arcata Listings
Charming Upper Sunnybrae Pierson style home. Vaulted T&G ceilings. Wonderful natural light. Private back yard with fruit trees. Peek of the ocean from the front porch. 5 ...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 254761 MLS
A single family home plus a duplex, all units are separately metered and situated on a large lot. Great rental history, just a 15 minute walk to the Arcata Plaza. Call ...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 254759 MLS
Desirable West End Road location. Beautiful, private, and sunny! Newer home built in 2005 professionally done Feng Shui from the ground up, built in sound system, reces...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254756 MLS
Nestled in the woods above a creek, the site is very picturesque. More work would customize this home to your liking but it is quite livable. This property has undergone ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254739 MLS
Perfect Location: 8 Units on LK Wood within walking distance to HSU. Each unit is 986 sq ft, 2 bed/1 bath, fireplace, washer/dryer, and back patios. The down stairs units...
- 254043 MLS
Newly remodeled adorable 2 bed 1 bath home with an additional bonus room for an office or extra living space! Fully fenced with two additional sheds for storage or worksp...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 254714 MLS
A Rare Find: Five bedroom, 3 bath home. The comfortable downstairs has large living & dining areas, with three bedrooms & two bathrooms. One flight up is a suite built ov...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 254698 MLS
Price does not include the mineral rights to the 350M+ barrels of fish oil (light sweet crude) that lays below the surface. Seller will include for an additional $2.5M. P...
- 254678 MLS
Just listed in Arcata is this bright and pleasant home! Features include: new interior and exterior paint, hardwood floors throughout, except the kitchen and bathroom, l...
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 254668 MLS
Come and take a tour of this remodeled home in Pacific Union school district. Completely remodeled, move-in ready. Milgard windows, oversized lot with a hot tub. New kitc...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254642 MLS
This is a very well maintained home at the end of Ball Court. The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on an oversized triangular lot. There is an attached two car garage. The...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254583 MLS
A rare opportunity to develop your dream home in Arcata. This parcel offers approximately 1.6 acres and has great sun exposure. Possible potential for 2-3 way lot split. ...
- 254552 MLS
Completely updated, move in ready Arcata home with a remodeled kitchen with butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, remodeled master bath, compeltely new i...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254514 MLS