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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
This settlement era cottage is known as the Ericson House. Named for A. W. Ericson who recorded the early history of the area through photography over a 40 year period fr...
- 259036 MLS
Two homes on one lot! Freshly remodeled with new roof, siding, flooring, paint. Too much to list it all, a must see. Very close to beach path access. This is a great ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 259026 MLS
Newly refurbished hardwood oak floors, sparkling updated kitchen with granite countertops, spacious hallways and bedrooms, indoor laundry room, an oversized family room, ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 258989 MLS
An oasis of privacy above the fog line! 2 separate parcels consisting of a total of 59 Acres of majestic forest, and sunny nooks, one of which holds a 2 bed loft style ho...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 258986 MLS
Always wanted to build your dream home? Here's your chance to own .35 of an acre just steps away from the Ma-le'l Dunes. There's water and power at the street and the pr...
- 258912 MLS
Located in the very desirable Woodland Heights neighborhood is this one of a kind home close to HSU and forest hiking trails. This home boasts an expansive open floor pla...
- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 258885 MLS
Quaint, clean and very comfortable this 1bd 1ba 536 sq ft home has lots to offer. Located just blocks from the heart of Arcata and walking distance from shops, restaurant...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 258858 MLS
10 vacant parcels located in the heart of Arcata.Currently used for grazing with and three income producing billboards. The City of Arcata has a sewer easement through No...
- 258826 MLS
Award winning multi-use property with elegance, beauty, modern technology, urban living, lush landscaping, and exquisite attention to detail. Designed as one of the premi...
- 258796 MLS
Award winning multi-use property with elegance, beauty, modern technology, urban living, lush landscaping, and exquisite attention to detail. Designed as one of the premi...
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 258798 MLS
Recently renovated this retro- modern 3 unit property is only a 5 minute walk to the beach! All units have custom kitchens with Cabinets by Andy and updated appliances. A...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 258752 MLS
Recently renovated this retro- modern 3 unit property is only a 5 minute walk to the beach! All units have custom kitchens with Cabinets by Andy and updated appliances. ...
- 258749 MLS
Lots have services along street and may have one water and sewer extension onto northern lot. Has view to west and close to HSU. Lots 2, 4 & 6 are the parcels for sale.
- 258711 MLS