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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
22 estimated acres of prime AG land, perfect for an equestrian facility with great access to the Mad River beach & Hammond Trail. Property is fenced & cross fenced with f...
- 9 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255463 MLS
Looking for a country setting, This older home needs a new owner. Bring your creative ideas to bring this home up to date. This home was built in the 1940's but has b...
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 255462 MLS
First time on the market this well built single family home sits on over 1/2 acre and is located walking distance to Jacoby Creek school. The home is an excellent invest...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255457 MLS
Located in Valley West Mobile Estates Family Park this newly remodeled mobile has been looked at from top to bottom. Features 3 bedroom, 2 baths, laundry room with washer...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255440 MLS
Perfect for the first time home buyer or empty nesters wanting to downsize. Adorable newer mobile located in Valley West Mobile Estates. Excellent floor plan for entertai...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255425 MLS
Quiet family park close to HSU, downtown Arcata, and shopping. Exterior vinyl siding, 30 year comp roof installed in 2007, new vinyl windows through out, Pantry/Laundry...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255414 MLS
Rare opportunity to purchase an oversized lot in the Bay View neighborhood. One of 4 newly created lots within walking distance to HSU, downtown and the community forest...
- 255400 MLS
Gaze out over 17 acres towards Humboldt Bay from this custom home atop Fickle Hill. Only 15 minutes from downtown Arcata, you'll enjoy the climate above the fog line with...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255299 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,restaurants...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 255278 MLS
Great opportunity for 2 rentals or live in one and rent the other. Many possibilities with the multi unit Sunnybrae property. Unit one offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroo...
- 255246 MLS
Over one acre in between Arcata and Sunnybrae and close to HSU. Surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and a hidden gem with so many possibilities~! The current home offers ju...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 255230 MLS
Elegant custom home in one of Arcata's most desirable areas. Tucked up a private driveway the forested property is situated with stunning views of Humboldt Bay and the Pa...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 255055 MLS
Open House Sunday 11/03, 11am-12:45pm Desirable West End Road location. Beautiful, private, and sunny! Newer home built in 2005 professionally done Feng Shui from the g...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 254756 MLS